A guilty verdict or criminal conviction can feel final. In some cases, however, California law provides an opportunity to ask a higher court to review what happened. A criminal appeal is not simply a second trial because someone disagrees with the outcome. Instead,...
A DUI arrest in Alameda County does not automatically mean a conviction. Field sobriety tests, breathalyzer readings, and officer procedures are all subject to challenge, and errors at any stage of the arrest can significantly affect the outcome of a case. Simmons...
When facing a serious sex crime allegation, understanding how the prosecution thinks can be a significant advantage. Before becoming criminal defense attorneys, Scott Simmons and Dan Wagner spent decades working inside the Orange County District Attorney’s...
California’s gun laws are detailed and often misunderstood, and a technical violation, such as improper storage or a registration lapse, can result in the same serious charges as more deliberate offenses. Simmons Wagner, LLP represents clients throughout...
In many sex crime cases, there is no dispute that two people were together. The central question is whether the sexual activity was consensual. When the people involved provide different accounts, investigators may examine everything from text messages and witness...
