Case Results

Violation of Solicitation for Prostitution-- Charges Reduced

June 2015

In Oakland, client was arrested for a violation of Penal Code Section 647(b) – solicitation for prostitution... Read On

Certificate of Rehabilitation Terminates Requirement to Register as an Offender

June 2015

The Law Offices of Seth P. Chazin was able to get great case results for our San Mateo County client's requirement to register as a sex offender pursuant to California Penal Code section 290 Read On

Driving Under the Influence- All Charges Dismissed

Alameda County client was arrested in Oakland and charged with a misdemeanor violation of Vehicle Code Section 23152(e) – driving under the influence of drugs ... Read On

Sex Offender Registration- Not Required

Client was convicted in San Mateo County of two counts of Sexual Battery... Read On

Possession of Child Pornography - No Jail Time

Client charged with Penal Code Section 311.11a – Possession of Child Pornography in Contra Costa County (Martinez). After numerous negotiations Read On

Child Molestation with a Prior - Reduced Sentence

Due to the prior felony conviction of Penal Code Section 288(a) – lewd act upon a child in Contra Costa County, client would be required to be sentenced pursuant to Penal Code Sections 1170.12(c)(1) and 667(e)(1) – 2 Strikes and was facing more than 20 years in prison. Read On

Child Molestation - Case Closed

Successful businessman in Stanislaus County (Tracy) under investigation for allegations of possible child molestation of 14 year old victim. After numerous contacts with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Read On

Investigated for Possession of Child Pornography - No Charges Filed

In this Santa Clara County case in San Jose, our client was under investigation for possession of child pornography. Read On

Misdemeanor Solicitation for Prostitution - No Charges Filed

In this Contra Costa County case in Richmond, our client was cited for a misdemeanor solicitation for prostitution charge (Penal Code Section 647 (b)). After several contacts with the Richmond Police Department Read On

Misdemeanor Battery - No Charges Filed

In this Alameda County case in Oakland, our client and his wife were both cited for a misdemeanor battery charge, (Penal Code Section 242). After several contacts with the Oakland Police Department Read On

Arrested for Burglary, Theft, & Possession of a Controlled Substance - No Charges Were Filed

In this Contra Costa County case, our client was arrested for an alleged burglary, theft and possession of a controlled substance (mushrooms) in Danville, CA. Read On

DUI/Causing Injury/Resisting Police - Charges Reduced to DUI

San Mateo County client was arrested on felony charges for driving at a high rate of speed on the freeway while under the influence of alcohol and slammed into the back of another car that was stopped in traffic. Client was charged with... Read On

Sex Offender Registration - Not Required

In Washington State in 1983, our client plead guilty to one Count of “Indecent Liberties”. In 2011, client moved to California and was informed by the California Department of Justice that he has to register as a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code Section 290. After extensive investigation... Read On

Battery/Domestic Violence/Resisting Arrest - No Jail Time

BATTERY/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/RESISTING ARREST: Client had prior felony and misdemeanor convictions. Client charged in San Francisco with 2 Counts of Domestic Violence / Spousal Battery – Penal Code Section 243(e)(1), 4 Counts of Resisting, Obstructing, Delaying of a Peace officer... Read On

Wire Fraud - No Jail or Prison Time

Our client was indicted for a Mortgage Fraud case and was charged with a federal felony violation of 18 U.S.C. § 8371 – (conspiracy to commit Wire Fraud) in the Northern District of California in Oakland... Read On

Fraud - Probation Only

April 2014

FRAUD: Client charged with a felony count of Welfare & Institutions Code Section 10980 – (Unlawfully Obtaining Public Aid) along with Penal Code Section 118 – (Perjury) in Marin County Superior Court... Read On

Assault/Battery - No Charges Filed

ASSUALT / BATTERY: Client in San Francisco County accused of assaulting a construction worker at his apartment building where there was alleged corroboration from an independent witness... Read On

4th Offense DUI - No Felony Conviction

DUI : Client arrested on Fourth Offense DUI charge in Alameda County Superior Court in Hayward with .15 blood alcohol content. Careful strategic decision-making and negations... Read On

No Charges Filed in Palo Alto Child Pornography Case

Our client was charged with possession of child pornography in Palo Alto (Santa Clara County). An aggressive approach to our client's case, including early and diligent investigation and preparation convinced the supervising DA to... Read On

No Charges Filed in San Francisco Assault Case

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. Read On