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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?
An Introduction to Washington Small Claims Court http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=ne Source: Washington Courts An Overview of Washington's Small Claims Court. Topics covered include who can sue and be sued in Small Claims Court, how to file a claim, how to prepare and participate in a small claims trial, how to collect money awarded in Small Claims Court, and how to appeal a small claims decision. Includes links to Washington state laws and court rules for Small Claims Court. full description	What is Small Claims Court? Who can I sue in Small Claims Court? What types of claims are heard in Small Claims Courts? How much does it cost to sue in Small Claims Court? How do I sue in Small Claims Court? How do I start a Small Claims lawsuit? How do I prepare for the trial? What happens at the trial? What if the person I am suing does not appear for trial? How do I serve the notice on the person I am suing? Can I still settle a case after I sue in Small Claims Court? What do I do if I settle after suing in Small Claims Court? How do I prepare for and proceed in trial in Small Claims Court? How do I get the money I was awarded in Small Claims Court? Can I appeal a decision in Small Claims Court? How can I appeal a decision in Small Claims Court? I am involved in a dispute with a business. How can I resolve this dispute? I want to sue a business but can't afford to hire an attorney or can't find an attorney. What can I do? I'd like to sue a business, but the claim is very small. Is it worth going to court over?
Domestic Violence: Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/ Source: Northwest Justice Project Questions and answers regarding the options and rights of immigrant and refugee women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. full description	What is domestic violence? Is my husband's abusive behavior considered domestic violence? What can I do if I my husband abuses me? Should I leave my home if I feel I am in danger? Should I take my children with me if I leave my home because I'm afraid of my husband? What should I take with me if I leave my home because I'm afraid of my husband? Is my husband allowed to hit me? Is my husband allowed to abuse me? Is domestic violence illegal in this country? Should I call the police if my husband hurts me? Will the police turn me over to the INS? Should I talk to the INS if the police call them in? What is a Protection Order? Can I get a Protection Order as an immigrant? How do I get a Protection Order? How will I support myself and my children if I leave home? Is there somebody who can help me if I am an immigrant and I am being abused by my husband? If I am a resident or legal refugee will divorce or separation affect my immigration status? Can I leave my husband if I do not have legal status? What is the Violence Against Women Act? Should I get an attorney if I want to apply under VAWA? How can I become a legal resident without my husband's help? What is self-petitioning? What is a cancellation of removal? Can I self-petition if I am divorced from my abuser? What if I have never been married to my abuser? What if I do not know my husband's status? Will the INS believe that my husband abuses me if he only ever does it when we're alone? What is a declaration? Do I need to see an immigration attorney if I cannot afford one? Are there organizations that help abused immigrants and refugees?
Washington Small Claims Court http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?208 Source: Northwest Justice Project Comprehensive description of the use of the Small Claims Court to resolve disputes. Topics covered include: what kinds of claims can be heard in Small Claims Court; how to resolve disputes before going to court; the right to an interpreter; where to file a claim; whether a party out of state may be sued; how to file a claim and notify the other party of the claim; what to do when served with a Notice of Small Claims by another party; how to prepare for and participate in a trial; what happens if one party does not show up at the trial; how to collect money awarded by the Small Claims Court; whether and how a judgment in Small Claims Court can be appealed; and how to get more information and advice about Small Claims Court. Includes a sample demand letter people can use to try to resolve a dispute directly with the other party and links to statutes and a few forms that may be helpful to people involved in small claims. Information is available in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Laotian. full description	I am involved in a dispute with a business. How can I resolve this dispute? I want to sue a business but can't afford to hire an attorney or can't find an attorney. What can I do? I'd like to sue a business, but the claim is very small. Is it worth going to court over? What types of claims can be heard in Small Claims Court? What should I do before I file a claim in Small Claims Court? How can I persuade another party to resolve a dispute without going to court? How do I sue in Small Claims Court? How do I serve a Notice of Small Claims on another party? What do I do if I have been served with a Notice of Small Claims? What will happen at a trial in Small Claims Court? How do I prepare for, call witnesses, and introduce documents at trial in Small Claims Court? How do I collect the money I was awarded in Small Claims Court? Can I appeal a decision in Small Claims Court?