A San Jose Defense Attorney Who Will Fight For You.

William Chestnut has over 35 years of experience in dealing with the law from both sides. Once a probation officer, this opened his eyes to the injustices he saw. Having felt the legal system was treating folks unfair based on biased reasoning, he decided to become a Criminal Defense Trial Attorney.


Since then, he has fought aggressively to ensure the rights of all of his clients are protected. We as a nation are a minuscule part of the world's population yet we imprison far more persons per capita than any other industrialized nation. That is a terrifying thought. It really makes you pause and think about the line: "land of the free...". Maybe land of the mostly free would be more apropos.


This isn't an effort to smear our justice system, it can only be improved when awareness is made and reform is pursued.
Until then, if you or someone you know are facing criminal charges, don't go it alone. Seek the counsel of a competent attorney who knows the law inside and out. The Law Offices Of William Chestnut are standing by and ready to fight for you.

San Jose Area Teen Arrested After Allegedly Assaulted Cop

Police used a Taser on a teen who they say had been smashing side mirrors on cars in a parking lot. They also say the San Jose area teen punched a cop after they tried to arrest him, leading to the use of the Taser. When teens are arrested for violent crimes, they sometimes don't understand their rights. Police will talk to them without a parent, guardian or attorney present, and if a teen says something to them, authorities may use it against the teen in court.

The teenager in this case is facing charges of felony vandalism, public drunkenness, battery on a police officer and resisting arrest. All of these charges can lead to significant consequences if the person is convicted. Many times when a teen is charged with a crime, they might find it hard to further their education and might even have difficulty finding a job.

Because of the potential consequences, it might be wise for a teen and their parents to speak with a criminal defense attorney. An attorney can help make sure their rights are preserved. If police said or did anything that might have violated the teen's rights during an arrest, it might lead to a wrongful conviction.

A rigorous criminal defense can help fight charges and might be able to reduce the impact criminal charges have on a teenager's future. Criminal charges could have an effect on a person's ability to get into college and further their education beyond high school. An alleged mistake as a teenager shouldn't mean a person's entire future goals become unattainable.

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