San Francisco Criminal Attorney Seth P. Chazin has effectively defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area, and throughout California. Drawing upon his history of success, he will provide clients with the knowledge, skill and aggressiveness needed to secure the best possible results. Below is but a sample of the results Attorney Chazin has been able to secure for his clients.
Client admitted to assaulting victim, punching her in the face. Many witnesses. Mr. Chazin's early intervention allowed aggressive negotiation with DA.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client charged with assault with deadly weapon after hitting victim with a baton-like object. After Attorney Chazin's aggressive investigation and negotiations, client plead guilty to simple battery.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client charged with 2 counts of criminal threats. Despite client's lengthy prior criminal record, aggressive negotiations led to a reduced charge of Disturbing the Peace.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client accused of battery on a neighbor.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of brutally assaulting his girlfriend, kicking her in the head and leaving her with two black eyes and other injuries. Client charged with several serious felonies including an enhancement for causing serious bodily injury. Case reduced to a misdemeanor.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client accused of assault, resisting arrest, and vandalism. Aggressive negotiations resulted in plea to disturbing the peace.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client, a law enforcement officer, accused by wife of assault and domestic violence. Attorney Chazin used aggressive investigation tactics and negotiations.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client charged with battery on his girlfriend, false imprisonment and terrorist threats. Extensive investigation and gathering of impeachment evidence by Mr. Chazin.
Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Client accused of battering his girlfriend, leaving marks on her body and a bump on her head. While prepared to go to trial on the date set for trial, the DA instead had to dismiss the case following our expert investigation and aggressive representation.
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client accused of whipping 4 year-old child leaving marks. Client was NOT a US citizen and likely would be deported and forever separated from his three children if convicted of child abuse. After months of investigation and aggressive negotiation with the DA, Mr. Chazin convinced the DA to let his client plead to a simple battery with no jail time. Client continues to raise his children today.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client accused of battering girlfriend and witness.
Result: CASE DISMISSED (after hung jury).
Client accused of assaulting spouse.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Allegations of child abuse.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of threatening girlfriend with knife at her throat.
Result: PROBATION, RELEASED FROM JAIL
Client accused of torching his own car (arson) and was accused of attempting to burn (assault) the arresting officers as well.
Result: ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING in lieu of jail time
Client charged with striking young daughter and wife. Aggressive investigation and pre-trial preparation along with creative negotiations results in entire case set to be dismissed after proof of counseling.
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client accused of raping and then assaulting ex-girlfriend on several occasions. Attorney Chazin stepped in with aggressive investigation tactics, pre-trial preparation and negotiations.
Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Client accused of road rage, assaulting victim and damaging victim's car.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused in two different cases in two different counties of sexually assaulting and/or battering victim. Attorney Chazin employed aggressive investigation, pre-file preparation and negotiations.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED in either case
Client was charged with assaulting his wife and child endangerment. After aggressive investigation and litigation by Attorney Chazin...
Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Client accused of attacking victim with deadly weapon. Client pleads guilty to simple battery.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
CERTIFICATES OF REHABILITATION & PARDONS
Client convicted of serious sex crime in San Francisco many years ago. Certificate of Rehabilitation granted in Sonoma County.
A client with multiple priors, including convictions for sex offenses, obtained several expungements and subsequently was granted a Certificate of Rehabilitation for the sex crime charges
Result: Relieved from having to register as a sex offender
Many expungements have been recently obtained in behalf of various clients in several counties including Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Lake County and others. Furthermore, several Certificates of Rehabilitation in sex crimes cases have been obtained in various counties including Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County, Lake County and San Diego County. These cases involved convictions for various sex offenses including Sexual Battery, Indecent Exposure and Assault with Intent to Commit Rape. Some of these clients were able to eliminate their obligation to register as a sex offender.
Client had prior misdemeanor sex offense conviction from 15 years ago which required him to register as a sex offender. Certificate of Rehabilitation granted - obligation to register as a sex offender pursuant to penal code section 290 terminated.
