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Miranda v. Arizona http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/history/A0833372.ht Source: Factmonster.com This site contains a summary of the events leading up to Miranda v. Arizona and how it affected the accused's 14th amendment rights. full description	What was Miranda v. Arizona? What does Miranda v. Arizona say? When was Miranda v. Arizona decided? When was Miranda v. Arizona decided? Where do Miranda rights come from? What is a Miranda warning? Where does a defendant's "right to remain silent" come from?
Miranda v. Arizona http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/h Source: Cornell Law School/The Legal Information Institute This site contains the complete text of the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona. full description	What was Miranda v. Arizona? What does Miranda v. Arizona say? When was Miranda v. Arizona decided? When was Miranda v. Arizona decided? Where do Miranda rights come from? What is a Miranda warning? Where does a defendant's "right to remain silent" come from?
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?
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?