Someone Willing To Fight For Me On A Sex Offense Charge.

A sex offense charge can carry with it not only a harsh penalty, but an unshakable stigma. Unfortunately, our laws make anyone who has had a sex offense register as a "sex offender". When people hear: "sex offender" they are inclined to place all sex charges under the same umbrella. This can not only inhibit your ability to gain or maintain employment for the rest of your life. It will also inhibit or render impossible the ability to obtain a residence.

Whatever your sex offense charge may be, The Law Offices of William Chestnut are willing to fight for you. Don't let a stigma ruin your future. Going it alone will guarantee a bleak future. We aren't here to judge, we're hear to ensure that ALL of your rights are protected. Our attorney's will fight for you and your future.

If you or someone you know is facing sex offense charges, give us a call NOW. Time is of dire importance. Don't let the legal system chew you up, spit you out and then stigmatize you.

Whom To Call If You Are Arrested In San Jose For A Dui.

Spring is here and Californians are migrating to the beach to cool off. A tradition as old as the Santa Ana winds. With that also comes an increase of drunk driving.

You spent the day at the beach drinking a few beers and soaking up some rays. A couple of hours go by and you think you’re fine to drive. The breathalyzer you are given on PCH begs to differ. You just won a 10,000 dollar debt and jail time... How do you feel?
Probably pretty scared. Luckily, our competent attorneys are well versed in California’s strict DUI laws and will comb through your case to find any and every discrepancy from law enforcement, jailers, judges, prosecutors, et al.

The law isn’t perfect. Neither are those who enforce it--which is why we try to be. If you have recently been arrested for a DUI, give us a call yesterday. Time is paramount. Don’t let the legal system treat you like a bingo ball. Bouncing around an encasement hoping your number gets called so you can get out. Don’t take your chances. Give us a call. We’ll pull your number and get you out so you can get back to the business of living.

Is Your Child Facing Serious Drug Charges?

“Boys will be boys” people often say when a youth engages in mischief. But what if it goes beyond toilet papering a house (which, by the way is an arrestable offense).
But what if it’s worse than that? What if your child is facing serious drug charges? Vandalism? Or the most serious; murder.

When facing the justice system as a juvenile, a few things should be taken into account.
Did the said youth know that what he/she was doing was wrong? Illegal?
The juvenile justice system should seek to rehabilitate and curb behavior rather than punish.
There is a disproportionate amount of minority youths being tried and sentenced for juvenile crimes that when their white counterparts face the same charges, the repercussions are far less.
As is the adult justice system is often imbalanced and flawed, so is the juvenile justice system.

These are scary realities your child will be facing. In some cases they may even be tried as an adult depending on the severity of the circumstances. Don’t let your child go it alone and don’t think because he or she is “just a kid” that they will be treated as such.

Curbing and rehabilitating a youth before he or she reaches the adult prison system is far more successful then trying to do so after they’ve entered the adult prison system. Sometimes a little guidance and patience is what’s needed to turn a youth around. Call us today so we can help steer you on that path. Go it alone and you may see the juvenile justice system is more concerned with moving cases along than rehabilitating your young one.

Contact A Defense Attorney For California Sex Crimes Defense

Conviction for a sexual offense carries a lifelong stigma. Required registry as a sex offender can make that conviction very, very public. Unfortunately, increasing reliance on black-and-white rules and society's impatience for quick, easy solutions have subjected hundreds of thousands of people subject to these public badges of shame. Far too often, people—including juveniles—who are convicted of relatively minor, one-time offenses face years of harassment.

Unfortunately, if you have been charged with a sex offense in California, you stand a strong chance of becoming one of them. It is essential to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer who is committed to protecting your rights and relentlessly defending you in court.

San Jose criminal defense attorney William Chestnut has been protecting the accused in the Bay Area for 30 years and is dedicated to providing those accused of sex crimes a powerful defense. Contact him now through this Web site or call (408) 298-6990 for a free initial consultation.

Do not talk to the police without an attorney. What you say in a police interview may determine whether you are charged with indecent exposure, statutory rape or a major felony. Many sex crimes can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the facts and circumstances. Some convictions require mandatory sex offender registration, while others do not. A knowledgeable defense lawyer may be able to advocate for less serious charges—and help you minimize the potential consequences.

