San Francisco Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer
"Sex crimes" is a general area of crime that includes molestation or lewd conduct with a minor, rape, child pornography, internet or cyber crimes, prostitution, sexual battery, indecent exposure and others. Charges of molestation can be initiated by a SINGLE complaint by a single person, and are some of the most serious charges a criminal defendant can face.
Sex crimes can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, but are usually charged as a felony. Sex crimes usually carry a maximum sentence of three, six or eight years in state prison for each individual act, and these full sentences can be added together for each act committed if force is proven. Many laws relating to molestation and other sex offenses now can result in criminal defendants being sentenced to life imprisonment or to sentences ranging from a few years in prison to hundreds of years in prison.
Also, many sex crimes do not allow for probation and require mandatory state prison sentences. A conviction for Molestation almost always results in lifetime registration as a sex-offender. A prosecutor can charge these offenses under many sections of the Penal Code, including the following sections: 243.4, 261, 261.5, 288, 288.5, 289, 647.6 and 647.
Hire a Knowledgeable and Aggressive Alameda County Rape and Oakland Sex Crimes Defense Attorney to Represent Your Side
Thus, whether you are suspected of having committed a felony or misdemeanor sex crime, or you have already been arrested or charged with a felony or misdemeanor sex crime, it is essential that you secure the highest quality criminal defense attorney for yourself, your family member or a friend. Seth P. Chazin is a San Francisco sex crimes defense lawyer who routinely handles sex crimes cases and who has an excellent record of success defending clients accused of various sex crimes.
Mr. Chazin has won acquittals (NOT GUILTY verdicts) in sex crimes cases where the client was accused of rape, child molestation and similar charges. He has successfully represented clients in felony sex crimes cases in federal and state courts.
We use an aggressive, concerted plan of attack to defend you and your rights. Here are just some of the methods Seth P. Chazin regularly uses to successfully defend clients accused of sex crimes such as cyber crimes, possession of child pornography, molestation, rape, sexual assault, indecent exposure and other related charges:
- Initiate a private investigation immediately, including background investigation of key witnesses
- Photographs, videos and tape recordings
- Conduct witness interviews, including interviews of eyewitnesses, victims, police, informants, etc.
- Polygraph examinations
- Using doctors or other experts to analyze physical evidence and conduct forensic examinations
- Using psychiatrists or psychologists to prepare psychological evaluations
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DID YOU KNOW? If you have been notified of an investigation but have not yet been charged -- it is extremely important to start your defense immediately. Mr. Chazin has had a high rate of success in seeing that charges are never filed when he is retained to defend his client before charges are filed. Learn more about your rights during a free consultation with Mr. Chazin today.
DID YOU KNOW? There is a way to eliminate the obligation to register as a sex offender for certain sex offenses. First, you must obtain an expungement pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4 from the court in which you were convicted. Then you must obtain a certificate of rehabilitation from your county of residence. Contact Mr. Chazin's law firm for immediate assistance to determine whether your obligation to register as a sex-offender can be deleted.