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Absolutely...it's your right to know the grounds on which they stand for arresting you. When arrested, by law, it's mandatory that they read you your rights (Miranda Rights).

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Yes, the police generally need a reason to arrest someone. They must have probable cause, which means they must have a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed and that the person being arrested is involved in that crime. However, there may be exceptions to this requirement in certain circumstances, such as when making an arrest for a warrant or in cases of public safety.

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