Just a handful of years ago environmentalists, government agencies, and environmental attorneys were still grappling with how to define exactly what was an environmental crime, what actions should be prosecuted, and what penalties were considered appropriate. In the late 20th century it mostly defined polluting the water or contaminating the air.
Rather than calling all environmental crime white-collar crime, law professionals tried to develop a better definition. Some of the factors are: (1) the harm done, whether the action caused harm immediately or was only potentially harmful; (2) the action itself, ranging from littering to major dumping of hazardous wastes; and, (3) the offender, whether individual or corporation.
Being accused of an environmental crime can be frightening and confusing. In the San Jose area one of the top environmental crime defense attorneys is William Chestnut. Over the years, Bill has defined HIS defense of those accused and brings unique expertise to the table. Please call him to day to discuss your case at (408) 298-6990.
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