Garza County Drug Possession Results in Case Dismissed
On October 7th, the entire firm worked as a team to win a dismissal in Garza County District Court. Our client was accused of 2nd degree possession of mushrooms and 2nd degree possession of THC. The penalty for a 2nd degree felony in Texas is governed by the Texas Penal Code § 12.33: imprisonment 2…
Fred Stangl Honored Again as Texas Super Lawyer for 2025
Chuck Lanehart Honored at Texas Tech Alumni Dinner
Texas Tech University’s College of Media & Communications recognized Chuck Lanehart as an outstanding alumni. Bio of Chuck Lanehart Chuck Lanehart, a respected criminal defense attorney, has practiced law in Texas for over four decades. A graduate of Texas Tech University, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in 1974 and a Doctor of…
Chuck Lanehart Earns Honest Feedback from Client
Until you have been charged with a crime, it can be challenging to grasp how life changing an arrest and criminal trial are to an individual and their families. We share the following real testimonial to highlight how important it is to have an advocate for your freedom. To have an attorney that is defending…
Chuck Lanehart Speaks to the Lubbock Area Bar Association
Lubbock Domestic Violence Dispute Evolves into a Criminal Case
Chuck Lanehart and Kaylee Long received recognition from the Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (LCDLA) for a complex criminal and family law case. Case Background The client represented herself and filed a protective order against her ex-boyfriend after he committed an act of domestic violence. In retaliation, he filed a bogus felony criminal charge against…
Fred Stangl Receives Praise from Parents of Young Adult
Our criminal law firm works directly with defendants who need representation and we are often hired by families of loved ones, college students to young adults that find themselves in trouble. Recently, Fred received the following thank you note: Thanks so much for taking wonderful care of our kiddo. You and your office were top…
Expunction Granted for Lubbock College Student
Fred Stangl received the following thank you note, after getting an expunction granted for a client. With a clean record, a college student’s past crimes and arrest will be hidden from background checks. I wanted to personally thank you and your entire staff for the outstanding support and legal expertise you provided with my son’s…
Chuck Lanehart Earns Special Recognition from the City of Lubbock
In a special ceremony, Chuck Lanehart was honored to be recognized by the Mayor and City of Lubbock Council. WHEREAS: Chuck Lanehart is a very successful criminal lawyer who’s been practicing in Lubbock since 1977 after graduating from Texas Tech University’s School of Law. Chuck has represented more than 200 homicide cases throughout his outstanding…
Client Earns Community Supervision After Dog Attack Causes Death
Fred Stangl secured a plea deal for his client on January 30, 2025 that would allow for community supervision of five years and upon completion, a dismissal of the criminal case. Pleading guilty to the terms was a positive result for a client that was out on bond since 2019 after being charged with attack…
