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Our Beverly Hills Office is located at:

Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc.
Beverly Hills Criminal Defense Attorneys and DUI Lawyers

433 North Camden Drive, Suite 600
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 882-6277

Beverly Hills Criminal Defense Attorney

If you live in or around Beverly Hills, you know it’s a city of haves and have not.

On the one hand, this area is flush with money. Housing is a staggering 683% higher than the national average. Gas is through the roof; a trip to the beauty salon is outrageous; you can’t even go bowling for less than $25.

On the other hand, there are plenty of people out there who don’t have enough. Maybe you’re one of them. Maybe you sometimes feel like trying to even the score. You’re not alone. Though Beverly Hills is safer than most places when it comes to violent crimes, it’s virtually the nation’s capital when it comes to property crime. It seems everyone wants a piece of the action. So, if you’ve been caught burgling a house on Arden Drive, or breaking into a car over on Oakhurst, you’re not the first, and you won’t be the last.

Unfortunately, the criminal justice system doesn’t consider frustration as a mitigating factor in handing out sentences. If you’ve been arrested for theft or any other crime in Beverly Hills, you probably already know: the authorities here take a dim view of lawbreakers.

What you need is strong legal representation. You need someone to look out for your interests, to make sure you’re given a fair deal. At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, we’ve established a reputation for protecting our clients’ rights. Find out all you can about the charges against you. Know exactly what you’re up against. Then contact an attorney who can help you defend yourself.

Helpful City Resources:

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – West Hollywood Station

STATION INFO
780 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 855-8850

Friends Community Center

6910 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 463-1601

West Hollywood Addiction Treatment Center

9024 Harratt St.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(855) 622-6723

Car Theft:

With all the flashy cars cruising up and down Santa Monica, it’s not surprising so many are stolen each week. In fact, it’s surprising that the numbers aren’t higher. Maybe you decided a little boosting might make for some easy money.

If you’ve been arrested for stealing a car, or, as the California prosecutors like to call it, “Grand Theft Auto,” you’ll likely be charged with a felony. The potential jail sentence is between sixteen months and three years. If you can convince a judge that you merely “borrowed” the car for a joyride, you might be able to get the charges reduced to “unlawful taking of a car.” That’s only a misdemeanor, but even so, you’re looking at up to a $5,000 fine and up to a year in jail.

Even if you aren’t after the car itself, if you break into a vehicle to steal something from inside it, you’re facing the same basic penalties you would if you’d stolen the car. “Auto burglary” is what’s known as a “wobbler offense” in California law, meaning the prosecutor can charge you with a misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor carries up to a one-year jail term. A felony conviction can mean between sixteen months and a year in jail.

Oddly enough, breaking into a car isn’t illegal in California. To convict you, the prosecution must prove you intended to commit some other crime when you broke in, such as theft.

Burglary:

Maybe your ambitions were higher than making a quick smash and grab from a car parked in a dark alley. Plenty of people get arrested each year in Beverly Hills for burglary. If you’re one of them, here’s what you should know about how California treats this crime.

As with car theft, the real difference-maker when it comes to burglary is intent. On the one hand, you can’t be convicted of burglary just because you’ve been found in someone else’s home. On the other hand, you can be charged even if you’re not inside that home. The issue is whether a prosecutor can establish your intentions. If, for instance, you are caught with tools such as a crowbar, a hammer, or a lock pick, you’ll have a harder time convincing a judge you’re innocent.

Another important distinction with burglary has to do with the type of property you’re breaking into. Breaking into a commercial property, for example, is treated as second-degree burglary. It can be either a misdemeanor or a felony. Misdemeanors carry a maximum sentence of one year in county jail. Felony convictions receive between sixteen months and three years in state prison.

Breaking into a residential property, however, is treated far more seriously. It’s designated as first-degree burglary and carries a potential sentence of up to six years in state prison and $10,000 in fines. In addition, first-degree burglary counts as a strike on your California record. That means if you’ve committed other crimes in the past, residential burglary could garner you a twenty-five year sentence.

Superior Court of California – Beverly Hills Courthouse

9355 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 281-2400

David S. Chesley is on Your Side

You committed a crime. You stole a car; you robbed a liquor store; you got involved in a bar fight. You shouldn’t have, but you did.

Or maybe you didn’t do it at all. Maybe you were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Whatever your situation, David S. Chesley can help. David S. Chesley doesn’t judge you for what you might have done. He recognizes that what you did is in the past and that what’s most important to you now is putting your life back together. He can help you do that by getting you the best possible judgment or plea deal. David S. Chesley knows California law, and he knows Beverly Hills. He’s worked on hundreds of cases here, representing clients just like you. Most importantly, no one will fight for you as David S. Chesley will.

If you’ve been arrested in Beverly Hills and charged with theft or any other criminal offense, contact the Law Offices of David S. Chesley today at (310) 882-6277 or 1-800-755-5174.

