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Police Practices - You and the Police http://www.aclu-wa.org/issues/police/you_and_the_p 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?
Criminal Law http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/c Source: Washington State Bar Association General information on common criminal law. Provides a brief overview of a person's rights when stopped by the police, when charged with a crime, or when required to appear in court. Also includes information on police searches. full description	What is a misdemeanor? What is a felony? Do first offenders get special treatment in sentencing? What is the Sentencing Reform Act? How do I know if I've been arrested? What does it mean to be detained? Is being detained different from being arrested? What happens if I've been detained? What are my rights if I've been stopped by the police? Do I have to identify myself to the police? Do the police need a warrant to arrest me? What happens following an arrest? What do I do if issued a citation? Can I refuse to let the police search my home? What areas may the police search with a warrant? What areas may the police search if I've been arrested? What are my rights if I'm charged with a crime? What are my rights in court? Do I have a right to see a judge? Do I have a right to an attorney? Do I have a right to a jury trial? How do I find a lawyer? Can I ask why I've been stopped by the police? What information do I have to give to the police? Can my refusal to answer questions be held against me? May the police frisk me for weapons? What do I do when the police want to conduct a search? What are Miranda rights? Should I remain silent? When do I get to see a judge following an arrest? What if I can't afford an attorney?