by Simmons Wagner LLP | Sep 17, 2021
You’ve had a restraining order issued against you, and you’re concerned about breaking it. It is a crime in California to violate a court-ordered restriction, regardless of what the court calls it: protective, stay-away, TRO, or restraining order. A...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Sep 14, 2021
When you get home from work one day, you discover your home has been broken into while you were away. You start counting the lost things after contacting the cops so you may file a claim with your homeowner’s insurance carrier. You start to believe that the...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Sep 9, 2021
The phrase “domestic violence” can be used to a wide range of crimes and personal relationships in everyday life. In California, however, the legal definition of domestic violence is different. Keep reading to learn what the definition of this crime is and...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Sep 7, 2021
Consider the following scenario: you’re driving home from work (after a post-work drink with your coworkers) when you see lights and hear a siren. You come to a halt, perplexed as to what went wrong. The officer approaches you and orders you to exit the vehicle....
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Aug 25, 2021
Insurance fraud is defined in California as collecting (or, in some cases, trying to collect) from an insurance company by the use of deception. It might be a coverage for auto insurance, house insurance, or life insurance. It can include giving the insurance company...
