The Legacy of Lubbock and the Law: December, 2015
Compiled by Chuck Lanehart 100+ Years Ago The Last Saloon “With the closing of the saloons in Amarillo last Wednesday night the last legalized saloon in the Texas Panhandle and the Plains discontinued business in compliance with the State laws and the wishes of the majority of the people of this section of the State.…
Lubbock County Still in Limbo, But Tarrant County Okays Bypass Badges
By Chuck Lanehart Almost a year ago, LABA and a coalition of local bar associations were set to pitch formally the Lubbock County Frequent Courthouse Visitors Badge Program (LCFCV) to the Lubbock County Commissioners. But on the eve of the presentation, Commissioners pulled the item from its agenda with a promise to “study the issue…
Victory in Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) case for Fred Stangl
Fred Stangl had a victory earlier this week. In a contested hearing in a DWI case, the judge threw out the only standardized field sobriety test administered by the investigating officer. After the hearing, the prosecutor dismissed the case altogether. Additionally, based upon the result of the hearing, the Texas Department of Public Safety abandoned…
Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl Contribute to Brendan Murray Scholarship
As an organization, the Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (LCDLA) uses its annual party to raise money for the Brendan Murray Criminal Defense Endowed Scholarship. Brendan, tragically taken far too soon due to complications from knee surgery, was the son of Brian (an LCDLA member) and Lynne Murray. We are proud to contribute to LCDLA…
Chuck Lanehart speaks about recent teacher-student sex cases
In just the past year and a half, three area educators—all women—confessed to having inappropriate relationships with high school students. However, all avoided jail time, managing to get off with only probation. Some are calling that the “legal equivalent” of simply a slap on the wrist. “That’s a good question. There’s definitely a double standard…
The Legacy of Lubbock and the Law
Compiled by Chuck Lanehart 100+ Years Ago “Holbrook Trial for Killing Crosser Set for Today in Garza County Court: Wednesday south bound train bore a large number of Lubbock citizens as well as a big bunch from Crosby County who were going to Post City to attend court, being witnesses in the Holbrook case. Many…
