Browse all the Lawforwa Resources on Criminal Law

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Prisoner's Rights
http://www.aclu.org/Prisons/PrisonsMain.cfm
Source: American Civil Liberties Union

Information on prisoner's rights -- resources, position papers, current court cases and legislation, ways to take action.
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• What is the American Civil Liberties Union National Prison Project?
• What is the American Civil Liberties Union doing for prisoners?

Revised Code of Washington - Title 46.65
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=cha
Source: Washington State Legislature

Link to RCW Title 46.65 regarding Habitual Traffic Offenders.
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• What is the Washington Habitual Traffic Offenders Act?
• Who is a habitual traffic offender?
• What happens to habitual traffic offenders?
• Will my license be revoked if I get too many tickets?
• How do I get my license back if its been revoked because I was a habitual traffic offender?

Revised Code of Washington - Title 46.20
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=sec
Source: Washington State Legislature

Link to RCW Title 46.20 regarding penalties for driving with an invalid license.
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• What happens if I drive while my license is suspended or revoked?
• Can I go to jail for driving on a suspended license?
• Can the length of my license suspension be extended if I drive on a suspended license?

Revised Code of Washington - Title 46
http://www.leg.wa.gov/rcw/index.cfm?fuseaction=tit
Source: Washington State Legislature

Link to RCW Title 46 regarding Motor Vehicles.
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• Where can I find Washington's laws regarding motor vehicles?
• How long will my license be suspended?
• Do I have to have my car inspected?
• Do I have to have car insurance?
• What is the Washington Habitual Traffic Offenders Act?
• Who is a habitual traffic offender?

Revised Code of Washington - Title 46.55.120
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=sec
Source: Washington State Legislature

Link to RCW Title 45.55.120 regarding redemption of an impounded vehicle.
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• How do I get my impounded car?
• Who can make a claim on an impounded car?
• Can I get a hearing to contest the impoundment of my car?
• Are impoundment laws more serious when a driver is caught driving with a suspended license?
• How long will my car be suspended if I was caught driving on a suspended license?
• How long do I have to claim my car after receiving notice of auction?