San Francisco Criminal Attorney Seth P. Chazin has effectively defended thousands of clients accused of all types of crimes. Drawing upon his history of success, he provides clients with the knowledge, skill and aggressiveness needed to secure the best possible results. Below are some samples of the results Seth P. Chazin has been able to secure for his clients.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY
Client admitted to assaulting the victim, punching her in the face. Many witnesses were present. Mr. Chazin's early intervention allowed aggressive negotiation with DA.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was charged with assault with deadly weapon after hitting the victim with a baton-like object. After Attorney Chazin's aggressive investigation and negotiations, our client plead guilty to simple battery.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client was charged with two counts of criminal threats. Despite the client's lengthy prior criminal record, aggressive negotiations led to a reduced charge of disturbing the peace.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client was accused of battery on a neighbor.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of brutally assaulting his girlfriend, kicking her in the head and leaving her with two black eyes and other injuries. Our client was charged with several serious felonies, including an enhancement for causing serious bodily injury. Case was reduced to a misdemeanor.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client was 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, was accused by his wife of assault and domestic violence. Attorney Chazin used aggressive investigation tactics and negotiations.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was charged with battery on his girlfriend, false imprisonment and terrorist threats. Extensive investigation was performed and impeachment evidence was gathered by Mr. Chazin.
- Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Client was 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 was accused of whipping a four-year-old child, leaving marks. Client was NOT a U.S. citizen and likely would have been 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 simple battery with no jail time. Our client continues to raise his children today.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client was accused of battering girlfriend and witness.
- Result: CASE DISMISSED (after hung jury)
Client was accused of assaulting spouse.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Allegations of child abuse.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of threatening his girlfriend with knife at her throat.
- Result: PROBATION, RELEASED FROM JAIL
Client was 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 was charged with striking his young daughter and wife. Aggressive investigation and pre-trial preparation, along with creative negotiations, resulted in the dismissal of the entire case after proof of counseling.
- Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client accused of raping and then assaulting his ex-girlfriend on several occasions. Attorney Chazin stepped in with aggressive investigation tactics, pre-trial preparation and negotiations.
- Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Client was accused of road rage, assaulting victim and damaging victim's car.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was 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. Attorney Chazin aggressively investigated and litigated the case.
- Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Client was accused of attacking victim with deadly weapon. Client plead guilty to simple battery.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME
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CERTIFICATES OF REHABILITATION & PARDONS
Client originally convicted of Penal Code Section 311.11 (Possessing / Controlling matter depicting Person Under Age 18 Engaging in or Simulating Sexual Conduct).
- Result: PETITION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REHABILITATION GRANTED
Client was convicted of a 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 SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
Many expungements have been recently obtained on behalf of various clients in several counties, including Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Lake County and others. Furthermore, several certificates of rehabilitation for 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 sex offenders.
One client had prior misdemeanor sex offense conviction from 15 years ago which required him to register as a sex offender. A certificate of rehabilitation was granted; obligation to register as a sex offender pursuant to penal code section 290 was terminated.
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COMPUTER CRIMES
Client was caught with thousands of images of child pornography, including sado-masochistic images of children. The case was taken to federal court, where a 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 e-mail account. Client made admissions to police. Attorney Chazin aggressively negotiated with the police.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client's computer was search. Client was found to be in possession of child pornography.
- Result: DISMISSED
Client illegally accessed internet service provider (ISP) services.
- Result: Reduced to misdemeanor. NO JAIL TIME
Pre-file federal fraud allegations following a highly publicized investigation by the U.S. Attorney General's Office after an Internet scam. Extensive negotiations.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Client was accused of battering his girlfriend. Aggressive investigation and negotiations with DA occurred.
- Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Client was accused of brutally beating his girlfriend. Charges were never filed due to thorough investigation by Attorney Chazin into alleged victim's background and aggressive representation.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of assault, resisting arrest and vandalism.
- Result: Aggressive negotiations resulted in plea to disturbing the peace and NO JAIL TIME
Client, a law enforcement officer, was accused by wife of assault and domestic violence.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was charged with battery on his girlfriend, false imprisonment and terrorist threats. Attorney Chazin performed extensive investigation and gathered impeachment evidence.
- Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Client was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and leaving marks on her. Mr. Chazin convinced the DA not to file charges, emphasizing the inconsistencies and unreliability of the alleged victim.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was 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 was accused of assaulting spouse.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client suffered allegations of child abuse.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of physically assaulting his wife. Investigation and negotiation exposed weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was charged with striking young daughter and wife. Aggressive investigation and pre-trial preparation, along with creative negotiations, resulted in the entire case's dismissal after proof of counseling.
- Result: CASE DISMISSED
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DRUGS / NARCOTICS
Client was charged with felony cultivation of marijuana. Placed on pre-trial diversion for one year.
- Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client was charged with supervised release violation in federal court.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client was arrested for selling ecstasy to undercover police officer during police sting operation. Aggressive and effective negotiations with the District Attorney occurred.
- 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's placement on diversion.
- Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
International importation of narcotics case in which our 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 nearly 25 years in prison for the distribution and sale of heroin. His case was negotiated down to merely "credit for the time served," meaning he received one of the lowest sentences of anyone involved.
- Result: REDUCTION OF CHARGES
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 two-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 DISMISSED
Client accused of auto burglary and possession and transportation of drugs. Attorney Chazin intervened before the charges could be filed.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client seen by police purchasing drugs on the street within 15 to 20 feet of the cop. Our motion to suppress evidence was granted. 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 third DUI and possessed cocaine in vehicle.
- Result: Drug charges DISMISSED and NO JAIL TIME
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DUI / DRUNK DRIVING
Client accused of deceptive identification document and of driving under influence of alcohol under 21. [California Penal Code Section 529.5 and VC 23140(a)]
- Result: NO PROBATION, NO JAIL TIME
Client was 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 drunk 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 was arrested for driving over the legal limit, and client may have been driving under the influence of drugs.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was driving drunk, over the legal limit.
- Result: DMV Suspension DISMISSED
Client, an underage university student, was arrested for possessing alcohol.
- Result: CASE DISMISSED
Alleged vehicular manslaughter.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
DUI charges were dismissed after re-testing of the sample indicated a .07 percent blood alcohol content rather than the .08 percent 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 having her driving privileges restored, even where efforts of elected state representatives had failed.
- Result: DRIVING PRIVELEGES RESTORED
Nurse was accused of DUI and threatened with loss of her nursing license.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was 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 broke into a truck and was observed making his get-away
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was charged with third DUI and very high blood alcohol content.
- Result: NO ACTUAL JAIL TIME
Client was accused of DUI. Attorney Chazin intervened before charges could be filed.
- Result: 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 was committed 3rd DUI and possessed cocaine in vehicle. Drug charges were dismissed.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME, DRUG CHARGES DISMISSED
Client was under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs, and accused of DUI. Early intervention and aggressive representation by Attorney Chazin prevented the filing of charges.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED and DMV action DISMISSED
Client was a U.S. Marine stationed in Iraq charged with DUI for .14 percent blood alcohol level. Client plead to lesser offense.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME, NO FINE AND NO DUI PROGRAM
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Client was convicted of theft case.
- Result: CASE EXPUNGED
Client was convicted of felony drug crime many years ago.
- Result: CHARGE REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR AND DISMISSED
Client's conviction for theft in Santa Clara County expunged.
- Result: EXPUNGED and case dismissed pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4
Client was convicted of attempted child molestation.
- Result: EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4
Client had two sex offenses in two counties.
- Result: EXPUNGEMENTS GRANTED
Successful record clearance in Santa Clara County on sex-related offense.
- Result: EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED
Client was seemingly ineligible for an expungement of his prior indecent exposure case due to the fact that he continued to be in violation of the law.
- Result: EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED
Client was convicted of serious sex crime in San Francisco many years ago.
- Result: EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED
Client's application for expungement of DUI.
- Result: EXPUNGEMENT 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.
- Result: 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.
- Result: RECORDS SEALED
Client previously convicted of unlawful intercourse with a minor.
- Result: EXPUNGEMENT (Penal Code section 1203.4 Petition) GRANTED
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GENERAL CRIMINAL LAW
False identification: our client, a college student, was caught with a fake ID. The client's record was kept clean so to avoid any problems later when applying for professional employment.
