Environmental Crimes

Environmental crimes can be filed against individuals or corporations. Many state and federal laws exist that outline how a corporate or private individual may use natural resources. These laws come from a variety of places: EPA, DEQ, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act. Other laws strictly regulate hazardous waste disposal as well as storage. Because of the complexity and broad scope of these laws, you may not understand what specific part of an environmental law you are accused to have violated or how it was violated. The penalties for these violations can be devastating to your business and your personal livelihood and are even more onerous with repeat offenses. You need an experienced attorney representing you who understands these laws, can intelligently advise you, and is willing to devote the time and resources necessary to present your best defense, both in negotiations with the state before a trial and in the courtroom.