My son got arrested on a trip to Jamaica? HELP!

Dear Legal Wiz,
Yesterday my son got arrested by the Jamaican cops. He said he was driving around with some friends. He did manage to gt someone to call me. What steps ar to be taken when arrested by the Jamaican police.
Marie Andrews

Dear Marie Andrews,

When Arrested and taken to a Police Station, the arrested person has the right to:

a. Make a phone call: to a lawyer or relative or anyone
b. Ask to see a lawyer immediately: if you don

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