- Result: NO CONVICTION
Minor in possession of alcohol: Our client plead guilty and license was to be suspended for one year. Motion to withdraw plea granted.
- Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Possession of Gun: Client was accused of driving under influence of alcohol with a loaded shotgun in car.
- Result: PROBATION, NO JAIL TIME
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 career.
- Result: Motion for early termination of probation and Penal Code section 1203.4 relief (expungement) GRANTED
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SEALING JUVENILE RECORDS
Client had felony convictions from many years in the past that had been causing him problems when seeking employment.
- Result: Entire juvenile record SEALED
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HIT AND RUN
Client was driving under the influence of alcohol in San Francisco, hit two other cars and allegedly drove away from the scene.
- Result: 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 rolled the car and totaled it. Client allegedly fled the scene and was 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 after 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
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PRE-FILE CASES
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 was accused by girlfriend of brutally beating her. Charges were not filed after thorough investigation into alleged victim's background and aggressive representation by Attorney Chazin.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and leaving marks on her. Mr. Chazin convinced the DA not to file charges, emphasizing the inconsistencies and unreliability of the alleged victim.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was 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 two separate occasions of possessing marijuana for sale.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Fraud and Embezzlement
Client was charged in federal court with identify theft and admitted a loss of over $100,000.
- Result: MINIMAL JAIL TIME
Client, an executive, admitted to forgery and falsifying work records.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of falsifying records and committing fraud to obtain commissions. Client confessed.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from two different physician employers over the course of several years. Client admitted to single misdemeanor count with no jail time and possible expungement of record after 18 months.
- Result: ALL FELONY CHARGES DISMISSED
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 accused of molesting friend's daughter on two occasions (California Penal Code Section 288(a)). Aggressive negotiations with police.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was investigated for possession of child pornography at government workplace on government computer.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was being investigated for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, rape, child molestation and related charges. Charges were not filed after diligent investigation and negotiation with the DA.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client caught in solicitation for prostitution sting. No charges filed due to creative and aggressive representation
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client alleged to have raped 10-year-old stepdaughter 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 was arrested for running house for prostitution after police conducted undercover sting operation where employees allegedly offered sex for money.
- Result: 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 filing of charges. No permanent record appears on the client's college transcript.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of raping and then assaulting ex-girlfriend on several occasions. Mr. Chazin provided aggressive investigation, pre-trial preparation and negotiations.
- Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Client was caught trying to communicate with female minor and distributing large amounts of child pornography to undercover cop. Attorney Chazin provided aggressive pre-trial investigation and used expert witnesses to defend the client.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client was 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 was accused of molesting the eight-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 was charged with stealing goods from store.
- Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client was accused of unemployment insurance fraud. Client confessed. Loss of over $10,000.
- Result: REDUCTION IN CHARGES, NO JAIL TIME
Client was accused of possession of stolen vehicle.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
White Collar Crime
Federal fraud investigation regarding student loan application. Extensive negotiations with the Department of Education and US Attorney's Office.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of involvement in international internet fraud operation. Mr. Chazin aggressively negotiated with law enforcement.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of committing online stock trading fraud.
- Result: Skilled and aggressive negotiations with trading company resulted in NO CHARGES FILED
Client illegally sold prescription medications over internet. Mr. Chazin intervened with federal law enforcement and federal prosecutors.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client embezzled thousands of dollars from employer. Later accused of embezzling and misusing funds. No charges filed after counterattacking employer's actions and aggressively negotiating with police and prosecutor.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client admitted to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from a major bank where he was employed.
- Result: Aggressive and skilled negotiations resulted in NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of insurance fraud. Attorney Chazin held lengthy negotiations with law enforcement and the district attorney's office.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client admitted involvement in theft of proprietary information and fraud. Aggressive representation and creative negotiation.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was implicated in fraudulent real estate scheme and then lied to federal investigators. Client faced fraud and obstruction of justice charges.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused by Board of Directors of corporation (that client created) of embezzling funds and equipment from the corporation. Detailed investigation and tough negotiation with the prosecution occurred.
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 was accused of possessing expensive stolen bicycle. No charges were filed after investigation and negotiation with the district attorney.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
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Client was accused of burglarizing and embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the church he had attended and worked at for nearly 25 years. Prosecution's case was aggressively attacked, and the client received probation.
