Comparing Violent & Property Crime in Lubbock
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,…
Travis Speaks on Inventory Searches at LCDLA
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.
Being a Good Criminal Defendant at Trial in Lubbock, Texas
After being charged with a crime, you have a lot at stake. Guilty or not, the way you conduct yourself and defend yourself during a criminal trial in Lubbock can determine whether your charges are reduced — or even dismissed. Statistically, few cases are actually decided at trial, but you must work hard on your…
Travis Wiebold is Undefeated at Trial
Travis Wiebold, our newest associate criminal attorney, is undefeated at trial. His first trial ended a couple of months ago when the Court granted Travis’ motion to suppress all the relevant evidence in a felony drug case, and the case was dismissed. On October 2, the jury acquitted Travis’ client in a second-degree felony injury…
Fred Stangl Secures Probation for Lubbock Client Charged with Murder
College Student’s Sexual Assault Charge Avoided
Criminal Attorney Wiebold Secures Motion to Suppress Evidence
Travis Wiebold, our newest criminal lawyer, won his first big case today. He litigated a motion to suppress evidence on a drug case in which his client was facing 25 years to life in prison. The judge granted the motion because of an illegal police search, which means the case was dismissed! Congratulations to Travis!…
Attorneys Aim to Bring Bonnie & Clyde Story to the Big Screen
Chuck Speaks at Lubbock Area Bar Association
It was my privilege today to address the Lubbock Area Bar Association on the topic of “Justice and Injustice on the Texas Plains.” Great turnout at the Texas Tech School of Law and a great audience. It was wonderful to have my wife, daughter and grandson in attendance!
Client Facing Two Felony Charges Reduced to Misdemeanors
Chuck Lanehart successfully defended a 34-year-old client who had been to prison twice previously. He was facing two felony charges: – Assault of a Public Servant (25-life sentence possible due to prior prison sentences) – Assault domestic violence with prior (25-life sentence possible due to prior prison sentences) – Multiple misdemeanors: DWI, Public Intoxication and…
