Tradesmen and Criminal Convictions.

There is a common misconception.  If someone in the trades loses their license due to criminal behavior their career is over.  It has happened thousands of times in California.  Maybe you or a loved one made a handsome living as a contractor, a teacher, or a real estate agent for example and because of a criminal driving conviction you feel that your career is over.

Let me introduce you to SR-22.  In the Big Bear state this is a document that verifies insurance for a high-risk individual.  This may be the answer to the problem of obtaining insurance after a criminal conviction.  It is filed with the department of motor vehicles and is obtained typically after a DUI or driving without insurance, for example.

For those residents of San Jose and the surrounding area call Attorney William Chestnut.  He is an experienced California DUI attorney with experience and knowledge about SE-22.  For decades he has successfully defended Californians who have lost their driver’s licenses.  Call Bill today for the help you need at (408) 298-6990.

Three Strikes Cases in California.

The “three strike law” has been an important deterrent to crime in our state.  It was originally enacted just over 20 years ago.  By definition it gives the judge latitude to impose a much harsher sentence on anyone who has been previously convicted of two prior serious criminal offenses.  This is where things become a bit fuzzy in defining prior “serious” criminal convictions.

For example, in one case an individual was accused of stealing $153 worth of video tapes from Kmart stores.  Because he had a distant past of drug abuse and had committed residential burglaries those video tapes might have cost him serious prison time.  As a result, this individual had “the book thrown at him” and was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 50 years!

Whoa Nellie, does something seem excessive and unfair here?  We strongly urge you to call Attorney William Chestnut.  He is an experienced California three strikes defense lawyer in San Jose. He will bring nearly 40 years of experience and success to defend you against the possibility of an unduly harsh sentence.  Call Bill today for the help you need at (408) 298-6990.