Client caught with thousands of images of child pornography including sado-masochistic images of children. Federal court case. Lifetime period of Supervised Release is standard in this type of case.
Result: 10 Years Supervised Release Granted (One of few cases ever in Nevada Federal District Court to get this result)
Client investigated for hacking into victim's Facebook profile and email account. Client made admissions to police. Attorney Chazin's representation and aggressive negotiation with police resulted in no charges being filed.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client's computer search. Client found to be in possession of child pornography.
Result: DISMISSED
Client illegally accessed internet service provider (ISP) services. Reduced to misdemeanor.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Pre-file Federal Fraud allegations following a highly publicized investigation by the U.S. Attorney General's Office of an Internet scam. Extensive negotiations.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Client accused of battering his girlfriend. Aggressive investigation and negotiations with DA led to ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Client accused by girlfriend of brutally beating her. Thorough investigation by Attorney Chazin into alleged victim's background and aggressive representation.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of assault, resisting arrest, and vandalism. Aggressive negotiations resulted in plea to disturbing the peace.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client, a law enforcement officer, accused by wife of assault and domestic violence.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client charged with battery on his girlfriend, false imprisonment and terrorist threats. Attorney Chazin did extensive investigation and gathered impeachment evidence.
Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Client arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and leaving marks on her. Mr. Chazin convinced the DA to not file charges, emphasizing the inconsistencies and unreliability of the alleged victim.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of battering his girlfriend, leaving marks on her body and a bump on her head. While prepared to go to trial on the date set for trial, the DA instead had to dismiss the case following our expert investigation and aggressive representation.
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client accused of assaulting spouse
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Allegations of child abuse
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of physically assaulting his wife. Investigation and negotiation exposed weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client charged with striking young daughter and wife. Aggressive investigation and pre-trial preparation along with creative negotiations results in entire case set to be dismissed after proof of counseling.
Result: DISMISSED
Client arrested for selling Ecstasy to undercover police officer during police sting operation. Aggressive and effective negotiations with District Attorney.
result: NO CONVICTION
Client, a respected professional, was arrested for passing numerous hits of Ecstasy to a co-defendant in his vehicle during the early morning hours. Despite being charged with Transportation of Narcotics and thus ineligible for diversion, dogged negotiations resulted in the client being placed on diversion.
Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
International Importation of Narcotics case in which client actually set up the importation scheme.
Result: PROBATION, NO JAIL TIME
International Narcotics Ring case involving more than 20 co-defendants in a major Federal wiretap case: Client was facing more than 20 years in prison for the distribution & sale of heroin, but his case was negotiated down to nearly "Credit for time served" meaning that he received one of the lowest sentences of anyone involved.
Allegations of transportation and sales of narcotics.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
An ex-con on a speed binge picked up three new felony drug cases in a 2-week period.
Result: Charges reduced to single misdemeanor
Client charged with possession for sale of cocaine base (crack).
Result: MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE GRANTED - CASE DISMISSE
Client accused of auto burglary and possession and transportation of drugs. Due to early intervention, before filing of charges.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client seen by police purchasing drugs on the street within 15-20 feet of the cop. Our motion to suppress evidence was granted and the case was dismissed after arguing there was no probable cause to search the client despite observing an apparent narcotics transaction.
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client committed 3rd DUI and possessed cocaine in vehicle. Drug charges DISMISSED.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client contacted by the Board of Registered Nursing for possible revocation of nursing license due to conviction for DUI. Aggressive representation resulted in no accusation being filed.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client had been drumk driving with a Blood Alcohol level more than two times the legal limit and crashed into two cars in the process.
Result: DMV ALLEGATIONS DISMISSED
Client arrested for driving over the legal limit and client may have been driving under the influence of drugs.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client driving drunk, over the legal limit.
Result: DMV Suspension DISMISSED
Client, an underage university student, arrested for possessing alcohol.
