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Criminal Procedure: An Overview http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/criminal_procedu Source: Cornell Law School/The Legal Information Institute 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. full description	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?
Current Legal Issues http://www.defender.org Source: The Defender Association Home page of The Defender Association. The Defender Association is a non-profit corporation providing public defense in Seattle and King County. Site includes links to articles, discussions and resources relating to current legal issues in Washington state. full description	Where can I find criminal justice related news? Where can I find information on death penalty issues? Where can I find information regarding racial discrimination in the criminal context? Where can I find information on racial profiling? Where can I find information about license suspension and car impoundments? Where can I find information on crime related issues in Washington state?
Washington State Courts State Law Library http://www.courts.wa.gov/library/ Source: Washington Courts 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. full description	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?
Criminal Law and Procedure http://www.lectlaw.com/tcri.html Source: Lectric Law Library Various links to articles, discussions and resources relating to various criminal law issues. full description	Where can I find general information on criminal law and criminal procedure?
Criminal Law: An Overview http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/criminal.html Source: Cornell Law School/The Legal Information Institute 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. full description	What is a criminal case? What processes are involved in criminal cases? What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?