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...
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...
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...
The D.A. is expected to pursue any firearm-related charges vigorously. The truth is that the country is currently particularly vulnerable to gun-related crimes. Don’t let the public’s or a prosecutor’s prejudice lead to a conviction you don’t...
Anyone who makes a statement to the police has the option of retracting or recanting such testimony. However, there are limits. Keep reading to get the facts. If you are in need of a criminal defense attorney, contact Simmons Wagner, LLP at (949) 439-5857 for a free...
