Environmental Crimes Defense in Louisiana
Several federal and state laws govern the ways in which Louisiana companies must handle hazardous waste and conduct other environmentally sensitive activities. Potential penalties are extremely strict for violating laws like the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Resource Conservation Recovery Act and other state and federal laws.
Companies that engage in commercial activities with hazardous waste byproducts must be ever vigilant to avoid running afoul of these laws. Even seemingly minor violations can be charged as environmental crimes carrying stiff fines and even possible jail sentences for corporate officers.
If your company is under investigation for violation of the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act or another environmental quality law, it is critically important to seek legal counsel as early as possible. Without early intervention from an experienced environmental crimes attorney, corporate officers run a very real risk of being forced to pay fines or serve jail sentences for violations of environmental laws.
The Law Offices of J. Kevin Stockstill ∙ Lafayette, Louisiana ∙ Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lafayette & Baton Rouge criminal defense lawyer J. Kevin Stockstill has more than 14 years' experience as a Louisiana criminal defense lawyer. Admitted to defend clients in federal court in 1996, Mr. Stockstill has significant experience advising and defending corporate officers whose corporations are under investigation for violation of environmental laws or commission of other environmental crimes.
Our law firm has advised and represented large corporations and their officers in environmental investigations conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
We have negotiated with these agencies on behalf of corporations accused of such environmental crimes as:
- Dumping or disposing of toxic or hazardous materials into the air or the waterways
- Failure to properly report a hazardous materials spill
- Failure to properly report a hazardous materials release into the air
Early Legal Intervention Is Critical in Environmental Crimes Cases
In investigations involving allegations of environmental crimes, early assistance from a knowledgeable and aggressive defense attorney is a good business practice. As soon as the EPA investigators come to call, make sure you have a smart advocate on your side to serve as your spokesperson and negotiator.
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The Stockstill & Webre Trial Lawyers LLC represents clients in environmental crimes cases in Lafayette, Baton Rouge and throughout southern and central Louisiana.
Learn more about our past work via our summary of verdicts and settlements and links to newsworthy cases Mr. Stockstill has handled.
General information about criminal law is available via our Criminal Defense FAQ. You can also download Mr. Stockstill's free report, "9 Mistakes People Make When They Are Charged With a Crime."
To schedule a confidential consultation, call our Lafayette office at 337-262-0203, or contact us online. Urgent telephone calls are returned 24 hours daily.
