Legal Aid Society of New York

Criminal Problem

We have quick answers to many common problems.

• How do I get my stuff back? | Click here for Spanish Version
• What if someone I know is arrested?
• What is pre-arraignment?
• What can I expect if I am arrested?
• How do I find a criminal defense lawyer?
• How do I find out who my criminal defense lawyer is?
• How do I find out when my case is on next?
• How can I find out what courtroom my case is in?
• What do I do if I missed my court date?
• What do I do if I know I have a warrant?
• What do I do if my jail time credit or sentence calculation is wrong?
• What if I have been mistreated by the police?
• How do I find someone in jail?
• How do I visit a prisoner in a city jail?
• How do I visit a New York State prison?
• How can I travel to a state prison?
• What is bail?
• How do I post bail?
• How do I get my bail money back?
• What if my bail was forfeited?