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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.
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New York
Local criminal courts, grand juries and the time limits that apply.
See the steps →New Jersey
First appearances, detention hearings and indictment.
See the steps →Florida
First appearance within hours, then charging and speedy trial.
See the steps →Pennsylvania
Preliminary arraignment, preliminary hearing and common pleas.
See the steps →Federal court
Magistrate judge, indictment and trial time limits.
See the steps →What happens next
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