Attorney William Chestnut has handled thousands of criminal cases during his 30 years of criminal defense. He protects the rights of people throughout Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Alameda County, Silicon Valley and the South Bay Area who are charged with sex offenses including:

• Indecent exposure 
• Prostitution or solicitation of prostitution 
• Rape or sexual assault, including "date rape" and forcible rape 
• Statutory rape 
• Possession or production of Internet child pornography 
• 647(a) crimes: misdemeanor sexual contact with a child 
• 288 crimes: child molestation not including sexual intercourse 
• Felony child molestation 
• Life-sentence rape (substantial sexual contact over time with a child) 
• Failure to register as a sex offender or failure to update the sex offender registry 

Contact Attorney William Chestnut for a Free Initial ConsultationA sex offense conviction can be extraordinarily and permanently destructive. Do not give up. You have options, and a thorough, aggressive criminal defense can help. Contact the Law Offices of William Chestnut today for a free initial consultation.

Don't Ever Talk To The Police Before Talking To An Attorney

 When you choose a criminal defense lawyer, choose one who:

• is committed to strict confidentiality
• will take the time to listen, return your phone calls, and give you honest, practical advice
• will perform a thorough, independent investigation of your case
• has the experience, skill, and positive professional relationships to be a strong advocate for you with police and prosecutors
• has the ability to formulate a defense that will capture the attention of jurors

Attorney Chestnut is dedicated to just this type of personal service, trust, hard work and powerful advocacy.

Located two blocks south of Taylor/Naglee near I-880, William Chestnut's law offices are open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekend appointments can be arranged, and attorney Chestnut is available to meet with you in jail. The firm accepts Visa, MasterCard, cash and checks as payment for its services. Contact the Law Offices of William Chestnut today to arrange for a free initial consultation.

Call for a free consultation immediately. (408) 298 - 6990 (24/7).

Choose A Defense Attorney With A Broad Range Of Criminal Defense Services Based On Experience

William Chestnut represents people throughout Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Alameda County, Silicon Valley and the South Bay Area who are charged with any of a wide variety of California felonies or misdemeanors:

• Record clearances and expungements
• Certificates of rehabilitation
• Applications for pardon by the governor
• Domestic violence and protective order hearings
• Sex offenses, from indecent exposure to child sex offenses
• Computer crimes, cyber crimes and Internet crimes such as Internet fraud or phishing schemes and identity theft
• Environmental crimes
• Theft crimes, property offenses and fraud, including benefits fraud such as workers' comp fraud or welfare fraud
• White-collar crime
• Traffic violations, speeding tickets and traffic crimes from hit and run to vehicular homicide
• DUI, including DMV license suspension hearings
• Drug offenses from possession of marijuana to drug trafficking conspiracy
• Violent crimes, including assault and weapons charges
• Parole and probation violations
• Sex offender registration violations
• Issues involving the immigration consequences of criminal charges
• Juvenile offenses

Contact Attorney William Chestnut for a Free Initial Consultation

Located two blocks south of Taylor/Naglee near I-880, William Chestnut's law offices are open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekend appointments can be arranged, and attorney Chestnut is available to meet with you in jail. The firm accepts Visa, MasterCard, cash and checks as payment for its services. Contact the Law Offices of William Chestnut today to arrange for a free initial consultation.

Call for a free consultation immediately. (408) 298 - 6990 (24/7).

Questionable Forensics Means New Trial For Murder Defendant

Perhaps one of the greatest misconceptions we have today is that because forensics is called a science the information that results from the tests and analyses done by experts in that field is thought to be indisputable truth. What criminal defense attorneys in California and elsewhere know is true, though, is that forensic evidence can be, and many times is, faulty, unreliable and experts may exaggerate their significance, all of which can result in innocent defendants being convicted.

The prevalence of such miscarriages of justice is what inspires the efforts of the Innocence Project - a national group that helps those it feels have been wrongly convicted and incarcerated get the justice they are due. One of the latest such cases involves a 34-year-old Minnesota man who's been in prison for six years of a 14-year sentence for the death of an infant daughter. He was freed on bail and has been granted a new trial based on new evidence presented in court by Innocence Project attorneys.

Don't assume that if you're innocent the "truth will set you free". Anyone being accused of a crime needs aggressive representation. If you're in need of criminal defense contact San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney William Chestnut at 408-298-6990 or at williamchestnutlaw.com for assistance.