Three simple steps to get oriented and get help

1. Understand your situation

Start with our Charge Types overview or the free AI Charge Severity Analyzer to get a general read on how serious your charge tends to be, and what usually happens next. Browse our Know Your Rights guides for the essentials.

2. Ask Riley, our AI Charge Severity Guide

Chat with Riley for calm, plain-English answers about the court process, charge classifications, and what to expect — general information only, never advice about your specific case, and never a discussion of guilt or innocence.

3. Talk to a licensed defense attorney

When you're ready, request a free, confidential case review through our form, or call the number on this page to speak with someone right away. We'll help connect you with an independent, licensed criminal defense attorney in your state.