Emergency
54 of 62 known sticking points
You're in legal trouble or detained
Stay calm, ask to contact your embassy, don't sign unknown documents, and request a lawyer.
You may ask for your embassy and a lawyer.
What you'll see
If detained, your rights and embassy matter most:
Detained · ask for embassy
被拘留 · 要求联系使馆
Situation level: L3 (scenario). This is an emergency situation, not an app error code.
Why it happens
You may notify your embassy and have legal representation; the embassy ensures fair treatment and a lawyer list.
Fastest fix, free:
Stay calm, ask to contact your embassy, and request a lawyer; don't sign anything unclear.
Last verified: 2026-09-20 ·
Confidence:
Multiple sources (pending first-hand verification)
The full fix sequence (free)
- Stay calm and polite; do not resist.
- Ask to contact your embassy.
- Don't sign documents you don't understand.
- Request a lawyer.
When the fast fix isn't enough
In the kit
When detained, the kit gives the rights phrases and the embassy path.
1. The lookup table
The words that assert your right to an embassy.
2. The trigger matrix
When to demand a lawyer vs when to wait.
3. Offline printable version
The phrase card as a printable card.
If nothing works
If you cannot reach the embassy:
- Memorize your embassy's number.
- Stay silent beyond basic info.
- Ask for a translator.
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