Result: 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 multistate 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 nearly 25 years in prison for robbery, residential burglary, false imprisonment with the use of a gun and other charges.
Client broke into store, was caught during commission of robbery and damaged property.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Pre-file client was suspected of committing separate crimes of residential burglary (a "Strike") and vandalism.
- Result: Convinced the district attorney to not file charges in either case
Client was accused of committing fraud against an online stock trading firm.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
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SEX CRIMES AND CHILD MOLESTATION
Federal investigation regarding sexual assault / solicitation of a minor. Extensive negotiations with the Federal Investigator and US Attorney's Office.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client accused of molesting friend's daughter on two occasions (California Penal Code Section 288(a)). Aggressive negotiations with police.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was arrested for rape and child molestation (Penal Code Section 261 and Penal Code Section 288(a)) against two victims. All felony charges dismissed. Client was instead convicted of one misdemeanor charge.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client was caught with thousands of images of child pornography, including sado-masochistic images of children. Federal court case. Lifetime period of supervised release is standard.
- Result: One of few cases ever in Nevada Federal District Court where 10 years SUPERVISED RELEASE GRANTED
Client convicted of child molestation (Penal Code Section 288(a)).
- Result: Successfully removed client from disclosure on the California Department of Justice's Megan's Law Internet Web Site.
Client caught in solicitation for prostitution sting.
- Result: Creative and aggressive representation resulted in NO CHARGES FILED
Client was alleged to have raped his 10-year-old stepdaughter over the course of several years. Client had been arrested and was in jail on $500,000 bail when we were called. We obtained our client's release in less than 24 hours by an immediate and aggressive response to allegations.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Aggressive representation in application to California Department of Justice
- Result: Exclusion from Megan's List resulted in application being granted
Client was arrested for running house for prostitution after police conducted undercover sting operation where employees allegedly offered sex for money. 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.
- Result: Aggressive negotiation with police and District Attorney resulted in NO CHARGES BEING FILED
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.
Result: Mr. Chazin was able to get the DA to offer a plea bargain in which the client would only have to serve another approximately eight years
Client's computer was searched. Client was found 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 our 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
- Result: Defendant now has NO CRIMINAL RECORD
NOT GUILTY verdicts or mistrials/dismissals:
- People vs. Michael Gardner,
- People vs. Michael Lee
- Client accused of rape by girlfriend - client acquitted of rape charges
- People vs. Kevin Larry
2004 - Alleged child Molestation - NO CHARGES FILED
2003 - Alleged child Molestation - NO CHARGES FILED
2002 - Alleged child Molestation - NO CHARGES FILED
In a major federal wiretap case with more than 20 co-defendants, our client was accused of importation of prostitutes. Our client was refugee raised in U.S., and face 20 years in prison and deportation.
- Result: CLIENT NOT DEPORTED, ADMITTED LESSER OFFENSE, SERVED MINIMUM TIME
Sex Offender Registration-Megan's List
- Result: 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. Our client did not have to serve a single day in jail.
- Result: CLIENT GRANTED PROBATION
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.
- Result: First, we got client released on bail. An aggressive approach to the case and tough negotiations with the prosecutor led to, ALL CHARGES WERE DISMISSED
Client was accused of molesting eight-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 was alleged to have committed date rape of a fellow student at a prestigious university.
- Result: 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.
- Result: 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 a grant of diversion.
- Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Client was previously convicted of unlawful intercourse with a minor.
- Result: EXPUNGEMENT (Penal Code section 1203.4 Petition)GRANTED
Client was 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 resulted 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 the victims. Pre-file preparation, aggressive investigation and negotiations prevented charges from being filed.
Result: NO CHARGES FILED in either case
Client contacted alleged 13-year-old girl through the internet, engaged in lewd conversation and sent pornographic photographs to alleged minor. Client then traveled 60 miles to meet girl and police were waiting for client when he arrived.
- Result: NO TIME IN CUSTODY
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Client was placed on one-year pre-trial diversion after being charged with attempting to defraud bank and pass bad checks.
- Result: CASE DISMISSED
In high publicity case, our 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.
