In many instances, we can have your case dropped before charges are even filed.
We can negotiate with the Prosecutor for drastically reduced charges.
If inadmissible evidence is a factor we can file a Pre-trial “Motion to Suppress.”
In the event of a conviction, we can persuade the court for more lenient punishment.
The attorneys at Chappell, Lanehart, & Stangl work as a team, collaborating to bring more than 50 years of collective experience to build a winning strategy for your defense. When you seek our legal advice, we will fully explain the legal process controlling your case. When you leave our office after your free consultation, you will understand the charges and the consequences, and you will be confident your case is in good hands.
Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl is one of the oldest criminal law firms in Lubbock, and boasts two specialists board-certified in the field of criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—Chuck Lanehart & Fred Stangl. Our criminal defense attorneys are known for their aggressive pursuit of justice and for their commitment to zealous advocacy. Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl focuses its practice on professional criminal defense for individuals and businesses. Our attorneys have built a stellar reputation in Lubbock and throughout Texas for top-notch criminal defense.
Our Lubbock criminal defense law firm has successfully represented thousands of clients facing alleged violations of federal laws, Texas state laws, and local laws. Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl believes there are no unimportant clients, and every accusation against a client is worthy of impassioned defense. We continue to hone our skills every day in order to continue to provide the best possible outcome to your case. Our expertise is unmatched in the following fields of law:
Fred has been named as a speaker for the prestigious “Prairie Pups” legal seminar co-sponsored by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. His presentation, on the subject of “Pretrial Case Management,” will take place January 8, 2025, at the Texas Tech University School of Law.
In 2019, a young man participated in a robbery gone wrong in a central Lubbock neighborhood. Tragically, it ended in the death of a victim and two suspects were charged with murder. Fred represented one suspect (the driver) and was able to secure a plea deal for aggravated robbery while the murder charge was dismissed.…
On October 17, Chuck Lanehart finalized one of Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl’s largest drug seizure cases in his client’s favor. The client was charged with possession with intent to deliver multiple Schedule 1 controlled substances, including fentanyl, morphine, methamphetamine, oxycodone and hydrocodone. The client was facing the possibility of multiple life sentences. After two years…
The FBI recently released statistics on crime for 2023 via the Uniform Crime Report program. This data is organized by state and even department with several categories of violent and property crimes. If you’re curious when we will have 2024 data, it won’t be until the end of 2025! Crime has been earning political headlines,…
Our rising star associate, uber-advocate Travis Wiebold, presented a well-received speech on the topic of inventory searches at a meeting of the Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association October 17. The talk was associated with his recent defense of a client whose first-degree drug case was dismissed following Travis’ successful motion to suppress evidence.
Obtain and review police reports pertaining to your arrest or criminal investigation.
We listen to what did and didn’t happen, ask pertinent questions, and assess the potential strength and/or weaknesses of the case.
Compile a list of possible witnesses and statements concerning your case. Interview and question all parties concerned.
Visit the scene of the arrest or alleged crime, combing for evidence while notating irregularities or conflicting information.
Conduct a thorough background check of all potential witnesses and involved parties, looking for information helpful to your case.
Hire a private investigator when applicable, to prove or disprove essential elements to your case.
Employ an independent laboratory to test, document, and testify as to the reliability of evidence and / or samples related to your case.
Evaluate the chain of events leading up to and resulting in your arrest and detention.
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Whether you were charged in Lubbock, the panhandle or elsewhere in Texas, our law firm is taking on new clients and happy to provide legal advice.
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