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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?
Know Your Rights http://www.capaa.wa.gov/pdf/Know%20Your%20Rights.p Source: Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Information for immigrants about protecting their rights in confrontations with police, customs agents or INS officials. full description	What rights do I have if I am not a U.S. citizen? Is the government allowed to suspend my constitutional rights? What should I do if enforcement agents want to talk with me? Do I have to answer questions asked by the police or the INS? What should I do before talking with the police or an INS agent? Should I let the police or the INS into my home? What should I do if the police want to come into my home? Do the police have to show me their search warrant? What should I do if the police or the INS stop me on the street? Can the police frisk me even though I haven't been arrested? What happens if I talk to the police or the INS? What if the FBI threatens me with a grand jury subpoena? How should I respond to threatening letters or phone calls? What rights do I have if I am an immigrant under the age of 18? What precautions should I take if I am not a citizen? Do I have to reveal my immigration status to anyone?
Being Pulled Over By The Law Enforcement http://www.atg.wa.gov/teenconsumer/transportation/ Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General Information for teens on what a person should and should not do if pulled over by the police, including the driver's rights, what to do at a traffic stop, and personal safety on the street. full description	What should I do if I am pulled over by the police? What are my teen rights and responsibilities when being pulled over by the cops? How should my teen respond to being pulled over by a police officer? What should my teen not do when being pulled over by the police?
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?