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Alleged Vehicular Manslaughter
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
DUI charges dismissed after re-testing of the sample indicated a .07% blood alcohol content rather than the .08% indicated by the police lab.
Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
An elderly woman whose driver's license was revoked on the basis of temporarily-prescribed medications (in spite of her good driving record) was repeatedly refused review by the DMV, even after she obtained a full favorable report from her hospital proving that her reflexes, response times, and overall physical condition were more than adequate for the operation of a motor vehicle. Intervention by Seth P. Chazin succeeded in getting her driving privileges restored, even where efforts of elected state representatives had failed.
Result: Driving Privileges Restored
Nurse accused of DUI and threatened with loss of nursing license
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client stopped for Driving under the Influence of Alcohol
Result: NO CHARGES FILED AND DMV CASE DISMISSED
Client was driving under the influence of alcohol, crashed car on the freeway and left the scene.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client breaks in truck and is observed making his get-away
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client charged with 3rd DUI and very high blood alcohol content.
Result: No Actual Jail Time
Client accused of DUI. Early intervention by attorney results in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client accused of driving under influence of alcohol with loaded shotgun in car. Client placed on probation with no jail time imposed.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client committed 3rd DUI and possessed cocaine in vehicle. Drug charges DISMISSED.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs. Accused of DUI. Early intervention and aggressive representation by Attorney Chazin.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED and DMV action DISMISSED
Client is US Marine stationed in Iraq charged with DUI for .14 blood alcohol. Client pleads to lesser offense.
Result: NO JAIL TIME, NO FINE AND NO DUI PROGRAM
Client convicted of theft case. CASE EXPUNGED
Client convicted of felony drug crime many years ago. CHARGE REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR AND DISMISSED
Client's conviction for theft in Santa Clara County expunged - case dismissed pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4.
Client had 2 sex offenses in two counties. EXPUNGMENTS GRANTED.
Successful record clearance in Santa Clara county on sex-related offense. EXPUNGMENT GRANTED.
Client, seemingly ineligible for an expungement of his prior Indecent Exposure case due to the fact that he had continued to be in violation of the law, has his application for an EXPUNGMENT GRANTED.
Client convicted of serious sex crime in San Francisco many years ago. EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED.
Client's application for expungement of DUI - GRANTED
A client with multiple priors, including convictions for sex offenses, obtained several expungements and subsequently was granted a Certificate of Rehabilitation for the sex crime charges, thereby legally relieving him from having to register as a sex offender. EXPUNGEMENTS GRANTED
Record Sealing-Expungement - despite the fact that the law said the client was not eligible to have his record sealed, we convinced the court to seal the client's record anyway. The client had previously been convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. RECORDS SEALED
Client previously convicted of unlawful intercourse with a minor. Expungement (Penal Code section 1203.4 Petition) Granted.
GENERAL CRIMINAL LAW
False Identification- client, a college student, got caught with a fake ID. Client's record kept clean so to avoid any problems later when applying for professional employment.
Result: NO CONVICTION
Minor in possession of alcohol - Client plead guilty and license was suspended for one year. Motion to withdraw plea granted.
Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Possession of Gun - Client accused of driving under influence of alcohol with loaded shotgun in car. Client placed on probation with no jail time imposed.
Client charged in high publicity "Tree Sitter" case with trespassing and related charges.
Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED.
Client needed early termination of probation and expungement of record after only one year on probation in order to assist her in her career. Motion for early termination of probation and Penal Code section 1203.4 relief (expungement) GRANTED.
SEALING JUVENILE RECORDS
Client had felony convictions from many years in the past that had been causing him problems when seeking employment. Entire juvenile record SEALED.
Client is driving under the influence of alcohol in San Francisco, hits two other cars and allegedly drives away from the scene. Hit and Run charges dismissed and client sentenced to less than standard first offense DUI terms.
Client driving in San Mateo County with a Blood Alcohol level almost two times the legal limit rolls the car and totals it. Client allegedly flees the scene and is charged with DUI and Hit and Run. Client sentenced to essentially standard first offense terms of probation.
