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If you’ve been charged with a municipal offense such as traffic violations, shoplifting, public intoxication, or disorderly conduct, knowing your legal rights and defense options is critical. You need an attorney familiar with Alabama law and with experience handling cases like yours.

If you're reading this, chances are you or someone you know is facing drug-related charges, and you're curious about the differences between possession and distribution under the law.

When you're facing theft charges, the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony can significantly impact your future. At this point, you need an attorney who will help you understand your rights and tackle those charges head-on.

As founding attorney at the Law Office of Brian J. Lockwood, LLC, I have defended countless clients facing serious criminal charges, including prescription drug fraud, in Mobile, Alabama, and surrounding counties.

When facing felony federal criminal charges, a defendant’s mental health can sometimes be a factor in their defense.

Medicare fraud is a serious crime that involves intentionally providing false information to receive benefits or payments from the Medicare program.

In Alabama, buying a gun for someone else can get you in big trouble with federal law. These “straw purchases” are against the law and have tough penalties.

Municipal courts handle a wide range of cases that can have lasting effects on a person’s life. Understanding what happens in these courts is important for anyone facing charges.

Federal wire fraud is a serious crime that involves using electronic communication to carry out a scheme to defraud someone of money or property.

Federal and state drug conspiracy charges share some similarities. However, key differences exist, especially when it comes to jurisdiction, penalties, and legal strategies.