United States Bill of Rights
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(1) The United States Constitution - numerous versions are available online (links open in new windows):
- Plain text - courtesy of the U.S. Gov’t Printing Office
- Web browser friendly edition of the Constitution and Bill of Rights - courtesy of Findlaw.com
- PDF version - warning: this is a large file (472 KB) - courtesy of the U.S. Gov’t Printing Office
(3) Georgia State Code - the criminal statutes can be found in Titles 16 and 17 - courtesy of LexisOne
(4) CrimeLynx - a comprehensive collection of links to numerous criminal law related resources
(5) ACLU “Know Your Rights” Pamphlet (PDF file; 92 KB) - a basic primer on your rights, and how to protect them, when dealing with law enforcement
(6) ACLU “Bust Card” (PDF file; 472 KB) - keep this card handy and refer to it often but preferably before you’re approached by the police
(7) A Guide on Civil Rights Enforcement and Lawsuits by Findlaw.com’s Civil Rights Center - basic information on when you may and how to file a civil rights lawsuit; the center itself has may useful links to other civil rights-related information
(8) Fourthamendment.com - regularly updated blog surveying the latest court rulings and developments on Fourth Amendment/search and seizure law
(9) The Jailhouse Lawyer’s Handbook published jointly by the Center for Constitutional Rights and the National Lawyer’s Guild (PDF file; 1.8 MB) - from the editors: “This handbook is a resource for prisoners who wish to file a Section 1983 lawsuit in federal court regarding poor conditions in prison and/or abuse by prison staff.”
(10) The Crime Report - joint collaboration by The Center on Media, Crime and Justice and Criminal Justice journalists; this multi-faceted website is at once a source for the latest in criminal law news and a research tool for those wishing to delve beyond headlines and quotes.
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