Criminal Defense

The stakes are high. The consequences are life-altering.

Whether you're facing a misdemeanor or a serious felony in state or federal court in Louisiana or Mississippi, it's crucial to have an experienced and understanding criminal defense attorney like Johnny Weber on your side.

Representation Without Ego

You come to our office because you were charged with a crime, not because you are an inherently bad person. You’re going to be treated with dignity and respect at Weber Law.

We meet our criminal law clients in a relaxed environment, sometimes with Johnny’s best pal Boozer the dog present on weekends. We talk to you like a friend and get to know who you are, not just what your charges are.

Make no mistake, just because Johnny is down-to-earth doesn’t mean he can’t fight for you in court. After twenty year of federal public defender work and being a JAG Officer in the Navy, Johnny has seen it all.

He doesn’t back down from a challenge.

Weber Law Criminal Law Matters

Below is a list of sample criminal charges that John W. Weber III (“Johnny”) can help you with in Louisiana or Mississippi. It’s not an exhaustive list, so if you don’t see a certain charge, still reach out to us. This is why we have free consultations with potential clients. We need to make sure we are a good fit for you and understand your set of facts and charges as a Gulf Coast affordable criminal defense firm.

Some examples of criminal charges handled include:

  • Defending those accused of Gulf Coast white collar crime

  • Being a Gulf Coast gun charges attorney

  • Attending Gulf Coast bond hearings

  • Working as a Louisiana and Mississippi DUI lawyer

  • Being a Mississippi first degree murder attorney

  • Defending those accused of Gulfport and Biloxi misdemeanors

  • Defending those accused of drug possession, state and federal, in Louisiana and Mississippi

    • Louisiana DUI Defense: (Driving Under the Influence, also known as DWI in some states)

    • Louisiana Drug Possession Charges: (Includes marijuana, cocaine, meth, etc.)

    • Louisiana Drug Trafficking Defense: (For distribution, manufacturing, etc.)

    • Louisiana Assault and Battery Charges: (Includes simple and aggravated assault)

    • Louisiana Domestic Violence Defense: (Including protective orders (PTOs), temporary restraining orders (TROs), and LPOR)

    • Louisiana Theft Crimes: (Including shoplifting, burglary, robbery)

    • Louisiana Sex Crimes Defense: (Including sexual assault, rape, child pornography)

    • Louisiana Weapons Charges: (Including illegal possession, concealed carry violations)

    • Louisiana Manslaughter Defense: (Including vehicular manslaughter)

    • Louisiana Murder Defense: (First and second-degree murder)

    • Louisiana White Collar Crimes: (Fraud, embezzlement, money laundering)

    • Mississippi DUI Defense: (Driving Under the Influence)

    • Mississippi Drug Possession Charges: (Includes marijuana, meth, cocaine, etc.)

    • Mississippi Drug Trafficking Defense: (For distribution and manufacturing)

    • Mississippi Assault and Battery Charges: (Simple and aggravated)

    • Mississippi Domestic Violence Defense: (Including restraining orders)

    • Mississippi Grand Larceny Defense: (Theft crimes, often with higher value)

    • Mississippi Petit Larceny Defense: (Theft crimes, often with lower value)

    • Mississippi Sex Crimes Defense: (Including rape, sexual battery, child exploitation)

    • Mississippi Weapons Charges: (Illegal possession, firearm violations)

    • Mississippi Manslaughter Defense: (Including culpable negligence manslaughter)

    • Mississippi Murder Defense: (Capital and non-capital)

    • Mississippi White Collar Crimes: (Fraud, embezzlement, identity theft)

    • Mississippi Youth Court Defense: (For juvenile offenses)

    • Mississippi Probation Violation Defense: (For those facing revocation)

    • Mississippi Expungement Services: (Clearing criminal records)

    • Mississippi Traffic Ticket Defense: (Especially moving violations)

    • Mississippi Bond Hearings: (Securing release from custody)

