by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jul 18, 2022
In a criminal case, the court has broad discretion over the punishment it will impose if you violate probation. You might get off with just a warning from the judge. The judge may also lengthen your probationary period or perhaps revoke it entirely, in which case you...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jul 14, 2022
An arrest warrant issued by a judge or magistrate prior to the filing of formal charges is known as a Ramey warrant. A police officer presents a magistrate with a declaration of probable cause to get a Ramey warrant. The magistrate issues a warrant instructing police...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jul 11, 2022
The goal of California’s MIP legislation is to prevent underage drinking. Alcohol consumption in public, possession, purchase, and even holding an unopened container of alcohol are all MIP offenses that can be brought against minors. Additionally, adults who...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jul 4, 2022
The first step after being accused of a crime is to get the best lawyer you can. Call Simmons Wagner, LLP at (949) 439-5857 right away to schedule a free legal consultation if you’re looking for the top domestic abuse lawyer in Southern California. Continue...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 24, 2022
In movies and television shows, police officers are sometimes seen consulting dentists or orthodontists in order to positively match a suspect based on “bite mark” evidence. This may appear to be sound science, akin to fingerprints or even DNA. Comparing...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 21, 2022
Defendants have the right to receive certain papers, recordings, photographs, and other evidence held by the prosecution and law enforcement in a criminal proceeding. This is usually accomplished through the discovery procedure. The prosecution turns over evidence to...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 17, 2022
Misdemeanor theft may appear to be a minor offense on the surface. We advise you to take any criminal charge seriously at Simmons Wagner, LLP. The truth is that if you are convicted of this offense, you could face jail time and hefty fines. It’s possible that...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 14, 2022
You may have learnt about double jeopardy via a movie or television show, or from a crime fiction. In layman’s terms, it means that a person cannot be tried for the same offense twice. It is not, however, a black-and-white situation. In truth, a person can be...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 9, 2022
Universities and colleges across California are under a lot of pressure to safeguard their students from sexual misbehavior, harassment, and gender-based discrimination for a variety of reasons. Schools that do to comply with Title IX risk losing federal funds, which...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 6, 2022
It’s not uncommon for someone to be served with a restraining order and believe that if they merely keep away from the individual and follow the restraining order’s provisions, their future would be unaffected. This isn’t always the case. If...