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Background - The War on Drugs and Drug Prohibition
http://civilliberty.about.com/od/warondrugs/a/WODB
Source: About.com

An article by Andrew Somers on the history of the Drug War, the pro and con sides of prohibition laws, and the current status of drug prohibition.
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• What is the War on Drugs?
• What is drug prohibition?
• What was the Food and Drugs Act of 1906?
• What was the 1914 Harrison Narcotics Control Act?
• What is the Controlled Substances Act?
• Who started the War on Drugs?
• Why was the War on Drugs started?
• Does drug prohibition work?

Collision Reports
http://www.dol.wa.gov/ds/collision.htm
Source: Washington State Department of Licensing

Overview of the requirement for, use of, and effect of collision reports.
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• Do I have to file a collision report if I've been in a car accident?
• Can I file a collision report if I've been in a car accident?
• What information is included in the collision report?
• Where can I get a collision report?
• What goes on my driving record following a car accident?
• What if I am uninsured and am involved in a car accident?
• Can I be held responsible if a car I own, but was not driving, was involved in a car accident?
• What is the Financial Responsibility Law?
• How can I avoid suspension action following a car accident?
• Can I appeal a decision to suspend my driver's license?
• Should I have auto insurance?

About Crime Victims Compensation
http://www.lni.wa.gov/claimsins/crimevictims/about
Source: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries

Information about the Crime Victims Compensation Program. Discusses benefits available, program requirements and the application process.
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• Do I have any rights as a crime victim?
• Is there assistance available for victims of crimes?
• How do I access assistance for victims of crime?
• What is the Crime Victims Compensation Program?
• What rights do I have as a victim of a crime?
• What rights do I have as a survivor of a crime victim?

Revised Code of Washington - Rights of Victims and Witnesses
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=sec
Source: Washington State Legislature

Link to RCW 7.69.030 regarding rights of victims and witnesses in Washington.
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• What rights do I have as a victim of a crime?
• What rights do I have as a survivor of a crime victim?
• What rights do I have as a witness of a crime?

Distinguishing Felonies from Misdemeanors
http://consumer.pub.findlaw.com/newcontent/flg/ch1
Source: Findlaw

Overview of how to distinguish a felony from a misdemeanor and the consequences that may flow from each.
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• What is a felony?
• What is a misdemeanor?
• How is a felony punished?
• How is a misdemeanor punished?
• What is a serious crime?