Cabin Fever Turned Ugly.

This time of year, many of us spend more and more time indoors even in the San Jose area.  When that happens familiarity can breed contempt.  Things can quickly escalate, and a verbal row turns into some perceived criminal act.  It is the ultimate he said/she said, and you had better have a sympathetic ear if you are arrested for domestic violence.

These days, California police have a low tolerance for such matters.  Excessive force, assault, battery, even kidnapping can result from such uproars.  There are often three sides to the story.  Your side, the other side, and the truth!  Until it happens to you it seems like a non-reality that could never occur in your household.

If you have been charged with domestic violence or assault, in the San Jose area you need a defense attorney who will listen to YOUR side of the story and make sure your rights are protected.  San Jose criminal defense lawyer William Chestnut has been protecting the rights of the accused for well over 40 years.  Call Bill 24/7 for a vigorous defense at (408) 298-6990.

5 awesome SF Bay Area things to do indoors on a rainy day

5 awesome SF Bay Area things to do indoors on a rainy day 

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Rain doesn't have to mean confined to your home with nothing to do!  Check out the list of great options for rainy days and get out and enjoy your day!

 

New California Criminal Laws in 2019.

As Jerry Brown wraps up his 2nd tenure he is putting his signature on some new state laws.  Some will have an impact on those who get arrested, on our youth, and those charged with marijuana offenses BEFORE marijuana was legalized.  Perhaps the most widely reviewed is the law that eliminates cash bail in California slated to take effect in October 2019.

California will become the first state to completely abolish cash bail, replacing the existing money bail system for one that evaluates a suspect for the likelihood of not appearing in court or be a risk to public safety. The goal is to create greater equality in who is held in jail awaiting trial, because it would not favor those who can afford to post bail. The appellate court has ruled that the state’s cash bail system is unconstitutional.

This is a watershed change in how suspects are treated in The Big Bear State.  It is just one of several new laws that will take effect in 2019.  A big new change has an impact on accomplices in murder cases.  Don’t try to learn all of them.  Attorney Bill Chestnut already knows them.  If you are accused of a crime in San Jose or the surrounding area, call Bill at (408) 298-6990. 

The ultimate Bay Area New Year’s Eve

The ultimate Bay Area New Year’s Eve

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"This is no time for Bay Area casual, people! This is New Year’s Eve in the city with all the glitz, glam and gams galore that go with it, even here in tech town. It’s the one night of the year when a hipster can wear a tux and not be laughed out of the kombucha bar."

The History of Criminal Justice in America.

When early colonists first came to America, the group did not include trained lawyers (insert joke here) or other law-knowledgeable persons. Many parts of the criminal justice system in colonial America were similar to those in England and France.  Colonial America operated on the basic idea of the British common law system.

The legal process of trials in colonial America was quite different from the modern one in many ways.  An interrogation of the accused was usually held in the magistrate’s own house with a few marshals or deputies as witnesses. However, during this step in the procedure, no lawyers were involved on behalf of either party.

How very different things were!  Today, if you or a loved one are accused of a crime in Central California you can call on one of the best to defend you.  San Jose criminal defense attorney William Chestnut will vigorously defend YOUR side.  From Bill and his family and friends to all of you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Winter Break Camps in the Bay Area

Winter Break Camps in the Bay Area

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"Winter Break Camps are a great way to keep your child entertained and engaged during the December school break. Offerings include art, sports, science and more."

 

Your Professional License may be Hanging in the Balance.

In the State of California if you are convicted, or even under investigation for a crime, then your professional license may be affected on a number of different levels.  Of course, a felony conviction would have a far greater impact on your future than would a misdemeanor, but either could be catastrophic!

Some vocations have stricter rules than others, but here are some of the careers that can be derailed in the Big Bear State.  Among others they are…accountants, attorneys (not surprisingly), people in the medical profession such as dentists, chiropractors, nurses, etc.  Even pharmacists may be affected by an investigation or conviction.

In the professional world you are always exposed even by the suspicion of a spurious deed.  Please call William Chestnut if you are under investigation for a felony or even a misdemeanor.  The stakes are way too high!  San Jose criminal defense attorney Bill Chestnut is ready to help in any way that he can.  Just call (408) 298-6990.