A calm starting point for a stressful moment

criminal.id was built for one purpose: to help people who have just been arrested or charged with a crime understand what's happening, without jargon and without judgment. Whether the charge is a DUI, a drug offense, an assault allegation, or a white-collar investigation, the first hours matter — and most people facing this for the first time simply don't know where to start.

What we do

We provide general, plain-English legal information about the criminal court process — arrest, booking, bail, arraignment, charges, and what typically happens next. We also offer a free AI Charge Severity Analyzer, know-your-rights guides, and a way to quickly connect with an independent, licensed criminal defense attorney in your state for a free, confidential case review.

What we are not

criminal.id is not a law firm and does not practice law. We do not represent anyone in court, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Everything here is general legal information, not legal advice for your specific situation. We are an advertising and referral service that helps connect visitors with independent, licensed defense attorneys, and we may be compensated for those connections.

Our approach

We never suggest guilt or innocence, we never promise a case outcome, and we never advise on how to handle a specific encounter with law enforcement beyond the well-known constitutional basics — the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Our goal is simply to help you feel oriented and connect you with someone qualified to help.