Getting charged with solicitation of a prostitute in California is a deeply personal and potentially humiliating experience. But here’s the truth that often gets lost in the headlines: you are innocent until proven guilty. Under the law, you have the right to remain...
Getting charged with indecent exposure can be shocking—especially if it stems from a moment you believed was entirely innocent or accidental. California Penal Code §314 outlines indecent exposure as willfully exposing one’s private parts in public or in the presence...
Being charged with sexual assault is a life-altering event. Even before a trial begins, the accusation alone can impact your career, relationships, and reputation. At Simmons & Wagner, we understand the gravity of what you’re facing—and as Former Orange County...
While Schedule IV drugs are legally prescribed and considered to have a lower potential for abuse compared to higher-schedule substances, being caught with them outside of proper medical use can still result in serious criminal charges in California. Whether it’s...
Being jailed or imprisoned should never mean giving up your legal rights. If you—or someone you love—is being held in custody unlawfully, you may have a powerful legal tool at your disposal: a writ of habeas corpus. This Latin phrase means “you shall have the body,”...
