David Alexander Brown, Felon In Possession Of A Gun Sentenced, Mobile AL, 2024

MOBILE, AL – In a harsh blow to a repeat offender, David Alexander Brown, a 28-year-old man from Robertsdale, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for his possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony.

Brown had been under federal supervision for a prior federal conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm from 2017. Court documents establish that Brown’s supervised release term was revoked in October of 2023. Brown was ordered to serve 18 months imprisonment for the violation of his conditions of supervision, to be followed by 18 months of additional supervision.

According to the court documents, the case began in July 2023 when Brown was stopped by a Baldwin County Sheriff’s deputy for a traffic violation, including no tag displayed on the vehicle as required by law. Brown, the driver, and his two passengers displayed extreme nervousness while the deputy spoke to Brown about the violation and Brown admitted that he had a pistol on his hip.

The deputy seized the gun and Brown consented to a search of the vehicle. During the search, the deputy found 4 grams of marijuana, 8.2 grams of methamphetamine, and a glass pipe used to ingest drugs. The subsequent investigation established that Brown was in possession of a firearm, which is a federal offense given his prior conviction.

Judge Terry F. Moorer imposed the 42-month sentence on this new conviction and ordered that Brown serve another five-year term of supervision following his release from imprisonment. As conditions of supervision, Brown will also undergo testing and treatment for drug and/or alcohol abuse and mental health treatment. He will also be subject to a search of his person and premises upon reasonable suspicion.

The firearm used in the commission of the offense was ordered forfeited to the United States. The case was investigated by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Gloria Bedwell prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.

Brown’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of violating federal laws and the importance of adhering to conditions of supervision. It is hoped that this harsh sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who may consider engaging in similar behavior.

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