Dallas, Texas Environmental Law Defense Attorney
Manufacturers, businesses, even real estate developers may find themselves the target of a criminal investigation if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines certain regulations and laws were violated. Typically, criminal charges are brought if state or federal agents believe executives or managers intentionally sought to cover up environmental crimes through fraud, intimidation, or illegal dumping. The Obama administration is expected to bring an increasing number of prosecutions under CERCLA.
In order to convict individuals of environmental crimes, prosecutors must first prove criminal intent on the part of specific employees or managers. Even if environmental violations occurred, proving they were commissioned willfully and knowingly can be difficult. The law office of Dan Guthrie counsels and defends clients charged with, or under investigation for, criminal violations of environmental law.
If you or your company is currently under investigation or if you have been formally charged already, contact environmental law attorney Dan Guthrie today to schedule a free consultation regarding your case.
Criminal Violations of Environmental Regulations
The law office of Dan Guthrie defends people charged with committing crimes in regard to the following:
- CERCLA
- Violation of the Clean Water Act
- Illegal dumping of chemicals
- Covering up soil contamination with heavy metals
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Environmental Quality Improvement Act
- Release of toxic substances into the air
- Destruction of wetlands
- Falsifying research data to comply with environmental regulations
- Bribery of governmental and agency officials
Conspiracy Charges and Environmental Crimes Investigations
It's not uncommon for prosecutors to level conspiracy charges in environmental law violations cases. Introducing a charge of conspiracy means the hearsay rules that protect defendants against unsubstantiated statements made outside of the courtroom, don't apply in certain circumstances. As a result, other defendants who made a deal with prosecutors to reduce their sentence in exchange for testimony against others, may blame you for a crime you did not commit.
As your lawyer, Dan Guthrie works with his own team of former federal investigators who know how to collect evidence, work with forensic experts and documents, and check the work of federal agents. His office identifies conflicting testimony, pursues alternative leads the prosecution chooses to ignore, and brings to light deals made by prosecution witnesses that call to question the credibility of their testimony.
Contact Environmental Law Crimes Attorney Dan Guthrie Today
If you or your company has been accused of criminal violations in regard to environmental standards and regulations, contact criminal defense attorney Dan Guthrie today to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your case.
