Use Extra Caution When Driving or Walking During December.

More than 700 people nationally are expected to be injured or killed each DAY during December in drunken driving crashes alone, a rate two to three times higher than the rest of the year, according to the centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

If you could turn back the clock you would not have had that extra drink.  You would not have crossed the street while looking at your cell phone.  You would have taken an extra second to look both ways before turning into traffic.

Regardless of whom is at fault in these holiday season catastrophes you need the best representation possible if you are accused in any type of accident where you are deemed at fault.  It can literally be the difference between freedom and incarceration in 2015 and beyond.

You may rely on the Law Office of William Chestnut for aggressive representation against any criminal charge of which you may be accused.  This is already a stressful and difficult time.  Put your trust in William Chestnut and give him a call at (408) 298-6990 to handle your case anywhere in the San Jose California area.

Has Police Brutality Reached New Heights?

With all of the news we have been reading lately you might begin to believe that we are living in a society ruled by a heartless group of law enforcers.  The truth is we are an expanding and divergent society and these problems come to the forefront with an increase in population and our access to information 24/7. 

There will always be a need for law enforcement, but not brutality.  Sometimes there is a fine line between the two.  In larger urban areas such as San Jose there is a melting pot of diverse races, creeds, and colors.  Regardless of the way each member of society believes in the way the law is enforced there will be certain guidelines that MUST be followed to ensure order. 

Interpretation of the way law enforcement is handled is the job of the courts.  You absolutely need the best possible representation in a court of law now more than ever.  Your case may be examined in a variety of ways and only the very best attorney can advise you on how it should be properly handled. 

For the very best criminal legal representation in the San Jose area contact the law office William Chestnut at 1010 West Taylor St. in San Jose…or call him now at (408) 298-6990.  Your future freedom is too important to leave to chance.

A Competent San Jose Juvenile Attorney

If your son or daughter is facing the juvenile criminal justice system, you should know of the severe ramifications a criminal conviction can have on your child's future. Attorney William Chestnut has experience on all sides of the law. His intimate knowledge of your case and you as a person is what sets him aside from other attorneys who just want to move your case along.

If your child is facing the criminal justice system, don't gamble with his or her future. Call Attorney William Chestnut for a consultation. Preserving your child's future is a phone call away.

Don't Let The Holidays Get You Down

The holiday season is around the corner, and with that comes an excess of DUI's. A combination of celebration and seasonal depression can lead to the spike around the holidays, but the result is the same if you find yourself facing a DUI charge.

Did you know that in San Jose, if you are arrested for a criminal DUI, there are certain steps you can take to help avoid a conviction?

The first step is consulting with an experienced San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney, William Chestnut. He knows that no two cases are alike and he has an excellent understanding of the law, the local rules and regularly works against the attorneys at the District Attorney's office. His extensive legal experience and familiarity with the process with be vital to your criminal defense.
You shouldn't have to face it alone. 

Give Attorney William Chestnut a call today. Your future is worth preserving. 

An Attorney In San Jose Who Will Fight For You

The Halloween season begins the Holiday Season. As we all know, DUI arrests tend to rise during the holidays. There are numerous reasons why, but the greatest is stress.




When we are kids, the holidays are pretty stress free. Nobody is expecting anything from us and we know we are going to be getting a bunch of goodies.




But, then we grow up and the responsibilities and rigors of adulthood seem to quell those love of the holidays because they remind us of how expensive and stressful they can be.




Add to that, the office work parties, the neighborhood parties and all of the travel. The short of it? The Holidays are stressful. Whether your rich or poor, the holidays seem to offer up problems for people in all walks of life.




Whether you were arrested for DUI or something even more serious, you have a friend during the holidays and beyond. William Chestnut, Attorney. For more than 30 years, Attorney Chestnut has a distinguished record on both sides of the law and has a complete understanding of both and how they affect you.




Don't let the holidays get you in a rut. If you go to that office party, carpool with a designated driver, or take a taxi, or uber. But, if you do happen to find yourself on the wrong end of the law, you know who to call.

An Attorney Who Listens...

When dealing with the police, be respectful and also be aware of your rights. Don't try and plea your case to the arresting officer, it won't help. In fact, it can, and often times does hurt to do so. The right to remain silent is indeed a right and should be embraced by anyone facing the law. Be compliant and respectful, but as they say: "Tell it to the judge"... Instead, tell it to us.

We will listen to all aspects of your case. Attorney Chestnut has over 30 years experience in both sides of the law. Don't settle for an attorney who doesn't listen--just tells you what he or she wants you to do. Get someone who will listen. There are so many mistakes made by police, lawyers, judges, etc. Attorney Chestnut will work to uncover all of these mistakes and help you get back to life.

For more information, call the Offices of William Chestnut at  (408) 298-6990

The Need For Sentence Reform

When coming out of prison, people need many things, but the critical ones are safe housing, drug treatment and jobs. Theoretically, $2 billion dollars allocated to prison inmate reduction and sentence reform is ironically being given to county jails, which have seen their own overcrowding only get worse as they have absorbed thousands of inmates from state prisons. So far, counties have allocated an average of just 12 percent of their realignment funds to re-entry programs.

Where does this leave someone who has to reenter society? If there are no jobs, no treatment facilities and no proper reentry programs, the revolving door of California's
prison system perpetuates.

Until major sentencing reform is even discussed, a competent attorney who understands ALL aspects of the law from both sides; is your best defense when facing the justice system. Your best chance to preserve your future is to act in the present. Call the Law Offices of William Chestnut for a consultation. We are here to fight vigorously for you.