Victorville Criminal Defense Attorneys and DUI Lawyers

Our Victorville Office is located at:

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

Victorville Criminal Defense Attorneys

If You Stand Accused of a Crime, Contact our Victorville Criminal Defense Lawyers to Understand Your Options

Getting arrested for a crime or misdemeanor can be one of the most stressful events of your life. Whether you got busted for petty theft next to the Victor Valley train station, defacing public property in Mojave Heights, driving DUI on Hesperia Road, or an even more serious charge, your arrest has likely led to anxiety and fear.

The actions you take now can have a profound effect on your future. Even if your arrest was not related to something that serious, or if you believe the police made a mistake, you must respond intelligently. Waiting too long can jeopardize your defense, as can choosing the wrong lawyer. Our experienced, local criminal defense attorneys understand the Victorville court system, and we can guide you through the process, step-by-step.

This page will provide a brief overview of what you can expect to encounter as you move forward with your case. We’ve created this resource to help you regain a sense of control over your life and future.

Helpful City Resources:

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
STATION INFO
14200 Amargosa Road
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-2911

First Step Recovery Center
12402 Industrial Blvd., Suite B-6
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 780-1237

Victor Valley Community Services Council
16692 Mojave Dr.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 243-9646

Crime in Victorville
Like many places in California, the Victorville area is a geographically diverse region whose character varies considerably by neighborhood. While some areas like Spring Valley Lake are considered quite safe, other regions are notable hotspots of criminal activity.

• One of the most common crimes in Victorville is theft. The term theft can cover a wide range of criminal activity but is generally divided into “petty” theft, a misdemeanor charge which involves the confiscation of property valued at under $950, and “grand” theft, a criminal charge, which involves taking property worth over $950 or stealing a car or firearms.
• Burglary, a more serious form of theft, is also common in the city. Burglary involves entering a building, home, or vehicle with intent to commit a felony. It is a less serious but more common crime than robbery, which involves taking another person’s personal property using force, violence, or intimidation.
• Another frequent crime in Victorville is assault, defined by state law as an “attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.” Like theft, the punishment for assault varies considerably based on the severity of the crime and is harshly punished when committed with a deadly weapon.
• Vandalism, DUI arrests, and drug crimes are also common in Victorville and carry varying degrees of criminal charges.
• Less common crimes in the area include rape, murder, and kidnapping. These are considered more serious by the state of California and require a vigorous legal defense.

Superior Court of California – San Bernardino County
14455 Civic Drive
Criminal Department: Suite 200
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 245-6215

Depending on the nature of the crime you stand accused of committing, you may be looking at substantial jail time or serious fines that can upset your financial stability. In addition, just by being arrested, you may suffer other personal hardships. You may be fired from your job or lose custody of your children even if you are innocent of the charges and haven’t been convicted. It can be a terrifying ordeal and one that you should not have to face alone.

What an Experienced Victorville Criminal Defense Attorney Can Do
First, an experienced defense attorney will work vigorously to gather all the evidence that can help paint your case in a favorable light. Then the council will work with the prosecution to get your case dismissed or to come up with the best possible plea bargain that will spare you having to go to trial. If the case does end up going to court, your lawyer will fight tirelessly to win your case. An experienced attorney will craft the ideal trial defense, creating a compelling narrative for you while discrediting the prosecution’s case.

Chesley Lawyers Fight Intelligently and Relentlessly for Our Clients
At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, we have over 50 years of courtroom experience. Our team is made up of former judges, prosecutors, and police officers, and we know every aspect of the criminal justice system inside and out.
Our skilled attorneys will fight tirelessly for your rights. We successfully defend our clients against all types of felony and misdemeanor charges, from murder and sex crimes to petty theft and vandalism. We get our clients’ charges dismissed daily, and we achieve similar success in the courtroom, with our results regularly outpacing those of other law firms.

Begin Your Defense Today

When you get arrested, you risk losing everything you have. In a moment, your life has completely changed. But you are not alone. Our experienced Victorville defense attorneys will work aggressively to ensure the best possible outcome for your case, so you can move on with your life.
Our team at the Law Offices of David S. Chesley knows the court system in Victorville inside and out. We have an Avvo rating of “Superb” (10 out of 10), and 95% of our DUI clients receive no jail time. We can give you the insight and support you need to handle your challenges.

That being said, do not delay taking action. Waiting too long to retain counsel could jeopardize your defense:

• Supportive witnesses could forget what they saw or heard, unless their testimony is recorded soon after the arrest.
• Exonerating evidence at the crime scene could be cleaned up or destroyed.
• You could accidentally further complicate your legal situation by, for instance, posting a seemingly innocent remark about your arrest on social media that the prosecution is able to use against you.

Our team is conveniently located in Victorville. Call us today at (760) 553-9474 for a free consultation and evaluation. We are available for you 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.