    • Mississippi Misdemeanor Defense: (For minor offenses)

    • Mississippi Felony Defense: (For serious criminal charges)

    • Mississippi Criminal Appeals: (Challenging convictions)

    • Mississippi Arson Defense: (For charges related to intentionally setting fires)

    • Mississippi Resisting Arrest Defense: (Defending charges of obstructing law enforcement)

    • Louisiana Federal Drug Trafficking Defense: (Interstate drug trafficking, federal conspiracy)

    • Louisiana Federal Drug Possession Charges: (Federal drug charges)

    • Louisiana Federal White Collar Crime Defense: (Mail fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, tax fraud)

    • Louisiana Federal Healthcare Fraud Defense: (Medicare/Medicaid fraud)  

    • Louisiana Federal Bank Fraud Defense: (Embezzlement, false statements)

    • Louisiana Federal Money Laundering Defense: (Concealing proceeds of illegal activity)  

    • Louisiana Federal Conspiracy Charges: (Conspiring to commit federal crimes)

    • Louisiana Federal Firearms Charges: (Illegal possession, interstate transport)

    • Louisiana Federal Cybercrime Defense: (Hacking, identity theft, online fraud)  

    • Louisiana Federal Public Corruption Defense: (Bribery, kickbacks, official misconduct)

    • Louisiana Federal Immigration Crimes Defense: (Illegal entry, smuggling, document fraud)

    • Louisiana Federal RICO Charges: (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act)

    • Louisiana Federal Environmental Crimes Defense: (Pollution, illegal dumping)  

    • Louisiana Federal Maritime Crimes Defense: (Crimes committed on the water, especially relevant in Louisiana)

    • Louisiana Federal Export/Import Violations: (Customs violations, illegal trade)

    • Louisiana Federal Forgery/Counterfeiting Defense: (Counterfeit currency, documents)

    • Louisiana Federal Violent Crimes Defense: (Federal kidnapping, federal assault)  

    • Louisiana Federal Sentencing Guidelines: (Understanding and challenging federal sentences)

    • Louisiana Federal Appeals: (Appealing federal convictions)

    • Louisiana Federal Grand Jury Investigations: (Representation during grand jury proceedings

    • Mississippi Federal Drug Trafficking Defense: (Interstate drug trafficking, federal conspiracy)

    • Mississippi Federal Drug Possession Charges: (Federal drug charges)

    • Mississippi Federal White Collar Crime Defense: (Mail fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, tax fraud)

    • Mississippi Federal Healthcare Fraud Defense: (Medicare/Medicaid fraud)

    • Mississippi Federal Bank Fraud Defense: (Embezzlement, false statements)

    • Mississippi Federal Money Laundering Defense: (Concealing proceeds of illegal activity)

    • Mississippi Federal Conspiracy Charges: (Conspiring to commit federal crimes)

    • Mississippi Federal Firearms Charges: (Illegal possession, interstate transport)

    • Mississippi Federal Cybercrime Defense: (Hacking, identity theft, online fraud)

    • Mississippi Federal Public Corruption Defense: (Bribery, kickbacks, official misconduct)

    • Mississippi Federal Immigration Crimes Defense: (Illegal entry, smuggling, document fraud)

    • Mississippi Federal RICO Charges: (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act)

    • Mississippi Federal Environmental Crimes Defense: (Pollution, illegal dumping)

    • Mississippi Federal Export/Import Violations: (Customs violations, illegal trade)

    • Mississippi Federal Forgery/Counterfeiting Defense: (Counterfeit currency, documents)

    • Mississippi Federal Violent Crimes Defense: (Federal kidnapping, federal assault)

    • Mississippi Federal Sentencing Guidelines: (Understanding and challenging federal sentences)

    • Mississippi Federal Appeals: (Appealing federal convictions)

    • Mississippi Federal Grand Jury Investigations: (Representation during grand jury proceedings)

