Lubbock Criminal Attorney Fred Stangl has once again delivered justice and results for clients. In a series of recent victories, Stangl secured full dismissals for three separate clients facing serious felony and misdemeanor charges — outcomes that, in each case, changed the trajectory of real people’s lives.

Felony Theft Dismissed: Elderly Woman’s Innocence Recognized

Fred Stangl secured the dismissal of a felony theft charge against an elderly woman who had been accused of altering and cashing a stolen check through her own personal bank account. The accusation was serious — and made more complicated by the fact that the client carried a prior felony conviction for welfare fraud.

Fred Stangl built a clear and persuasive argument that his client was innocent and that Texas would be unable to meet its burden of proof at trial. Ultimately, Stangl convinced the prosecutor to dismiss charges due a lack of evidence.

It is a result that underscores an important truth about criminal defense: a prior record does not make someone guilty of a new accusation, and every client deserves a vigorous defense regardless of their history. For this elderly Lubbock woman, Fred Stangl’s refusal to accept anything less than the truth made all the difference.

Felony Domestic Assault Dismissed: Preparation Speaks Louder Than Words

In a second recent victory, Fred Stangl obtained a dismissal on a felony Domestic Assault charge. A case that illustrates one of the most powerful tools in a skilled defense attorney’s arsenal: genuine trial readiness.

Fred Stangl reviewed the facts, analyzed the evidence and prepared for his client’s defense. After informing the Court and the prosecutor that he was ready for trial, a dismissal was filed shortly thereafter.

This outcome is no coincidence. Prosecutors evaluate their cases in the context of who they are up against. When a defense lawyer signals that they are fully ready for trial, it forces a serious re-examination of the evidence. Fred Stangl’s client walked away from a felony charge that could have followed them for the rest of their life.

Endangering a Child Case Dismissed: A Mother’s Family Reunited

Perhaps the most emotional of the three recent victories involves a Lubbock mother who faced a charge of Endangering a Child after her young, curious child discovered and ingested medication that had been stored in her nightstand. As any parent knows, children are endlessly inquisitive — and even the most careful households cannot always anticipate every risk. When the incident occurred, this mother did exactly what a responsible parent should do: she sought medical treatment for her child immediately.

Despite her swift and appropriate response, criminal charges were filed. The prospect of a child endangerment conviction loomed over her life, threatening not only her freedom but her ability to care for and remain with her family.

Fred Stangl stepped in and made a straightforward but powerful argument: this was not a criminal matter. It was an accident — the kind of frightening moment that families across Texas experience — and the client’s immediate action in seeking medical help demonstrated her love and responsibility as a mother, not criminal neglect or recklessness. Stangl worked diligently to convey that reality to the prosecutor, and in the end, the State agreed. The case was dismissed.

For his client, it was more than a legal victory. It was the chance to move forward, to keep her family whole, and to put one of the most frightening chapters of her life behind her.

A Lubbock Defense Attorney Who Fights for Real Results

These three dismissals — a felony theft, a felony domestic assault, and a child endangerment charge — reflect the kind of determined, thoughtful, and client-centered representation that Fred brings to every case in Lubbock and across West Texas. Whether the charges involve financial crimes, family violence allegations, or accusations rooted in a tragic accident rather than criminal intent, Stangl approaches each matter with the same core commitment: to investigate fully, prepare relentlessly, and fight for the best possible outcome.

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Lubbock, Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl is ready to help.