Arrested? Smile Like Your Future Depends on It

Arrested? Smile Like Your Future Depends on It—Because It Probably Does!

So, you’ve just been arrested. Great. Welcome to what is likely not going to be the best day of your life. But hey, this is exactly why you need to flash those pearly whites like you’re posing for a toothpaste commercial—because your booking photo is about to go public, baby!

We’ve all seen those glorious mugshots on TV—faces contorted in despair, rage, or just plain confusion. Some look like they’ve just seen a ghost, others are doing their best “Don Corleone” impression. It’s like a sad talent show for the emotionally wrecked.

Back in the day, booking photos came with that charming slate of police info—height, date, maybe a fun alias. But no more! The cops got tired of being sued because those CSI-style headshots made people look guilty, even when they were just misunderstood lovers of chaos.

Now? Booking photos look like they were snapped between chemistry and gym class. No police info, no context—just you and your “Why me?” face. And trust me, nothing screams “I probably did it” more than a pouty mug or a smirk that says, “Catch me if you can.”

And let’s not forget—if your arrest makes the news (bless your dramatic soul), your mugshot is going viral faster than your aunt’s meatloaf recipe. So do yourself a favor: look cheerful, look innocent, look like you’re on your way to brunch, not jail.

Bottom line: No matter what chaos led to this moment, smile like your lawyer’s retainer depends on it. Because it just might

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