Evidence can determine the direction of a criminal case, but how that evidence was obtained can be just as important as what it appears to prove. Police officers and investigators have significant authority to gather evidence during a criminal investigation, but that...
Not all theft charges carry the same consequences, and the line between a misdemeanor and a felony often comes down to specific factual details, such as the value of what was taken or the method used. Simmons Wagner, LLP represents clients in Orange facing theft...
Business disagreements happen every day. A customer claims they were promised something different. A business partner disputes where money went. An investor believes important information was withheld. A vendor accuses a company of failing to honor an agreement. Most...
A business transaction can look suspicious in hindsight. A financial projection turns out to be wildly inaccurate. Money is transferred between accounts shortly before a company collapses. An investor loses everything. A customer discovers that information provided...
When Southern California temperatures rise, so does concern about fires. The National Weather Service reported on August 20, 2026 that inland areas of Southern California were experiencing temperatures roughly 5 to 8 degrees above normal, with hotter-than-average...
