Chastaine Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys

We are thrilled to announce that Chastaine Jones, your trusted criminal defense team, is relocating its central office to a new address: 3009 Douglas Blvd., Suite 150, Roseville, CA.

We deeply value your convenience and understand the importance of meeting you at our Gold River office by appointment if required. Your needs are and will always be our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring a seamless transition during this relocation.

Our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. Chastaine Jones has earned accolades and recognition for our remarkable professionalism and outstanding client service:

Expertise’s Best Criminal Defense Lawyers: We proudly hold this designation on the Folsom list.

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in California: Recognized by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

“Superb” Client Rating on Avvo: Your satisfaction is our measure of success.

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms: We’ve consistently made the list for criminal defense.

Chastaine Jones: Named one of the Best Law Firms in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report Magazine.

City’s Best Award: Honored in 2021-2022 and 2023.

The National Top Trial Lawyers: Our dedication to fearless advocacy.

Top Lawyers List by Sacramento Magazine: Recognized by our peers.

Our experienced team, including Martin Jones, Mike Chastaine, Jessica Davis, and James Ryan, stands ready to provide you with compassionate defense during difficult times.

For immediate assistance, call us 24/7 at 916-932-7150.

We are truly grateful for your trust in Chastaine Jones for your legal needs. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to continue serving you at our new location, and we are committed to maintaining the high standards of service and professionalism that you have come to expect from us.

Mike Chastaine - founder of Chastaine Jones has been selected as one of the top 1% attorneys in the country.

Chastaine Jones, Premier California Law Firm Specializing in Criminal Defense, Announces Relocation of Main Office to New Location in Roseville
PRESS RELEASE • UPDATED: APR 1, 2024 17:00 EDT

GOLD RIVER, Calif., April 1, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Chastaine Jones, a distinguished law firm specializing in criminal defense, proudly announces the relocation of its main office from Gold River to Roseville on Monday, April 1, 2024.

The new office, strategically located in the heart of Roseville, represents Chastaine Jones' dedication to enhancing collaboration and accessibility for clients and staff. With cutting-edge facilities and a prime location, the firm is poised to continue providing exceptional legal services while embracing opportunities for further expansion and innovation in criminal defense. The Gold River location will remain open to ensure accessibility to clients across a broad geographic area.

"Transitioning our headquarters to Roseville is a culmination of years of planning for Chastaine Jones," said Martin Jones, the firm's senior attorney and owner. Mr. Jones states that the relocation process would be seamless and uninterrupted.

As Chastaine Jones enters this new phase, the firm remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering exceptional legal solutions and surpassing client expectations in criminal defense matters.

For more information about Chastaine, please visit https://www.chastainejones.com or call (916) 932-7150.

Chastaine Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys | Roseville, CA Chastaine Jones, a criminal defense firm in Roseville, is ready to help you build a strong defense. Call today to learn more about your options. 916-312-6808.

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Preparing for Your First Court Date

Attending your first court appearance can be a very stressful event. Knowing what to expect can help to alleviate some of the anxiety.

First and foremost, it is important to communicate with your attorney so you know what to expect, which is specific to your circumstances. But, generally, there are a few things that will apply to everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

It’s important to dress for the occasion. Court has specific rules regarding what you cannot wear - such as crop tops - however, we suggest clients go further and dress as if they are going to a job interview. Wearing a suit is great, but if that’s not an option, slacks and a button-up shirt are great second options. If that is not an option either, we suggest wearing your cleanest pair of jeans and a plain shirt.

It’s also important to show up to court on time. Some courts are notorious for starting late - that doesn’t mean you can show up late.
Your attorney may give you permission to show up at a later time, but, short of that, it’s important to be on time. You don’t want your attorney having to explain to the court why you are late. At worst, it could affect your bail status.

Once you get to court, you should check in with your attorney to let him or her know you’re there and to discuss any last-minute questions and concerns. Ideally, prior to court, you will know what the plan is - and whether it will be a continuance, hearing, or plea. Keep in mind, for first court appearances, attorneys rarely have police reports and will likely only be prepared to ask the court for a continuance (or another court date). It is possible that your attorney will be addressing your custody status at the first court date. If that’s the case, your attorney will speak to you about bail beforehand.

