San Francisco Man Charged With Bike Thefts

A man is facing severe theft charges after allegedly receiving stolen property. The San Francisco man pleaded not guilty to theft charges after being accused of buying or receiving stolen bikes, which police say victims have identified. The man and his attorney say he would take the bikes and refurbish them from people he thought were giving him or selling him the bikes legally. Reports say that authorities aren't sure if the man stole the bikes.

Crimes such as theft can hurt a person's image, and their ability to conduct business. Because police aren't sure how the man obtained the bikes, they may not have proper evidence. Speaking with an attorney might be a wise decision for someone who is in a similar situation.

When a person is facing a crime, it is important that they understand their rights. In this case, the man may have not even known he was committing a crime. Police say the man in this case was selling the bikes online and at a flea market. The man in this case was trying to make a living refurbishing bikes, but instead is being charged with numerous theft related crimes. An attorney can help a person understand their rights and how the legal system works. They can also make sure that all the evidence in a case was gathered legally.

Any illegally obtained evidence could result in a wrongful conviction. This wrongful conviction could, in turn, lead to consequences related to a persons' career, including a person's inability to re-establish their business reputation.

Contact San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney William Chestnut at 408-298-6990 for assistance with criminal defense matters.

Man Accused Of Sex Acts With San Jose Girl

Sometimes people are accused of crimes that could harm their careers. A psychotherapist has been accused of engaging in sex acts with a girl in San Jose and is now facing criminal sexual charges. The man has reportedly never had any disciplinary action within the context of his job, and has said the girl was not one of his patients. Even if the girl was not one of his patients, the charges against him could limit his ability to continue as a licensed psychotherapist in the future.

According to reports, the man met the girl in a social context and he said she lied about her age. Cases like this can greatly impact a person's career, regardless of their relationship to the other person. The man's reputation can be hurt just by having charges brought against him, which highlights the severity of the charges he faces.

If the man is convicted of the crime, he risks losing his license to practice in his profession as well as other consequences besides jail time. Many states require people convicted of sexual offenses to register as a sexual offender, and announce their presence to neighbors if the ever move. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help people understand the charges they face and how the criminal court proceedings work.

Sometimes police and investigators present evidence that might have been illegally obtained. An attorney can help protect the accused person's rights and make sure that no improper evidence is presented in court. Any such evidence could result in a wrongful conviction.

Contact San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney William Chestnut at 408-298-6990 for assistance with criminal defense matters.