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Revised Code of Washington - Title 10 http://www.leg.wa.gov/rcw/index.cfm?fuseaction=tit Source: Washington State Legislature Link to RCW Title 10 regarding Criminal Procedure in Washington. full description	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? What is the Washington State Criminal Records Privacy Act? What is Washington's policy on Capital Punishment? How does Washington handle Capital Punishment cases? What is Washington's policy regarding domestic violence? Does Washington provide legal services for low-income individuals?
Admissible Confessions http://public.findlaw.com/newcontent/flg/ch14/st3/ Source: Findlaw Information relating to the admissibility of confessions made to the police. full description	Is what I said a confession? What happens with my confession? Should I confess? Will my confession be used against me? How do I avoid making a confession? What if I didn't get the lawyer I asked for?
Miranda Rights and the Fifth Amendment http://criminal.findlaw.com/crimes/criminal_rights Source: Findlaw Information on Miranda warnings which are meant to protect a person's Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination. Note: findlaw will ask you to enter your zip code before presenting the information. full description	What are Miranda rights? What are my 5th amendment rights? Do I have to talk to the police? Should I remain silent when being questioned by the police? Should I answer questions without the advice of an attorney?
Defendant's Statement http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdc/defstmnt.pdf Source: King County District Court Defendant's Statement for use in Hearings by Mail to contest a traffic infraction or to prove mitigating circumstances in a traffic infraction. Please note that the information provided here is specific to King County. If you do not live in King County, you may wish to consult www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for more information relating to your county. full description	Where can I find a Defendant's Statement for use in a Hearing by Mail?
Revised Code of Washington - Habeas Corpus http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=cha Source: Washington State Legislature Link to RCW 7.36 regarding Habeas Corpus proceedings in Washington. full description	How do I file a habeas proceeding in Washington? What should I know about habeas corpus proceedings in Washington?