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Environmental Violations
Committing an environmental crime and violating the laws and regulations of the United States can be a serious offense. These regulations have been established to protect the health of the people and the natural resources. Releasing of a any toxic material into the water, air or soil which creates a significant danger of harm to people, property, or the environment, including air, water pollution, and illegal dumping, is in violation of federal environmental law.
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Environmental crimes can include a wide range of activities, such as:
- Improper storage of hazardous materials
- Littering and Illegal Dumping
- Failure to maintain legal environmental levels
- Air contamination
- Illegal Oil Dumping
- Illegal removal of asbestos
- Groundwater contamination
- Late night dumping
- Tampering with emission control
- Falsification of records
Committing an environmental crime can lead to serious penalties, such severe fines, costs for cleanup and even prison time. According to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a variety of factors are taken into consideration when determining your involvement at a criminal level. For example, if your involvement of illegal dumping took place in association with a company, depending on your position and whether you were instructed and ordered to do so can play a role in your case.
It is important to understand that regardless of your involvement or knowledge of your illegal practices; the aftermath can result in serious consequences, not only in your conviction, but the health and preservation of the pubic and environment.
Have you been arrested and charged with an environmental crime? Contact a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area to help you against your environmental violation today.
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