Municipal Court Defense: Understanding The Seriousness Of Municipal Court Charges
Many people make costly, life-changing mistakes when facing criminal charges in Municipal Court. They often think, “It’s only Municipal Court.” However, this mindset is misleading. There is no such thing as “only” Municipal Court. Charges in Municipal Court are just as serious as those in State Court. They count as “prior offenses” and will appear on background checks for potential employers.
For instance, a DUI charge in Municipal Court results in:
- 6 points on your Driver’s License
- A 90-day driver’s license suspension
- Mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Device
- Fines up to $10,100
Similarly, a Third-Degree Domestic Violence charge can lead to:
- Up to one year in jail
- Fines up to $5,000
- Permanent loss of your rights to keep and bear arms
Shoplifting charges, such as Retail Theft in the 3rd Degree or Theft of Property in the 4th Degree, also carry severe penalties:
- Up to one year in jail
- Monetary fines and court costs
It is heartbreaking to see people lose their driving privileges, jobs or Second Amendment rights because they did not take Municipal Court charges as seriously as those in state or federal Court. At The Law Office of Brian J. Lockwood, LLC, our experienced legal team can help you understand your legal options and navigate the court system alongside you.
The Law Office of Brian J. Lockwood: Conveniently Located Near Municipal Courts
Our office is located by several local courts:
Mobile County
- Mobile Municipal Court
- Dauphin Island Municipal Court
- Bayou la Batre Municipal Court
- Semmes Municipal Court
- Citronelle Municipal Court
- Prichard Municipal Court
- Chickasaw Municipal Court
- Saraland Municipal Court
- Vernon Municipal Court
- Creola Municipal Court
Baldwin County
- Bay Minette Municipal Court
- Daphne Municipal Court
- Spanish Fort Municipal Court
- Fairhope Municipal Court
- Silverhill Municipal Court
- Loxley Municipal Court
- Summerdale Municipal Court
- Foley Municipal Court
- Gulf Shores Municipal Court
- Orange Beach Municipal Court
- Elberta Municipal Court
Put An Experienced Attorney On Your Side
Municipal Court cases must be taken seriously and should be handled by an experienced attorney who practices in Municipal Court. With the right legal representation, you can minimize the potential damage to your life and future.
Contact Us Today For Your Consultation
We invite you to contact The Law Office of Brian J. Lockwood for an initial consultation with our experienced attorneys. Call 251-298-8554 or email us to schedule your consultation. We answer phone calls and respond to messages 24 hours a day.
No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.