When the judge takes the bench, the court will begin. When court begins, it’s important to take your seat, remove your hat, and silence your cell phone. You may see others in the courtroom using their phones; however, phone use, including recording court proceedings, is not allowed in the courtroom. Speaking with inmates in custody is also prohibited.

When the judge, bailiff, or your attorney calls your name, you will walk to the front of the courtroom. It is important that you remember to only speak when your lawyer gives you permission to speak. Otherwise, do not talk. Keep in mind proceedings are recorded, and you may not realize the things you say could be used against you in your criminal case.

How arraignments are conducted will vary from county to county. Some courts will read the charges against you, and others will ask your attorney if he or she waives the reading of the charges. In some counties, the court will ask you to enter your “guilty” or “not guilty” plea, and other counties will not do that at the arraignment. The district attorney may request other orders at the first court date, such as a criminal protective order. Or, the court may require that you check in with pre-trial services. It’s important to discuss any and all court orders with your attorney before leaving court. There will be exceptions; however, generally speaking, your lawyer will get the date for the next court date.

And that will conclude your first court date.

These are general considerations for your first court date; however, it is important to discuss your specific circumstances with a lawyer, especially where bail is at issue. Please contact the attorneys at Chastaine Jones for your free consultation.

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We are very honored to announce that we have been selected as the Best Law Firm by our peers and clients AGAIN. Thank you all for putting your faith and trust in Chastaine Jones Criminal Defense Firm.

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Great news from Chastaine Jones

We warmly welcome our newest associate – James Ryan. James has proven to have an extremely strong work ethic and we are very excited to have him on the team. We believe that he will be a superstar.

And speaking for super stars, Mike Chastaine was selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer for the 15th time since 2005.

Jessica Davis has been selected as a Raising Star by Super Lawyers for the second year in a row.

Martin Jones was selected to the Top 100 Criminal Defense attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers for 2023.

In 2021 and 2022 the firm was selected as the Best Criminal Defense Firm in Northern California.

The past three years we have had amazing results in the Courtroom, securing acquittals on an attempted murder case, and several multiple count child mo**st allegations.

We are in your corner when you need us.
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My very creative, even precocious, six-year spun a tale at school that caught the attention of a school employee, who felt compelled to contact authorities. CPS and the local police descended upon me as though I were a seasoned criminal. I was served a restraining order for any association with my children. I was stunned. This sort of thing doesn’t happen in the U.S. My spouse was away on business, and with no family to help, the children were handed over to a third party. I had done nothing wrong, yet I was being treated like a criminal. I was angry, hurt, and feeling vulnerable. I knew I needed a lawyer.

I reviewed rating sites and identified three possibilities. After speaking to each of the attorneys on my list, one clearly stood out: Martin Jones of Chastaine and Jones. I called Mr. Jones on Sunday. He called me back the same day. Whereas the other attorneys talked about all the horrible things that could happen to me should I not hire them, Mr. Jones spoke in a reassuring manner. He outlined a strategy that I was highly satisfied with and offered an appealing fee structure. And…he delivered--even exceeded my expectations. The case was dismissed.

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What the District Attorney Does Not Want you to Know about a DUI:

