Victims of the State is a comprehensive database of case summaries researched and compiled by Dan Rastatter out of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the database is to connect individuals and attorneys with cases that relate to ongoing criminal litigation and improve access to potentially relevant legal decisions. Rastatter has organized the information based on specific parameters, such as cases involving capital punishment, arson cases that include murder and bite mark cases. Each of these cases is presented in summary to provide quick access and general information. Attorneys and individuals can also access select full case summaries once they identify specific legal precedent that may be of use in ongoing litigation. These services are offered free of charge and are accessible to all individuals with internet access. Additionally, Rastatter encourages individuals and attorneys to contact him regarding potentially relevant case information, new case summaries that should be added to the database and any information that attorneys determine is inconsistent with official records.