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What can I be arrested for while in Baja California?

What should I do if I get arrested?

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What can I be arrested for while in Baja California?

You can be arrested for:  
  • Disturbing the peace or being a public nuisance.
  • Drinking in public.  
  • Fighting.  
  • Nudity or immoral conduct.  
  • Use, production or sale of false documents.  
  • Possession, introduction, or use of  any weapon.  
  • Possession, introduction or consumption of restricted drugs. (Note : Most drugs that are restricted in the U.S. are also restricted in Mexico.)
  • Drunk driving or being under the effects of drugs.  
  • Causing an auto accident or injuring someone.

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