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Mediation: Should I Use It? http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1403313226EN.pdf? Source: Northwest Justice Project Basic information about mediation as an alternative to formal court proceedings. full description	What is mediation? What happens in a mediation? What are the advantages of mediation? What types of cases are best suited to mediation? Do I need a lawyer to go to mediation? What makes a mediation successful? What if my case is not resolved in mediation? What do I need to bring with me to mediation? How do I choose a mediator? Where do I find a mediator? How much will a mediator cost?
TV shows like NYPD Blue makes it sound like good police work is defeated if a suspect "lawyers up." Is it wrong to ask for a lawyer if the police arrest or want to interrogate me? http://www.nlada.org/Defender/Defender_Public/Defe Source: National Legal Aid and Defender Association Information about a person's right to ask for counsel before being interrogated by the police. full description	Is it wrong to ask for a lawyer if the police arrest or want to interrogate me?
HUD Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program Evictions http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/ Source: Northwest Justice Project This publication briefly describes tenant rights and the steps to take to avoid an eviction from apartments where the landlord has a contract with a local Housing Authority under the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program. full description	When may my landlord evict me? What type of eviction notice must my landlord give me? What should I do if I get an eviction notice? What happens if I cannot settle my eviction at the meeting? How may I get legal help with an eviction?
Police Practices http://www.aclu-wa.org/issues/index.cfm?issue_id=5 Source: American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Information regarding a person's rights when confronted by the police. Discusses stops, probable cause, arrests, bookings and arraignments. full description	Can I ask the police why they've stopped me? What information should I give to the police? Can my refusal to answer questions be held against me? May the police frisk me for weapons? What is a misdemeanor? What is a felony? What is probable cause? What do I do when the police want to conduct a search? Should I ever resist an arrest? What do I do if I've been unlawfully arrested? What should I do if a police officer uses excessive force or tries to hurt me? Can I defend myself against a police officer? Do juveniles get sent to jail? What happens when I'm arrested? What are Miranda rights? Should I remain silent? What is an arraignment? When do I get to see a judge following an arrest? What if I can't afford an attorney?
Police Practices http://www.aclu.org/police/index.html Source: American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Information regarding a person's rights when confronted by the police on the street, in their car or when arrested. full description	Do I have to answer a police officer's questions? Do I have to show my ID to the police when asked? Can I refuse to consent to a search of my person? My car? My home? Can I try to stop the police if they are searching me illegally? Can I remain silent when confronted by the police? Can the police hold me if I am not under arrest? What should I do if I am stopped in my car? Can the police search my car without a warrant? Do I have to take a breath test if accused of drunk driving? What should I do if I am arrested? Do the police have to show me the warrant? What do I do if my rights have been violated by the police? If I'm arrested, should I get an attorney? If I'm arrested, when should I get an attorney? What do I do if I'm arrested but I can't afford an attorney?