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State of Minnesota v. Scott W. Mooney
Date: 04-27-2022
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Renville County, Minnesota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Renville County Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Olivia, Minnesota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with murder-for-hire, first-degree conspiracy to commit arson and threats of violence.
Scott W. Mooney, age 27, made threats of violence to a female victim, including having gang members murder her by physical violence or setting fire to her apartment in August 2021. He was angry with the woman for trying to get him in trouble at work.
He sent money to a co-conspirator to kill her.
"Mr Mooney completed his side of the agreement and needed to do nothing more but sit and wait, which he did,†Kingstrom said in her closing argument.
"Thankfully, the co-conspirator did not make it to Renville County, and the victim is still alive today,†said Kingstrom.
"I am committed to doing all I can to ensure the safety of all citizens of Renville County,†added Kelsie Kingstrom. "That includes advocating for victims by holding those who commit crimes accountable by prosecuting them to the fullest extent of the law.â€
609.175 CONSPIRACY.
Subdivision 1.To cause arrest or prosecution.
Whoever conspires with another to cause a third person to be arrested or prosecuted on a criminal charge knowing the charge to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 2.To commit crime.
Whoever conspires with another to commit a crime and in furtherance of the conspiracy one or more of the parties does some overt act in furtherance of such conspiracy may be sentenced as follows:
(1) if the crime intended is a misdemeanor, by a sentence to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $300, or both; or
(2) if the crime intended is murder in the first degree or treason, to imprisonment for not more than 20 years; or
(3) if the crime intended is any other felony or a gross misdemeanor, to imprisonment or to payment of a fine of not more than one-half the imprisonment or fine provided for that felony or gross misdemeanor or both.
Subd. 3.Application of section jurisdiction.
This section applies if:
(1) the defendant in this state conspires with another outside of this state; or
(2) the defendant outside of this state conspires with another in this state; or
(3) the defendant outside of this state conspires with another outside of this state and an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy is committed within this state by either of them; or
(4) the defendant in this state conspires with another in this state.
Scott W. Mooney, age 27, made threats of violence to a female victim, including having gang members murder her by physical violence or setting fire to her apartment in August 2021. He was angry with the woman for trying to get him in trouble at work.
He sent money to a co-conspirator to kill her.
"Mr Mooney completed his side of the agreement and needed to do nothing more but sit and wait, which he did,†Kingstrom said in her closing argument.
"Thankfully, the co-conspirator did not make it to Renville County, and the victim is still alive today,†said Kingstrom.
"I am committed to doing all I can to ensure the safety of all citizens of Renville County,†added Kelsie Kingstrom. "That includes advocating for victims by holding those who commit crimes accountable by prosecuting them to the fullest extent of the law.â€
609.175 CONSPIRACY.
Subdivision 1.To cause arrest or prosecution.
Whoever conspires with another to cause a third person to be arrested or prosecuted on a criminal charge knowing the charge to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 2.To commit crime.
Whoever conspires with another to commit a crime and in furtherance of the conspiracy one or more of the parties does some overt act in furtherance of such conspiracy may be sentenced as follows:
(1) if the crime intended is a misdemeanor, by a sentence to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $300, or both; or
(2) if the crime intended is murder in the first degree or treason, to imprisonment for not more than 20 years; or
(3) if the crime intended is any other felony or a gross misdemeanor, to imprisonment or to payment of a fine of not more than one-half the imprisonment or fine provided for that felony or gross misdemeanor or both.
Subd. 3.Application of section jurisdiction.
This section applies if:
(1) the defendant in this state conspires with another outside of this state; or
(2) the defendant outside of this state conspires with another in this state; or
(3) the defendant outside of this state conspires with another outside of this state and an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy is committed within this state by either of them; or
(4) the defendant in this state conspires with another in this state.
Outcome:
Defendant was fount guilty.
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Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Minnesota v. Scott W. Mooney?
The outcome was: Defendant was fount guilty.
Which court heard State of Minnesota v. Scott W. Mooney?
This case was heard in District Court, Renville County, Minnesota, MN. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Minnesota v. Scott W. Mooney?
Plaintiff's attorney: Renville County Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Olivia Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Minnesota v. Scott W. Mooney decided?
This case was decided on April 27, 2022.