This unit, one in a series of packets of teacher and student materials for cooperative occupational education (COE) designed for special needs students, acquaints students with the rationale for laws and the basics of our legal system. It explains the process one goes through if arrested, and how and when to get legal assistance. The instructor material includes the following items: unit objectives, specific objectives, suggested activities, an outline of information given in the student instructional materials, transparency masters, a key to the unit review, and references. The student material contains objectives, an introduction, information sheets, assignment sheets (with activities such as matching, quizzes, and puzzles), and a unit review. Student materials and transparency masters are illustrated with line drawings. (KC)