The Breathalyzer Can Give False Positives
Most breath alcohol detector machines shoot an infrared beam through a tiny chamber containing the air you have exhaled. The machine measures how much of the wavelength of the infrared light is absorbed and then decides how much alcohol is present. The machine is incredibly accurate when measuring alcohol alone. The problem is it also detects volatile compounds that may be in your body.
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Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in North America, and it can also lead to an acidic state where your body burns fatty acids. As your blood sugar rises, so does the risk of a false high alcohol reading.
Where you work may also play a role in a falsely high blood alcohol reading. Hairdressers are continually exposed to volatile chemicals, ethers, alcohols, and methyl compounds. The same thing is true for painters, plumbers, pipefitters, and some auto mechanics. All these chemicals linger in your body for hours or days after exposure and can trigger a false high-breath alcohol reading.
Finally, mouth alcohol can drive up your breath alcohol measurement. The breathalyzer is so sensitive that just 0.0004 grams of alcohol in the test chamber will equal a 0.08 blood alcohol concentration. A tiny amount of bread trapped in dentures or Invisalign braces can hold enough alcohol to give an artificially high breath alcohol concentration.
The Police Need a Good Reason to Pull You Over
The police need probable cause that a crime has been committed to pull you over. Simply driving a car at 2:00 in the morning or leaving a bar is not probable cause. The police need to see you violate some rules of the road before they can pull you over. Further, they need to be able to defend their reasoning in court.
It is not uncommon that the dashboard camera does not show what the police say they saw. Depending on the facts of your case, we can challenge what the police say using a suppression motion. At a hearing for a suppression motion, we argue that the police did not have probable cause to pull you over. We challenge the police reports using the dashboard camera, radar calibration and maintenance, training, and other records. While these motions can be difficult to win, when we do win these hearings, all the evidence the police gathered in violation of your Fourth Amendment rights must be thrown out. This usually means that the field sobriety testing, the breathalyzer, and everything else the police and prosecutor are using against you must be thrown out. If it cannot be used against you, your case will usually be dismissed.

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What the District Attorney Does Not Want you to Know about a DUI

You Can Fight a DUI Allegation

The prosecutor and the police would have you believe that a DUI is a cut-and-dry crime. They want you to believe that the best thing is to rely on the system, give up the rights guaranteed to you by the Constitution and plead guilty. This is simply not true!
The fact is, there are many inappropriate arrests, and mistakes are often made. Many people who are accused of DUI can successfully fight it, sometimes without even going to court.
When people come before the court without an attorney, they are at a huge disadvantage. The government's attorney, the DA, knows the rules, how the system works, and all the tricks to get a conviction. They know the judge, and when you are facing them without representation, they hold all the cards. They are not on your side. They are not without bias. They are there to get a conviction, and they will take advantage of your ignorance to make sure they get it. The worse your consequence is, the better they look. With a knowledgeable attorney on your side, you have someone fighting for you and leveling the playing field. With strong counsel at your side, the prosecutor will not be able to take advantage of you, and you will get the fair day in court that the Constitution guarantees.

The Breathalyzer May Be Inaccurate

Like any machine, a breathalyzer is only as good as its maintenance, inspection, and repair. Many law enforcement agencies simply do not keep up with these complex devices. Even if the department maintains the breathalyzer perfectly, it is still only as good as the person using it. Shoddy testing conditions and procedures lead to inaccurate results. Even when everything is done perfectly and the machine is maintained and calibrated as it should be. There are still potential flaws.

Most police agencies in the area use the Draeger 7510 or a similar model. The Draeger assumes that for every 2100 molecules of alcohol in your blood, one alcohol molecule makes it into your lungs. There is no way to know for sure if these numbers actually apply to you. Some people have a number closer to 1100 to 1, and others as high as 3200 to 1. This means that the machine may be up to 50% inaccurate. Further, the most accurate machine cannot tell what your blood alcohol was at the time you were driving. If you were still absorbing alcohol when you were driving, your actual blood alcohol level might have been much lower than what the machine showed.
Interestingly, the DA may not know any of this. He or she is commonly fresh out of law school, and, not surprisingly, toxicology and gas chromatography are not covered in their legal studies. At Chastaine | Jones, we understand chromatography and toxicology. Our attorneys are familiar with all methods of testing used and have a team of expert consultants to call upon if necessary.
The Prosecutor is Not Ready for Your Case
Most counties dole out DUI cases to the newest prosecutors. This means that the attorney assigned to your case is probably inexperienced, overworked, and very short on time. In many instances, prosecutors must try to close hundreds of cases each month. They do not have time to read police reports, watch videos, listen to tapes, and check the calibration of the machines. They do not know the details of the cases they have been assigned, and they often don't understand how weak or strong the case actually is.
This can be a turn to your advantage. At the Chastaine | Jones, you will have an experienced attorney who is dedicated to your DUI defense. We limit the number of clients we accept, so we have time to dive deep into your case. We will read the reports, listen to your side of the story, watch the videos, and search out every possible defense - often before the prosecutor has even seen the case!

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