Environmental Investigations Attorney

New Orleans, Louisiana

The environment is protected by local, state, and federal laws that are designed to protect the natural world, its resources, and the communities that depend upon them.

Capitelli & Wicker is an established criminal defense firm that represents clients throughout Louisiana in federal and state crimes. Whether they’re facing an investigation from the state of Louisiana, a federal agency, or some other government entity, our clients can rest easy knowing they have a team of tireless defense attorneys dedicated to protecting their rights and providing the best outcome possible.

When you are up against the government in a complex criminal case, we can rapidly pull together the legal team ready to build your defense.

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Environmental Investigations in Louisiana

Federal law prohibits negligent, intentional or willful actions that harm the environment. Both individuals and corporations can be charged with environmental crimes.

Louisiana and its many regional and local governments have extensive environmental laws as well. These laws are complex. If you are charged with an environmental crime, you may also be charged with other crimes too, such as fraud or conspiracy.

Aside from the environmental crime allegations, environmental criminal cases may also include allegations that the defendant has not properly maintained records, or that this paperwork may constitute false statements or an obstruction of justice.

If you are under investigation for an environmental crime, it is essential that you retain an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

Common Types of Environmental Crimes

Federal environmental crimes include, though are not limited to, the following, according to the EPA and the Office of the United States Attorneys:

Illegal transportation or disposal of hazardous or toxic waste or materials
Importing regulated chemicals into the U.S. without permission
Exporting hazardous materials into another country without that country’s permission
Tampering with drinking water
Illegal discharge of polluting materials into a U.S. water way
Violations of asbestos removal and disposal laws and regulations
Money laundering in regards to environmental violations
Mail or wire fraud
Conspiracy
Unlawful noise pollution
Air quality violations from manufacturing plants, energy production, etc.
Crimes against protected wildlife
Inhumane acts to animals (animal welfare crimes)
Worker safety crimes

Common Types of Environmental Crimes

Federal environmental crimes include, though are not limited to, the following, according to the EPA and the Office of the United States Attorneys:

Illegal transportation or disposal of hazardous or toxic waste or materials
Importing regulated chemicals into the U.S. without permission
Exporting hazardous materials into another country without that country’s permission
Tampering with drinking water
Illegal discharge of polluting materials into a U.S. water way
Violations of asbestos removal and disposal laws and regulations
Money laundering in regards to environmental violations
Mail or wire fraud
Conspiracy
Unlawful noise pollution
Air quality violations from manufacturing plants, energy production, etc.
Crimes against protected wildlife
Inhumane acts to animals (animal welfare crimes)
Worker safety crimes

Areas Served

Baton Rouge
Belle Chase
Covington
Gonzales
Hammond

Houma
Kenner
Lafayette
Laplace
Luling

Mandeville
Marrero
Metairie
New Orleans
Slidell
Thibodaux

Baton Rouge
Belle Chase
Covington
Gonzales
Hammond
Houma
Kenner
Lafayette
Laplace
Luling
Mandeville
Marrero
Metairie
New Orleans
Slidell
Thibodaux

Call a Trusted Louisiana Environmental Crime Law Firm Today

If you think that federal law enforcement is investigating you for environmental crimes, or you have been formally indicted, it is critical to hire a defense attorney with experience in federal court as soon as possible. At Capitelli & Wicker, our defense lawyers are ready to answer questions, begin reviewing the evidence against you, and build your defense. We make ourselves personally available to you so that you understand what you’re facing, how the federal criminal process works, and much more.

Get in touch with us by either calling us at 504-582-2425 or scheduling a consultation online.

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