Result: HIT AND RUN CHARGES DISMISSED
Client suspected of hit and run. Supposed identification of client as well as paint-transfer on both the client's vehicle and victim's vehicle.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client caught having hit another vehicle and left the scene. Creative negotiation, using the fact that the client had a serious medical condition.
Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Hit and run with injuries.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Assault and Battery
Client admitted to assaulting victim, punching her in the face. Many witnesses. Early intervention and aggressive negotiation with DA.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Domestic Violence
Client accused by girlfriend of brutally beating her. Thorough investigation into alleged victim's background and aggressive representation resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and leaving marks on her. Mr. Chazin convinced the DA to not file charges, emphasizing the inconsistencies and unreliability of the alleged victim.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of physically assaulting his wife. Investigation and negotiation exposed weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Drug Crimes
Client caught on 2 separate occasions: possessing marijuana for sale. Aggressive representation and work up of case. NO CHARGES FILED.
Fraud and Embezzlement
Client charged in federal court with identify theft and admitted a loss of over $100,000. Aggressive negotiations.
Result: client to serve MINIMAL JAIL TIME
Client, an executive, admitted to forgery and falsifying work records.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of falsifying records and committing fraud to obtain commissions. Client confessed. Aggressive negotiations.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from 2 different physician employers over the course of several years. All felony charges dismissed. Client admits to single misdemeanor count with no jail time and possible expungement of record after 18 months.
Robbery
Pre-File- client suspected of committing separate crimes of residential burglary (a "Strike") and vandalism. We were able to convince the District Attorney to not file charges in either case.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Sex Offenses
Client was being investigated for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, rape, child molestation and related charges. Diligent investigation and negotiations with DA Resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client caught in solicitation for prostitution sting. Creative and aggressive representation resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client alleged to have raped 10 year-old step-daughter over the course of several years. Client had been arrested and was in jail on $500,000 bail when we were called. We obtained client's release in less than 24 hours by an immediate and aggressive response to the allegations.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client arrested for running house for prostitution after police conducted undercover sting operation where employees allegedly offered sex for money. Aggressive negotiation with police and District Attorney resulted in no charges being filed. Petition for Factual Innocence (Penal Code Section 851.8) filed on client's behalf. After long contested hearing, client's Petition for Factual Innocence granted.
Client alleged to have committed date rape of a fellow student at a prestigious university. Aggressive investigation and negotiations resulted in NO CHARGES FILED. Additionally, no permanent record on client's college transcript.
Client accused of raping and then assaulting ex-girlfriend on several occasions. Aggressive investigation, pre-trial preparation and negotiations resulted in ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Client caught trying to communicate with female minor and distributing large amounts of child pornography to undercover cop. Aggressive pre-trial investigation and use of expert witnesses results in client not having to serve any time in jail.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client accused of possession of child pornography and failing to register as a sex offender in violation of Penal Code section 290.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of molesting 8 year-old daughter of his girlfriend over the period of several months. Police claimed they had unequivocal evidence including another possible victim and evidence that the client had lied about unrelated matters.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Theft
Client charged with stealing goods from store.
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client accused of unemployment insurance fraud. Client confesses. Loss over $10,000. aggressive negotiation resulted in misdemeanor.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client accused of possession of stolen vehicle.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
White Collar Crime
Client accused of involvement in international internet fraud operation. Aggressive negotiations with law enforcement - NO CHARGES FILED.
Client accused of committing on-line stock trading fraud. Skilled and aggressive negotiations with trading company resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client illegally selling prescription medications over internet. Intervention with federal law enforcement and federal prosecutors resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client embezzled thousands of dollars from employer. Later accused of embezzling and misusing funds. Aggressive investigation, counter attack of employers actions and aggressive negotiations with police and prosecutor resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client admitted embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from major bank where he was employed. Aggressive and skilled negotiations resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client accused of insurance fraud. Skilled and lengthy negotiations with law enforcement and district attorney's office. NO CHARGES FILED.
