Criminal Law

The moment you’re convicted, it can feel like the door has slammed shut. But in many cases, you still have options—starting with a criminal appeal. An appeal isn’t a second trial. It’s a request for a higher court to review what happened and decide whether legal errors affected the verdict or sentence. United States Courts…

Getting accused of theft can feel overwhelming—especially if you’ve never been in trouble before. Shoplifting charges can move fast: a store report turns into a police case, and suddenly you’re facing court dates, fines, and a record that can follow you for years. The good news is that first-time offenders often have options, and early…

When a child is accused of a crime, the case is not supposed to work like an adult case. Juvenile defense exists because the juvenile justice system is designed with a different goal: correcting behavior and protecting a minor’s future, not simply punishing. At Law Offices of Geoffry M. Dunn, LLC, we often speak with…