    • Article 120 UCMJ Defense: (Rape and Sexual Assault)

    • Article 120b UCMJ Defense: (Abusive Sexual Contact)

    • Article 128 UCMJ Defense: (Assault)

    • Article 92 UCMJ Defense: (Failure to Obey Order or Regulation)

    • Article 107 UCMJ Defense: (False Official Statements)

    • Article 134 UCMJ Defense: (General Article - Conduct Prejudicial to Good Order and Discipline)

    • Article 86 UCMJ Defense: (Absence Without Leave - AWOL)

    • Article 89 UCMJ Defense: (Disrespect Toward Superior Commissioned Officer)

    • Article 90 UCMJ Defense: (Willfully Disobeying Superior Commissioned Officer)

    • Article 112a UCMJ Defense: (Wrongful Use of Controlled Substances)

    • Article 121 UCMJ Defense: (Larceny and Wrongful Appropriation)

    • Courts-Martial Defense: (General, Special, and Summary Courts-Martial)

    • Article 15 UCMJ Defense: (Non-Judicial Punishment)

    • Administrative Separation Boards: (Board of Inquiry, Show Cause Boards)

    • Military Investigations Defense: (NCIS, CID, OSI investigations)

    • Military Discharge Upgrades: (Correcting wrongful discharges)

    • Military Officer Misconduct Defense: (Officer-specific violations)

    • Military Fraud Defense: (Fraud against the government)

    • Military Domestic Violence Defense: (Domestic incidents within the military)

    • Military Traffic Violations: (Violations on military installations)

Whether you’re looking for an emergency criminal lawyer in Gulfport, a free criminal defense consultation for a Mississippi felony murder charge, or just a Gulfport MS drug possession attorney, look no further.

Johnny Weber isn’t just a Mississippi federal criminal defense or Gulfport court lawyer; he’s also a lawyer for your whole life. He may be able to help protect your estate and family members during the criminal process with any associated civil matters that may arise from your charges.

Advocating with Passion and Principle™

  • State

    Navigating Louisiana or Mississippi state courts? Local knowledge matters. We understand the nuances of each jurisdiction, from New Orleans to the Gulf Coast.

    From initial hearings to trial, we're committed to securing the best possible outcome.

    If you're facing charges, get an advocate who knows the system on both sides of the state line.

  • Federal

    Facing federal drug charges, white-collar crimes, or conspiracy charges?

    Federal charges demand immediate, specialized attention. Don't risk your freedom in your federal court case.

    Federal investigations move fast. Don't wait. We provide proactive federal criminal defense, from pre-indictment investigations to trial. Protect your rights and your future

  • UCMJ

    Article 120, Article 92, or other Uniform Code of Military Justice violations?

    Having served as a JAG Officer and private UCMJ attorney, Johnny Weber has experience defending service members against a wide range of military offenses.

    Protect your military career and reputation. Give us a call at Weber Law Firm.

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“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena … “

— Theodore Roosevelt, The Man in the Arena

Stages of Criminal Defense

    • Free Initial Consultation

    • Case Review to analyze evidence, police reports, and witness statements.

    • Explanation of Your Legal Rights

    • Assessment of Potential Defenses in the prosecution's case.

    • Independent Investigation

    • Evidence Analysis, including witness credibility and digital data.

    • Expert Witness Consultation, if needed

    • Discovery Review

    • Negotiate with Prosecutors, if you want it, for plea bargaining and reduced or dropped charges.

    • Motion Filing, like motions to suppress evidence or to dismiss charges.

    • Preliminary Hearings on these motions

    • Bail/Bond Hearings, to help secure your release ahead of trial

    • Jury Selection

    • Opening Arguments

    • Cross-Examination of Witnesses

    • Presentation of Defense Evidence

    • Closing Arguments

    • Sentencing Advocacy

    • Appeals

    • Expungement/Record Sealing

    • Probation/Parole Violations