Drug charges often are the result of a traffic stop or other surveillance. Whether the case is a misdemeanor or a felony, the issues relating to the Fourth Amendment and your rights are one of the first things to consider.
In addition to analyzing the legal issues in your case, we will also work to get the best outcome at any sentencing hearing. It is important to know all options relating to drug treatment, and our experience in that area is second to none. As a prosecutor, Karen Mooney worked with the Drug Court Program and handled the highest level of drug charges in Montgomery County. She knows the background of cases and how to best defend each of them. That experience will allow you to get the best possible outcome.
Felony Criminal Charges
Felony charges range from serious assaults to robbery to drug offenses to homicide. We have experience with all crimes and are prepared to analyze the charges and evidence to get the best outcome.
Misdemeanor Criminal Charges
Misdemeanor offenses are handled in the District Court and things will move quickly and can get overwhelming. What seems like a minor offense can have collateral consequences if all questions are not answered.
Our extensive experience working in the District Court provides background and knowledge that others simply do not have. It is of extreme importance to have an attorney with you that knows what to expect as well as how to defend your case.
At the State’s Attorney’s Office, Karen Mooney was a supervisor for their District Court team. She was intricately involved in how things run in the courthouse and with the criminal and traffic dockets. Her inner knowledge is something that cannot be matched by anyone.
Juvenile Charges
The juvenile justice system covers all level of crimes for those under 18 years old. With our experience, we are prepared to represent the youth that are charged with offenses.
There are many nuances to the juvenile system, so it is necessary to have an advocate that can answer those questions and make sure of the best result for any case.
Violations of Probation
If you are facing a violation of probation, no matter how slight, your liberty is at risk. Having an advocate that can work with your probation agent, the prosecutors, and the court is crucial to maintaining your freedom. Knowing the standards and what is needed for a violation hearing will benefit you in the long run.
Domestic Violence/Protective Orders
Whether you are seeking a protective order or defending one, we can help you. If there is a criminal charge associated with the protective order, having an attorney that can handle both will benefit you when it comes to the outcome.
Whether there is a separate family law case or not, our experience with domestic relations will allow us to assist you in the most thorough way possible.
DUI and DWI
A charge for driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated has ramifications far beyond the courtroom. From the moment you get charged it is critical to start working on your defense and preparedness for court.
As a prosecutor, Karen Mooney helped to develop the DUI Court Program in Montgomery County. She also supervised the District Court prosecutors so helped them to analyze DUI cases regularly. Her experience with how to prosecute a case required her to also know how to defend the same cases. She will now carry that into getting you the best outcome for an alcohol related offense.
Whether it is your first DUI or not, the importance of coming to court prepared cannot be emphasized enough. We can help you to prepare yourself.
Serious & Non-incarcerable Traffic & Motor Vehicle Offenses
While you might not be facing jail time, some traffic offenses have serious collateral consequences. In order to get the best outcome and protect your driver’s license you need an attorney with experience.
You should not go to court hoping the officer won’t show up and it will just go away. Instead you want someone that can review the traffic stop, make sure everything was done properly, and prepare you for court as well as the MVA consequences.
