Learn more about Delaware's criminal laws by clicking on one of the links below or speaking with an attorney.
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FindLaw's Delaware Criminal Laws section covers a wide range of criminal laws and criminal procedures. This section also offers helpful links to FindLaw articles on the Delaware Criminal Code and general provisions on time limits for filing criminal charges, penalties for felonies and misdemeanors, and resources available to victims of crime.
Whether Delaware police have charged you or someone you know with organized crime and racketeering, murder, possession of marijuana, or sex crimes, you should learn more about Delaware's state laws from the links below or with a local criminal defense attorney.
If law enforcement officers have given you criminal charges or you already have prior convictions in Delaware, seek legal advice from a skilled criminal defense attorney. They'll work hard to secure an acquittal or negotiate a favorable plea bargain. A police officer may have charged you with a class B misdemeanor, a class F felony, a class G felony, or a class A misdemeanor, but you should seek the help of a lawyer immediately.