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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.

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.

When most people think about criminal charges, they often associate them with state courts. Some crimes escalate to the federal level.

A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge can impact your college education and have serious legal consequences. Whether or not a student faces expulsion for a DUI depends on several factors.