Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
If you are facing a matter where you need a trial lawyer, attorney Paul Mooney can help. Loyalty and dedication to clients are paramount concerns for attorney Paul Mooney. Contact attorney Paul Mooney when an issue arises and you need diligent representation.
Drug Crimes
Charges may be filed against a person for any of a number of allegations involving controlled substances, whether illegal narcotics or prescription drugs. With extensive experience in handling these particular cases, attorney Paul Mooney helps clients accused of drug possession, possession with intent, marijuana offenses and much more.
Federal Crimes
There are particular instances where a defendant may face investigation by the FBI, ICE, DEA or other federal agency and criminal charges in federal court. These cases must be handled with the utmost care and tenacity to reach successful outcomes.
Felonies
Crimes are classified as misdemeanors or felonies in accordance with the potential penalties that may be imposed upon a conviction. Felonies are the more serious of the two and may be punishable by imprisonment in prison for at least one year.
Forgery
Potentially a state or federal offense, forgery involves altering, creating or using false documents. Usually committed for financial gain, forgery may involve such documents as ID cards, security clearance cards, credit cards, legal documents, driver’s licenses, personal checks and more.
Fraud
Intentionally deceiving another person or persons with the intent of unlawfully obtaining property, goods or services may constitute the criminal offense of fraud. There are a number of different types of fraud, and a defendant may face federal charges in some cases.
Internet Crimes
Countless financial and business transactions occur over the internet every single day, and this has increased the incidents of internet crimes and federal law enforcement agencies’ efforts to put an end to these practices.
Misdemeanors
Although misdemeanors are less serious than felony offenses, a defendant may still face up to one year in jail if convicted. Fines, community service, and probation are other potential consequences of a misdemeanor conviction.
Supervised Release Violations
A defendant who has been released from custody must abide by specific conditions while on supervised release. Allegations of a violation of supervised release, such as failing a drug test, may put the defendant at risk of being sent back to jail or prison.
Probation Violations
At times, a defendant’s jail sentence will be suspended and he or she will be granted probation. To remain on probation in lieu of jail time, the defendant must follow certain rules and guidelines or risk having probation revoked and being sent to jail.
Sex Crimes
Accusations of a sex crime may have serious consequences beyond charges and a conviction. A person accused of a sex offense, particularly one involving a child, may face a ruined reputation and career, destroyed personal relationships and more. Loss of custody may be another issue of concern.
Theft Crimes
Theft is best defined as taking another’s property without consent. It may be committed by force or in a hidden or deceptive manner. The penalties and other consequences of a theft crime conviction will vary, depending on the defendant’s record, the value of property involved and various other factors.
Violent Crimes
Violent crimes are some of the most serious crimes that a person may be accused of committing. A felony conviction for a violent crime may affect the length of imprisonment while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons. A felony conviction for a violent crime may also seriously hinder one’s employment and educational opportunities.
Weapon Offenses
Weapon offenses may include unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of an illegal weapon, unlawful sale or distribution of a weapon, or the use of a weapon in the commission of another crime.
White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes include a broad range of offenses that are typically non-violent theft crimes committed in a business, political or financial setting. Tax fraud, embezzlement and bribery are all examples of “white collar” offenses.