Charges
Find the charge on your paperwork below. Each page explains what the charge means in plain words, how the courts we appear in define it, and what to do first. If you do not see your charge, call us; the list is not everything we handle.
Find your charge
Assault charges
Hurting someone, or trying to.
Read →DWI and DUI
Driving impaired or over the limit.
Read →Drug charges
Possession, sale and intent to sell.
Read →Gun and weapon charges
Possession without a license or permit.
Read →Theft and larceny
Taking or keeping property that is not yours.
Read →Robbery charges
Theft with force or a threat.
Read →Burglary charges
Entering a building to commit a crime.
Read →Domestic violence charges
Family and household cases, and protective orders.
Read →Fraud charges
Schemes, deception and false statements.
Read →White collar charges
Fraud, money and business investigations.
Read →PPP and loan fraud
Federal charges over loan applications.
Read →Money laundering charges
Transactions with the proceeds of a crime.
Read →Conspiracy charges
Charged for an agreement, not only an act.
Read →Alien smuggling charges
Federal charges for bringing in or moving people.
Read →Juvenile cases
Teenagers and young adults charged with a crime.
Read →Not listed? Call us
Tell us what the paperwork says. (718) 484-7510.
Call →Before you read further
Whatever the charge, the first steps are the same:
- Do not talk to the police about the case. Say you want a lawyer.
- Treat every jail call as recorded.
- Do not contact the complaining witness, and do not post about the case.
A charge is an accusation, not a finding. To see what usually comes next in your court, use What happens next, or read the court pages for New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania and federal court.
Arrested, or think you might be? Call before you answer any questions.
Call and tell us who was arrested or contacted and where the case is. A lawyer will tell you what happens next and what to do tonight. Please do not type what happened into a form or an email. We will talk about it on the phone.