Written with the New York laws and police customs in mind, this is a primer for those whose activities were likely to put them into confrontation with the authorities. It contains information about what to do when arrested: 'Don't talk to the police', 'What happens to you at the police station,' 'finding a bondsman, plea copping and representing yourself in the courtroom.' A section written by Abbie Hoffman relates the circumstances of one of his many arrests.