Client admitted involvement in theft of proprietary information and fraud. Aggressive representation and creative negotiation resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client implicated in fraudulent real estate scheme and then lied to federal investigators. Client facing fraud and obstruction of justice charges.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused by Board of Directors of corporation (that client created) of embezzling funds and equipment from the corporation. Detailed investigation of the facts and tough negotiations with the prosecutor.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client alleged to have destroyed evidence of a crime and committed immigration fraud. Evidence seized by police.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of embezzling from her boss, a doctor. Using an aggressive approach to defending the client and in negotiating with the district attorney, the case was rejected.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of possessing expensive stolen bicycle. Investigation and negotiations with district attorney resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
ROBBERY
Client accused of burglarizing and embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from church he had attended and worked at for more than 20 years. Aggressive attack on prosecution's case resulted in client receiving probation and NO ACTUAL JAIL TIME.
ARMED HOME-INVASION ROBBERY CHARGES DISMISSED BY DA - CLIENT DECLARED FACTUALLY INNOCENT BY THE COURT Following months of aggressive and diligent representation and a multi-state investigation, Mr. Chazin was able to get all charges against his client dismissed despite the fact that property stolen from the victim's home during the robbery was found by the police under a bed in the client's home during a search of her home. The client was facing more than 20 years in prison for robbery, residential burglary, false imprisonment with the use of a gun and other charges.
Client broke into store, caught during commission of robbery, damaged property.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Pre-File- client suspected of committing separate crimes of residential burglary (a "Strike") and vandalism. We were able to convince the District Attorney to not file charges in either case.
Client accused of committing fraud against an on-line stock trading firm.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
SEX CRIMES AND CHILD MOLESTATION
Client caught with thousands of images of child pornography including sado-masochistic images of children. Federal court case. Lifetime period of Supervised Release is standard. One of few cases ever in Nevada Federal District Court where 10 years SUPERVISED RELEASE GRANTED.
Client caught in solicitation for prostitution sting. Creative and aggressive representation resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client alleged to have raped 10 year-old step-daughter over the course of several years. Client had been arrested and was in jail on $500,000 bail when we were called. We obtained client's release in less than 24 hours by an immediate and aggressive response to the allegations.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Aggressive representation in application to California Department of Justice for exclusion from Megan's List resulted in application being granted.
Client arrested for running house for prostitution after police conducted undercover sting operation where employees allegedly offered sex for money. Aggressive negotiation with police and District Attorney resulted in NO CHARGES BEING FILED. Petition for Factual Innocence (Penal Code Section 851.8) filed on client's behalf. After long contested hearing, client's Petition for Factual Innocence granted.
Client, 32 years-old, charged with Unlawful Intercourse with a Minor (Penal Code section 261.5) who was 16 years old.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client, charged in this case under the THREE STRIKES laws with molesting two separate victims, was previously convicted of two prior molestation allegations and had recently been sentenced to prison for other felony convictions. Intense investigation by the Law Offices of Seth P. Chazin and their highly touted investigator revealed weaknesses in the DA's case. With the client facing life imprisonment under the THREE STRIKES laws, Mr. Chazin was able to get the DA to offer a plea bargain in which the client would only have to serve another approximately 8 years.
Client's computer searched. Client found to be in possession of numerous images of child pornography.
Result: DISMISSED
An allegation of rape by a teenager who had been befriended by the family was never prosecuted after client passed a polygraph and his verifiable explanations were communicated to the District Attorney.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Prostitution charges dismissed, followed by a factual finding of innocence, so that the defendant has NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
NOT GUILTY verdicts or mistrials/dismissals: People vs. Michael Gardner, People vs. Michael Lee, People vs. Wahid Khugiani, People vs. Kevin Larry and others.