Recent Results

Our client faced multiple serious charges in Los Angeles County, including Penal Code § 211 (Robbery), § 245(a)(1) (Assault with a Deadly Weapon), and § 245(a)(4) (Assault with Force Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury). Unlike a co-defendant represented by another firm who pled to a felony conviction with a "strike," our legal team pursued a different strategy. Through the submission of a comprehensive mitigation package to the District Attorney, we successfully negotiated a complete dismissal of all charges.
Our client faced serious charges under Penal Code section 211 for alleged felony robbery involving force and fear in Riverside County (Murrieta Court) . The prosecution argued that probation was not appropriate due to our client’s prior felony convictions in San Bernardino County, including a previous robbery in April 2021 and grand theft in November 2019. Despite the severity of these allegations, our legal team successfully demonstrated insufficient evidence during the preliminary hearing. As a result, all charges were dismissed. This outcome allowed our client to move forward without the burden of a new conviction.
Multiple defendants each facing 7 years charged with smuggling prescription drugs into California from Mexico our client was the only defendant who received NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 5 years for possession of deadly weapon we negotiated a plea for NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 3 life terms for multiple felony counts of Child Molestation and Sodomy with child we proved the charges were fabricated by victims mother DISMISSAL of all charges at preliminary hearing!
Strike case: Client charged with possession of methamphetamine facing 25 years we filed a Romero Motion which was granted case REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR!
Client's estranged girlfriend alleged Client broke into her room and choked her facing 14 years in State Prison we won at trial JURY ACQUITTAL.
Police allegedly discovered 3 bags of marijuana in client's glove box faced 6 years we filed a 1538.5 motion to suppress resulting in DISMISSAL of all charges!

What our clients say Client Testimonials

I am truly pleased with my experience with the Law Offices Of David S Chesley. They answered all my questions and provided me with great advice and legal services. My case resolved quickly. Thank you!
Rodrigo L.

I left court yesterday with my last case being wrapped up. Two court appearances and that’s it. He represented me in a couple of different cases and was impressive to say the least. Always a phone call or text message away. Confident and aggressive when he needed to be. Calming and thorough when meeting with me. Attorney Chesley did exactly what he said he would and I got the results I needed. He seemed to know all the right people at the Temple Street courthouse. You can always get in contact with him quickly and he is a great lawyer. I highly recommend his legal services.
Ricardo Esteves

My brother was given a very caring attorney that was assigned to his case and we had very helpful case managers throughout the process. I strongly recommend David Chesley to anyone who is in trouble. I called in to get help on my brothers case and right away I liked their service. My brothers charges were eventually dismissed after the attorney got him into a program, now he could go on without the trouble of having anything on his record
Erica Geller

I retained Mr. Chesley and his firm and from the beginning they were extremely professional both in communicating the status of my case to me, explaining the situation as a whole, and just downright taking care of business. It was money well spent for a job well done. Thanks again to David and Melissa others that worked on my case. I recommend this firm to anyone in need of legal representation. Don’t just accept things the courts force on you, call this firm and protect yourself.
Elizabeth F.

I contacted Mr. Chesley and his firm because some unfortunate events had left me in a jam. Detectives were demanding I testify or be prosecuted for a crime I didn’t commit. (I wasn’t involved or even at the scene of the alleged crime when it supposedly took place.) Mr. Chesley explained to me that he had been through similar situations with his clients before and understood exactly what was going on. His response to what took place was nothing short of amazing. No matter how small my concern, Mr. Chesley addressed it in a timely manner. He advocated for what is right and empathized with me in dealing with the Court system. After meeting with the supervising D.A. and providing alibi evidence he was able to get me out the situation. I’m very grateful to have found him.
Leon Hanley

I hired David Chesley for my criminal defense in 2012. he was recommended to us for is success results and his low fees. David is very smart and his professional legal advice was honest & much appreciated during these stressful time. David’s knowledge, advice, and communication about what we were to expect was reassuring and beneficial to me. He charged me a reasonable flat rate and didn’t charge me any surprise fees. In my case David Chesley was able to negotiate with the prosecution attorney for the best result I could hope for. He had success at getting my criminal charges dismissed with the judges approval. You will not be disappointed if you hire The Law Offices of David S. Chesley.
Britanny Givens

David is very professional, yet very casual. Although it is typically not easy to speak straight up with an attorney, he is very easy to talk to. He replied to my questions quickly and was available all hours. Not only did he get my case resolved with a dismissal, he went above and beyond and got me an expungement without me even requesting it. He never beats around the bush and tells you like it is. At the same time is willing to work overtime to get the results you request. I would use David’s services again in the future.
Andrew A.

very satisfied being a client with the Law Offices of David Chesley.. Negin represented both my husband and I and got both our cases dis issued… Negin was on top of our cases she really cares and did everything she said she would do!!! thanks a lot Negin
Rita K.

I don’t write many reviews, however this time I had to share my admiration and appreciation for this firm. Attorney Negin Akhavan is definitely a person you want representing you in any criminal legal battle. She is the clear definition of the frace “is not what you know, but who you know ” she is not only knowledgeable, she also has the relationships with the right people. I couldn’t be happier with the results she was able to provide.

Thank you Negin.
Gabriel V.

An old felony charge came up, so I hired David and his team in June, and he got me a release on my own cognition on a felony charge in July which has never happened to me, and got it dismissed in October. He was responsive when I called and always kept me updated. Got my case dismissed, was easy to work and handled everything for me. He did an excellent job. I highly recommend David Chesley for any criminal defense.
Jason Corona

They really helped me out in a timely manner. I had a drug charge from 16 years ago and they dealt with it quickly. I can’t recommend them enough. If you have a criminal charges check them out they are awesome.
Santiago L.