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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Fake Driver’s License Dismissed

We have all made mistakes, especially in our youth. For an 18-year old Texas Tech student, mistakes led to misdemeanor charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Fake Driver’s License. Fred got both charges dismissed and handled the case pro bono. I do wish to remain anonymous so I’m providing feedback via…

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Client Indicted for Murder, Accepts Plea Deal for Manslaughter

Chuck Lanehart is back in the news, as a client's favorable plea deal changed an indictment of murder to manslaughter. The criminal defendant was sentenced to 20 years in prison, after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of his brother-n-law in 2019. A family argument began while the criminal defendant was driving his sister,…

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Chuck Lanehart Secures Probation for Client Guilty of Manslaughter

Intoxication Manslaughter is a second degree felony in the State of Texas. Typical penalties can range from two to twenty years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Earlier this week, Chuck Lanehart’s client started serving ten years of probation. She must also serve six months of shock jail time following a drunk driving crash…

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Chuck Lanehart Recognized with Writing Award by The State Bar of Texas

The State Bar of Texas awarded Chuck Lanehart for Best Feature/Human Interest Story. The feature article in question was published in 2021 in Lubbock Law Notes and Lubbock Avalanche Journal.  "The Lawsuit that Won Diversity in Lubbock Leadership: Jones vs. The City of Lubbock" In addition, The Lubbock Area Bar Association has been selected to…

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All Charges Dismissed & Expunged for College Student

Past Client Accepted into Medical School After Charges Were Dismissed Chuck Lanehart received a positive update from a client represented years earlier, who was a young adult at the time. The client was a college student when he was arrested in a small, rural Texas county. The charges included: Assault of a Public Servant, Resisting…

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Chuck Lanehart to Speak at Lubbock Public Library

On Sunday, April 30th at 2:00 pm, Chuck Lanehart will speak at the Friends of the Library general meeting. Located in the Mahon Library Community Room, Lanehart will share stories about his two recent books: Marvels of the Texas Plains: Historic Chronicles from the Courthouse to the Caprock Tragedy and Triumph on the Texas Plains:…

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Law Clerk of Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl Receives Best Advocate Award

Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl is proud to announce Megan Gower was awarded best advocate in the 2023 regional American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition in Los Angeles. Megan is a second-year student at Texas Tech University School of Law, and has worked as a law clerk for our firm since she was an undergraduate…

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Recent Results and Updates for Attorney Fred Stangl

3 Years Probation Secured Fred Stangl finalized a federal embezzlement case involving the loss of more than $30,000 from a bank. On January 26th, he successfully convinced Judge Hendrix to give his client a sentence of three years probation, with six months of home confinement, plus restitution. The co-defendant was sentenced to seven months in…

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Chuck Lanehart Releases Marvels of the Texas Plains

The newest book from criminal defense attorney and historian, Chuck Lanehart was released on October 24th. Marvels of the Texas Plains: Historic Chronicles from the Courthouse to the Caprock is now available in paperpack and eBook format. Readers of the Lubbock Avalanche Journal’s Caprock Chronicle will recognize some of the stories and historical accounts. Although…

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Recent Results for Criminal Attorney Fred Stangl

Fred Stangl shares recent results for his clients. All were first time offenders without any criminal history. Many of these cases could have resulted in serious jail time, fines and a damaged reputation. Client was stopped for speeding and charged with Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon, Possession of Marijuana and felony Money Laundering.  The State also…

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