- Result: Sentenced to 179 days in county jail which could be done on an alternative sentencing program that did not require actual jail time
Client was accused of burglarizing and embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from church he had attended and worked at for nearly 25 years.
- Result: Aggressive attack on prosecution's case resulted in client receiving probation and NO ACTUAL JAIL TIME
Client was accused of unemployment insurance fraud. Client confessed. Lost over $10,000. Charges were reduced to misdemeanor after aggressive negotiation.
- Result: NO JAIL TIME
Client was accused of possession of stolen vehicle.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of possessing expensive stolen bicycle.
- Resulted: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of stealing various items off of federal property. Client confessed. Pre-trial preparation and negotiation resulted in the dismissal of charges.
- Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
VANDALISM
Client was accused of vandalizing neighbor's vehicle.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was drunk, tried to break in the front door of victim's home and smashed front window.
- Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
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WHITE COLLAR CRIME
In high profile theft from public entity, client originally charged with two Felony Counts of Grand Theft and Embezzlement.
- Result: Both counts reduced to misdemeanors - NO JAIL TIME and Probation can be terminated and client granted an expungement after only 6 months.
Federal fraud investigation regarding providing false information on loan application. No charges filed after extensive negotiations with the U.S. Attorney's Office.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
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.
- Result: 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 was accused of involvement in international internet fraud operation. Mr. Chazin responded with aggressive negotiations with law enforcement.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of committing online stock trading fraud.
- Result: Skilled and aggressive negotiations with trading company resulted in NO CHARGES FILED
Client was illegally selling prescription medications over internet.
- Result: 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. After aggressive investigation, counterattacking the employer's actions and aggressive negotiation with the police and prosecutor, charges were dropped.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client admitted to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the major bank where he was employed.
Result: Aggressive and skilled negotiations resulted in NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of insurance fraud.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client admitted involvement in theft of proprietary information and fraud.
- Result: Aggressive representation and creative negotiation resulted in NO CHARGES FILED.
Client was implicated in fraudulent real estate scheme and then lied to federal investigators. Client faced fraud and obstruction of justice charges.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of burglarizing and embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from church he had attended and worked at for nearly 25 years. The prosecution's case was aggressively attacked, with probation being the result.
- Result: NO ACTUAL JAIL TIME
Client was charged with identity theft in large federal multi-defendant fraud case. Client prosecuted as leader of conspiracy.
- Result: MINIMAL JAIL TIME
Client was investigated for hacking into victim's Facebook profile and e-mail account. Client made admissions to police.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Bank teller alleged to have stolen money from various elderly customers' accounts in an amount of more than $200,000.
- Result: 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
Our client was the defendant in major federal wiretap, money laundering and extortion ring.
- Result: CASE DISMISSED
Accountant client had embezzled thousands of dollars from employer.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Manager client had embezzled thousands of dollars from employer.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Alleged computer hacker caused thousands of dollars in damages.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Our client was the defendant in 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
Our client pre-filed federal fraud involving Social Security benefits.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Our client was involved in interstate mortgage fraud where charges were documented by a video camera at the scene.
- Result: CHARGES REDUCED, NO JAIL TIME
Client with a history of drug and alcohol abuse, including prior arrests, was prosecuted for embezzling nearly $20,000 from employer
- Result: PROBATION, 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.
- Result: 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. The stolen business from the employer resulted in an $8,000 loss.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client performed as a contractor without being licensed. It was this client's third conviction for this offense. The client was sentenced to one year in jail in his previous case.
- Result: NO ACTUAL JAIL TIME - ELECTRONIC HOME MONITORING
Client forged a driver's license, admitted guilt.
- Result: CHARGES DISMISSED
Client was accused by Board of Directors of corporation (that the client created) of embezzling funds and equipment from the corporation. Detailed investigation of the facts and tough negotiations with the prosecutor ensued.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was alleged to have destroyed evidence of a crime and committed immigration fraud. Evidence was seized by police.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from two different physician employers over the course of several years.
Result: All felony charges DISMISSED. Client admitted to single misdemeanor count with no jail time and possible expungement of record after 18 months
Client was accused of committing fraud against an online stock trading firm.
- Result: NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of signing false documents and defrauding bank.
- Result: Aggressive representation and negotiations resulted in NO CHARGES FILED
