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This space will provide an overview of criminal law and procedure.

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RCW Title 9A- Washington criminal code

How is a crime classified?

How is a crime defined?

What defenses are available when accused of a crime?

How does one plead insanity?

What is complicity?

Am I liable for the actions of another?

How does the court determine if I've committed homicide, assault, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, criminal mistreatment, a sexual offense, harassment, arson, interference with a health clinic, burglary, trespass, theft, robbery, fraud, bribery, corruption, perjury, obstruction, money laundering, public disturbance, indecent exposure or prostitution?

Link to RCW Title 9A regarding Washington's Criminal Code.

RCW Title 10- Criminal procedure

 What is a deferred prosecution?

What are the rules for criminal appeals?

What do I do if someone is harassing me?

How do I file an antiharassment order?

What happens at a preliminary hearing?

How does bail work?

Can I get my misdemeanor reduced?

What does it mean to compromise a misdemeanor?

What is a grand jury?

What does a grand jury do?

What are the processes and requirements for warrants and arrests?

Do the police always have to have a warrant?

What is an arraignment?

What happens at an arraignment?

What if I've been formerly acquitted or convicted?

What are the rules regarding witnesses?

What are the rules regarding introduction and use of evidence?

What are the rules regarding criminal appeals?

How do Washington courts treat the criminally insane?

What is a search and seizure?

What are the rules regarding searches and seizures?

How do I get my reward?

Chapter 9.91 RCW Miscellaneous crimes

How serious a crime is drunken driving?

Is it ok to leave children in a parked car?

Is it a crime to sell food stamps?

Is it a crime to engage in tree spiking?

How serious a crime is tree spiking?

Who can carry pepper spray?

Link to RCW Title 9.91 regarding Miscellaneous Crimes.

 

Accused of a Crime?

Contains information on your rights if you are arrested in Washington State and the process of criminal procedings.

Criminal Procedure: An Overview

What are the procedures involved in a criminal case?

Where can I find information on criminal procedure dealing with felonies?

What amendments in the Constitution protect my rights if I am accused of a crime?

Where can I find out what my rights are if I am accused of a crime?

Does each state have its own criminal laws?

Where can I find out what the criminal laws are in my state?

Where can I find out the criminal laws of another state?

This link gives a good definition of criminal procedure. It contains a menu of sources both at the federal and state level to reference for more info on criminal procedure and hyperlinks to associated legal terms.

Criminal Law and Procedure

Where can I find general information on criminal law and criminal procedure?

Various links to articles, discussions and resources relating to various criminal law issues.

Criminal Law: An Overview

What is a criminal case?

What processes are involved in criminal cases?

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

This link gives a good broad definition of criminal law. Also includes a menu of sources both at the federal and state level to reference for more information on criminal law

Washington State Courts State Law Library

Where can I find information on how to conduct legal research in Washington state?

Where can I find help with researching the law?

Where can I learn about legal citations?

Where can I find state and federal laws?

The home page of the Washington State Law Library, which assists lawyers and the public with legal research. Includes information on how to conduct legal research on the internet and at the library.

Superior Courts

What cases are heard at Superior Court?

What court will I go to about my felony?

Who can I appeal my traffic offense matter to?

Who can I appeal my misdemeanor to?

Which courts hear juvenile matters?

Overview of Washington state's Superior Courts.

Washington Court System

Which court hears traffic offenses?

Which court is traffic court?

Where is traffic court?

Which court hears misdemeanor matters?

What court will I got to about my felony?

Who can I appeal my traffic matter to?

Who can I appeal my misdemeanor to?

Who can I appeal my felony conviction to?

Which court hears juvenile matters?

What courts in Washington take appeals?

Overview of the Washington state Courts

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Last Updated: December 23, 2011 - 2:14pm

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