Recent Testimonials for Chuck Lanehart
First Time DWI Offense
Are You Breaking the Law? Recent Changes in Texas for Labor Day 2019
Recent Wins for Criminal Attorney Fred Stangl
Burglaries and First Degree Drug Charges Fred recently represented a gentleman who was charged with multiple burglaries and a first degree drug charge. Due to prior criminal history, the client would have received a punishment of 15 years to life in prison. After filing a motion to suppress evidence, Fred successfully argued law enforcement illegally…
Felony THC Drug Possession
Chuck Lanehart shares the risk of a felony charge from THC possession in marijuana edibles, oils and waxes. A growing number of Texans have been charged with drug possession when driving from Colorado back home. Learn more about THC and specific legal strategies the firm takes to protect defendants.
Results on College Student Criminal Cases
Student crimes are a practice at Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl and our firm has experience defending young adults. Students are charged with a variety of misdemeanor to felony offenses carrying serious consequences without skilled criminal defense. Often first-time offenders, character witnesses and other case factors can help students at trial and with sentencing. THC Drug…
Caprock Chronicle: The Story of Quanah Parker
Case Dismissed for Veteran Accused of Burglary
Chuck Lanehart‘s client was scheduled for jury trial later this month, and today, Chuck obtained a dismissal of the case. The client, a decorated Iraq War veteran, was accused of burglarizing a former girlfriend’s home. The client faced a maximum of 20-years in prison if convicted. Chuck presented the prosecutor with evidence of the client’s…
Fred Stangl Receives Praise from Client
Recently, a thank you letter arrived from Fred‘s client, who was facing 5 years to life in prison. Originally charged with aggravated assault, Fred and co-counsel Mark Hall litigated the case and settled for a four-year sentence to Possession of a Weapon in a Correctional Institution. Fred’s client is now immediately parole-eligible. Below is the…
Dismissal of Aggravated Assault Charge for Client
On July 18, Chuck Lanehart finalized a 16-month pretrial diversion agreement on behalf of his client, who was facing 2-20 years in prison on an aggravated assault indictment. Chuck presented mitigating evidence to the prosecutor, resulting in a result which will mean a dismissal of the client’s charge. Eventually, an expunction of all records of…
