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"He is an excellent trial lawyer. I have witnessed him in action firsthand. He is the real deal. The jury loved him even as he was tearing apart the prosecution's witnesses on cross examination."
- Reginald Sharpe, Esq., represented a co-defendant on a gun possession trial
Assault
Assault charges vary widely in New York depending upon the severity of
the injuries inflicted. An assault charge can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor
or felony offense depending on the circumstances of the case.
Burglary
A person is guilty of burglary when he or she knowingly enters or remains
unlawfully in someone’s home with the intention of committing a
crime. Burglary can be charged as a Class B or Class C felony depending
on the facts of the case.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence refers to violence that occurs between family members,
individuals who live together or individuals with a child in common.
Drug Crimes
Drug crimes involve the illegal possession, sale, manufacture, cultivation
and transport of controlled substances. You can face misdemeanor or felony
charges for a drug-related crime, but the penalties vary depending upon
the type of drug, the amount and what you intended to do with it.
Driving While Intoxicated / Driving Under the Influence
Attorney Michael Mullen has tried multiple DWI cases to verdict ranging
from felonies to misdemeanors. He also participated in the Nassau County
Police Department Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) training
while serving as an assistant district attorney.
Federal Cases
In federal court, investigations are often undertaken by specific agencies,
such as the FBI, DEA, or SEC. These agencies often conduct long-term investigations
that can last many months or even years. Typically, defendants face stiffer
penalties in federal court than they would in state court.
Harassment / Stalking
As your defense team, our job is to help you obtain the best chance of
having your stalking or harassment charge dropped. Harassment and stalking
crimes may not seem very serious but they can be viewed as criminal acts
and are subject to heavy penalties.
Immigration Fraud
If you believe that you, your business or a loved one is under investigation
for an immigration fraud crime, whether as an immigrant or a citizen who
is assisting an immigrant, it is important to speak with an attorney from
our firm as soon as possible.
Larceny
Larceny includes both felony (grand larceny) and misdemeanor (petit larceny)
charges. It is one of the most frequently committed crimes that are prosecuted
in the state of New York. It can be based on various theories and degrees.
Manslaughter
Manslaughter is an offense that is severely prosecuted by legal authorities.
Although manslaughter is not viewed as serious as murder, it can still
be penalized by a long incarceration. You will need aggressive legal representation
if you were charged with manslaughter.
Medicaid / Medicare Fraud
Michael Mullen has successfully defended multiple individuals including
doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, office managers,
and "runners" who have been charged with no-fault fraud, Medicare
fraud, and / or Medicaid fraud. He gained experience in these types of
fraud investigations while working as a lead trial attorney for several
insurance companies. He understands how these businesses operate and how
to defend them against the prosecution.
Murder
Murder is the most serious crime that an individual can commit. Charges
for murder are life changing and can be extremely overwhelming. You will
need a lawyer from our firm who has trial experience handling this type
of case. We have handled multiple murder cases all the way to trial.
No-Fault Fraud
Our firm has successfully defended multiple individuals in the healthcare
profession, from doctors and chiropractors to physical therapists and
office managers, who have been charged with no-fault fraud, Medicare fraud,
and / or Medicaid fraud. Attorney Mullen has in-depth understanding of
how to conduct thorough investigations of these cases as well as keen
insight into how insurance companies operate and present defenses for
these cases.
Robbery
Robbery is the act of forcible stealing. It involves the taking of property
using threats of or actual physical force upon the other individual. Robbery
in the first degree is classified as a Class B felony and can be heavily
penalized.
Weapons Possession
If you or a loved one has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon,
you may be facing serious charges. Weapons possession can include the
physical possession of knives, firearms, or any other type of dangerous weapon.
White Collar Crimes
The primary focus of white collar crimes is not violence, but deceit.
White collar crimes carry severe penalties and are often treated as federal
crimes. Some common types of white collar crimes include embezzlement
and various types of fraud.