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Distinguishing Felonies from Misdemeanors http://criminal.findlaw.com/crimes/criminal_stages Source: Findlaw Overview of how to distinguish a felony from a misdemeanor and the consequences that may flow from each. full description	What is a felony? What is a misdemeanor? How is a felony punished? How is a misdemeanor punished?
RCW 9A.20.021 Maximum sentences for crimes committed July 1, 1984, and After http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.20 Source: Washington State Legislature Link to RCW Title 9A.20.021 regarding Maximum Sentences for crimes committed after July 1, 1984. full description	What is the maximum sentence for a felony? What are the different classes of felony? What is the maximum sentence for a misdemeanor? What is the maximum sentence for a gross misdemeanor?
Washington Court System http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=ne Source: Washington Courts Overview of the Washington state Courts. full description	Which court hears traffic offenses? Which court is traffic court? Where is traffic court? Which court hears misdemeanor matters? What court will I got to about my felony? Who can I appeal my traffic matter to? Who can I appeal my misdemeanor to? Who can I appeal my felony conviction to? Which court hears juvenile matters? What courts in Washington take appeals?
Chapter 9.92 RCW Punishment http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.92 Source: Washington State Legislature Link to RCW Title 9.92 regarding Punishments. full description	How is a felony punished? How is a misdemeanor punished? How is a gross misdemeanor punished? Am I eligible for a suspended sentence? What is the process for suspended sentences? Does Washington have a three-strikes law? What is a habitual offender? Does Washington punish habitual offenders or repeat offenders? Do I have to work while serving a sentence in a city jail? Do I have to work while serving sentence in a county jail? Does Washington have a policy of early release for good behavior?
Superior Courts http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/index. Source: Washington Courts Overview of Washington state's Superior Courts. full description	What cases are heard at Superior Court? What court will I go to about my felony? Who can I appeal my traffic offense matter to? Who can I appeal my misdemeanor to? Which courts hear juvenile matters?