Who do you call to ask about laws?

If you have a pressing legal issue, call 1-800-ATTORNEY today to discuss the facts of your case with a lawyer (calls accepted 24/7).

Can you contact the police for advice?

Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies.

Where can I ask about laws?

ABA Free Legal Answers is a website on which you can submit your questions about civil (non-criminal) legal issues and receive answers from pro bono lawyers in your state. It’s EASY. Legal questions are submitted online – all you need is an internet connection. It’s CONVENIENT.

Can I text the police?

The answer is: yes. You don’t have to call during an emergency but can text 911 instead. Police services across the United States began implementing a program in 2014 that makes it possible for you to text 911 in many areas, since then, over 1,000 911 call centers have integrated this ability.

Can I text my local police department?

Can you text 911? The answer is: yes. You don’t have to call during an emergency but can text 911 instead. Police services across the United States began implementing a program in 2014 that makes it possible for you to text 911 in many areas, since then, over 1,000 911 call centers have integrated this ability.

Can you text an emergency to 911?

Yes. While all wireless phones have the capability to dial 911 regardless if that phone is active on a network, you can only send a text to 911 if you use a cell phone that has an active texting plan. Your mobile carrier’s regular texting rates will apply. Text-to-911 is a new service.

Can you contact police via text?

The national system ’emergency SMS’ permits registered users to contact the emergency services by using their mobile phones to send texts to 999 for emergency assistance. This service goes through specially trained 999 operators and provides those who have registered with equitable access to all emergency services.

Can I text police?