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title: "Should I talk to the police if I am arrested for possession with intent to distribute?"
description: "No. Do not explain, do not consent to a search, and do not try to talk your way out of it. Anything you say is used to build the intent case against you. Politely state that you want a lawyer and..."
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date: 2026-07-21
modified: 2026-07-21
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
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# Should I talk to the police if I am arrested for possession with intent to distribute?

No. Do not explain, do not consent to a search, and do not try to talk your way out of it. Anything you say is used to build the intent case against you. Politely state that you want a lawyer and stay silent. Call a Rhode Island drug defense lawyer before answering any questions.