Important Criminal Defense Resources

Please note that the above links are provided for informational purposes only. Learning what you can about the court process, various prosecuting and law enforcement agencies, and public defender offices is intended to supplement the assistance of effective counsel. Criminal cases are serious enough that they trigger important constitutional rights. None among them more important than the right to counsel. In navigating this process, it is essential to have the assistance of a criminal defense lawyer, whether appointed or retained. Within the right to counsel are the guarantees of appointment of a lawyer to represent you if you cannot afford one, and the right to be represented by the attorney of your choosing should you decide to retain counsel to represent you.

The resources above include the statutes (more simply put, the laws) that make up criminal and drug charges, both for federal and state court. Other resources are aimed at helping locate an incarcerated loved one, or identify courts and agencies where matters might be pending, and provide important contacts. This resources page aims to collect a wide-range potentially relevant criminal law links in one place.

This website contains information about various aspects of the criminal justice system, with pages devoted to many of the criminal offenses and criminal justice topics that can help you better understand things like what the prosecution must prove to obtain a conviction, what defenses are available, and what potential penalties can look like if convicted. Each case is different and seemingly small details can have a big impact on the severity and technical aspects of a criminal case.

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