Theft or Larceny…a Rose by any Other Name.

They are different words, but they mean the same thing in the State of California.  If you, or a loved one, has been detained on a charge of theft, you have been accused of a crime against property.  Note that Grand Theft can lead to imprisonment of up to three years, or in the alternative, a person can spend up to one year in the county jail.

Theft takes on several forms such as –

1.  Personal property

2.  Money…good ole’ greenbacks

3.  Real property…perhaps land or buildings

4.  The determined value of labor or services

If someone is convicted of theft in California, they could face up to 364 days in county jail and up to a $1000 fine.  Even petty theft (value less than $950.00) can carry a sere penalty.  The time is NOW to contact San Jose criminal defense attorney William Chestnut.  Bill will use his 40+ years of defending Californians against a charge of theft.  Call him today at (480) 298-6990.  

Did You or Someone you Care about Violate Penal Code Section 273.5?

California Penal Code Section 273.5 is the most commonly charged domestic violence related charge that deals with corporal injury to an individual who is or who once was an intimate partner of the accused.  Remember this…some women and men who are accused of domestic violence are actually victims of domestic violence!

Here are some things to know about the elements of 273.5 –

1.  Did the act lead to a traumatic condition?

2.  Was it an intentional act?

3.  How is an “intimate partner” defined?

4.  Was the defendant falsely accused? 

There is the rub.  Even in this “me too” world, thousands of people are being falsely accused of domestic violence.  Were you one of them?  Please call domestic violence defense attorney William Chestnut right away.  He practices out of San Jose CA and serves all of the surrounding area.  Just give Bill a call at (480) 298-6990. 

Annual Veterans Day Parade | San Jose

Annual Veterans Day Parade | San Jose

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Honor all those who have served and those who are continuing to serve their country at the 99th Annual Veterans Day Parade starting at noon in downtown San Jose on November 11, 2019.