2004 - Alleged child Molestation - NO CHARGES FILED
2003 - Alleged child Molestation - NO CHARGES FILED
2002 - Alleged child Molestation - NO CHARGES FILED
Major federal wiretap case with 20+ Co-defendants, client accused of Importation of Prostitutes. Client was refugee, raised in U.S. facing 20 years in prison and deportation.
Result: CLIENT NOT DEPORTED, ADMITTED LESSER OFFENSE, SERVED MINIMUM TIME
Sex Offender Registration-Megan's List- We convinced the Department of Justice in TWO separate cases to remove each client from the Megan's List database.
Client committed child molestation against his daughter every week for more than one year. Daughter had previously been a victim of rape by a stranger during a home invasion robbery.
Result: CLIENT GRANTED PROBATION - DID NOT HAVE TO SERVE A SINGLE DAY IN JAIL.
Client was extradited from another state and charged with 12 felony sex offenses, including violations of Penal Code section 288 and Penal Code section 289, all carrying potential state prison and all but one carrying lifetime sex offender registration. First, we got client released on bail. Then, as a result of an aggressive approach to the case and tough negotiations with the prosecutor, ALL CHARGES WERE DISMISSED!
Client accused of molesting 8 year-old daughter of his girlfriend over the period of several months. Police claimed they had unequivocal evidence including another possible victim and evidence that the client had lied about unrelated matters.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client alleged to have committed date rape of a fellow student at a prestigious university. Aggressive investigation and negotiations resulted in NO CHARGES FILED. Additionally, no permanent record on client's college transcript.
Client was convicted more than 30 years ago of a misdemeanor offense which carried lifetime sex offender registration pursuant to Penal Code section 290. As a result of persistence and an aggressive and creative approach to the client's case, we were able to get a court order terminating the client's obligation to register as a sex offender. The ability to obtain this relief was not known to the client when he first contacted us. It turned out he had been eligible for this relief 10 years prior to his seeking help from us.
Client attempted oral copulation of undercover agent during sting investigation. Aggressive negotiations resulted in the granting of Diversion.
Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Client previously convicted of unlawful intercourse with a minor. Expungement (Penal Code section 1203.4 Petition) Granted.
Client caught trying to communicate with female minor and distributing large amounts of child pornography to undercover cop. Aggressive pre-trial investigation and use of expert witnesses results in client not having to serve any time in jail.
Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client accused of possession of child pornography and failing to register as a sex offender in violation of Penal Code section 290.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused in two different cases in two different counties of sexually assaulting and/or battering victim. Aggressive investigation, pre-file preparation and negotiations resulted in NO CHARGES FILED in either case.
Client contacted alleged 13 year-old girl through the internet and engages in lewd conversation and sends pornographic photographs to alleged minor. Client then travels 60 miles to meet girl and cops are waiting for client when he arrives.
Result: NO TIME IN CUSTODY
n high publicity case, client, who was a former police dispatcher, informed friends, relatives and co-workers that she had cancer when she in fact did not. She ended up collecting approximately $50,000 and was charged with numerous theft related charges including theft by false pretense. Client faced numerous years in prison. Sentenced to 179 days in county jail which could be done on an alternative sentencing program that did not require actual jail time.
Client accused of burglarizing and embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from church he had attended and worked at for more than 20 years. Aggressive attack on prosecution's case resulted in client receiving probation and NO ACTUAL JAIL TIME.
Client accused of unemployment insurance fraud. Client confesses. Loss over $10,000. Aggressive negotiation resulted in misdemeanor with NO JAIL TIME
Client accused of possession of stolen vehicle.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of possessing expensive stolen bicycle. Investigation and negotiations with district attorney resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client accused of stealing various items off of federal property. Client confesses. Aggressive pre-trial preparation and negotiations results in ALL CHARGES DISMISSED.
VANDALISM
Client accused of vandalizing neighbor's vehicle.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was drunk and tries to break in front door of victim's home and smashes front window.
Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Client indicted as part of major 25 co-defendant federal indictment of International MS-13 gang in San Francisco. Client accused of attempting to Export Stolen Vehicles. Client declared his innocence and sought jury trial. Client was first of all defendants tried. Months of intense investigation and trial preparation as well as critical cross-examination of government informant and undercover officer led to verdicts of NOT GUILTY on all counts.
Client accused of involvement in international internet fraud operation. Aggressive negotiations with law enforcement - NO CHARGES FILED.
Client accused of committing on-line stock trading fraud. Skilled and aggressive negotiations with trading company resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client illegally selling prescription medications over internet. Intervention with federal law enforcement and federal prosecutors resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client embezzled thousands of dollars from employer. Later accused of embezzling and misusing funds. Aggressive investigation, counter attack of employers actions and aggressive negotiations with police and prosecutor resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client admitted embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from major bank where he was employed. Aggressive and skilled negotiations resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client accused of insurance fraud. Skilled and lengthy negotiations with law enforcement and district attorney's office. NO CHARGES FILED.
Client admitted involvement in theft of proprietary information and fraud. Aggressive representation and creative negotiation resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client implicated in fraudulent real estate scheme and then lied to federal investigators. Client facing fraud and obstruction of justice charges.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
In high publicity case, client, who was a former police dispatcher, informed friends, relatives and co-workers that she had cancer when she in fact did not. She ended up collecting approximately $50,000 and was charged with numerous theft related charges including theft by false pretense. Client faced numerous years in prison. Sentenced to 179 days in county jail which could be done on an alternative sentencing program that did not require actual jail time.
Client accused of burglarizing and embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from church he had attended and worked at for more than 20 years. Aggressive attack on prosecution's case resulted in client receiving probation and NO ACTUAL JAIL TIME.
Client charged with identity theft in large federal multi-defendant fraud case. Client prosecuted as leader of conspiracy.
Result: Minimal Jail Time
Client investigated for hacking into victim's Facebook profile and email account. Client made admissions to police. Aggressive negotiation and representation with police resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client bank teller alleged to have stolen money from various elderly customers' accounts in an amount of more than $200,000. Aggressive negotiations resulted in NO JAIL TIME and possible reduction to misdemeanor and dismissal of charges in one year.
Client confessed to a major stock/securities fraud involving more than $800,000
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Defendant in major Federal wiretap, money laundering and extortion ring.
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Accountant Client embezzled thousands of dollars from employer.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Manager Client embezzled thousands of dollars from employer.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Alleged Computer Hacker causing thousands of dollars in damages.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Pre-file Federal Fraud allegations following a highly publicized investigation by the U.S. Attorney General's Office of an Internet scam.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Pre-file Federal Fraud involving Social Security benefits.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Interstate Mortgage Fraud where charges were documented by a video camera at the scene - charges reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time.
Client with a history of drug and alcohol abuse, including prior arrests, was prosecuted for embezzling nearly $20,000 from employer - received probation with no jail time.
Real Estate License Defense - client had been denied reinstatement of his license by the CA Board of Real Estate for many years following a Federal conviction in the Savings & Loan scandal. Following the mounting of a thorough defense, the court ruled that the client's license be reinstated, contrary to pleas by the Real Estate Board.
Client diverted new client calls. Stole business from employer. $8,000 loss.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client performed as a contractor without being licensed. Client's 3RD conviction for this offense. Client sentenced to one year in jail in his previous case.
Result: NO ACTUAL JAIL TIME - ELECTRONIC HOME MONITORING
Client forged driver's license, admitted guilt.
Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Client accused by Board of Directors of corporation (that client created) of embezzling funds and equipment from the corporation. Detailed investigation of the facts and tough negotiations with the prosecutor.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client alleged to have destroyed evidence of a crime and committed immigration fraud. Evidence seized by police.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from 2 different physician employers over the course of several years. All felony charges DISMISSED. Client admits to single misdemeanor count with no jail time and possible expungement of record after 18 months.
Client accused of committing fraud against an on-line stock trading firm.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of signing false documents and defrauding bank. Aggressive representation and negotiations resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
