by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 17, 2025
In today’s hyperconnected world, blackmail doesn’t always come with a ransom note. A single email, text message, or social media DM can form the basis for a serious white-collar criminal charge—especially when it involves someone in a position of power. At Simmons...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 12, 2025
Workers’ compensation is meant to be a lifeline—offering medical and financial support to employees injured on the job. But if you’re accused of workers’ compensation fraud, that safety net can quickly turn into a legal trap. In California, even minor errors or...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 10, 2025
Understanding Proposition 57: What It Could Mean for Juvenile and Non-Violent Offenders in California California’s criminal justice reform efforts have taken several significant steps forward in recent years—but few changes have had the wide-reaching impact of...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 9, 2025
When facing criminal charges, few things are more urgent or overwhelming than understanding what exactly you’re up against. In California, crimes are categorized not only by type—such as violent, property, or drug-related—but also by degree. The distinction...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 5, 2025
If you’re facing accusations of altering a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in California, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed—and for good reason. This isn’t a minor traffic offense. Tampering with a VIN is a felony under California law, and a conviction can...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 5, 2025
A Practical Guide from Former Orange County District Attorneys Receiving a subpoena for business records is more than just an administrative inconvenience—it could be the first sign that you or your company is under federal or state investigation. Whether it’s from a...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 3, 2025
When federal or state investigators begin looking into potential business fraud, they often don’t announce their intentions clearly. You may receive a subpoena, a phone call, or a visit from agents—but no one tells you whether you’re a target, subject, or witness....
by Simmons Wagner LLP | Jun 3, 2025
Stalking charges in California are serious and can carry severe penalties, including jail time, restraining orders, and lasting damage to your reputation. But despite how intimidating these allegations may be, a stalking conviction is not automatic. Under California...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | May 30, 2025
Business fraud cases are rarely built overnight. Prosecutors spend months—sometimes years—collecting documents, interviewing witnesses, and piecing together financial records in an attempt to prove criminal conduct. But here’s the truth: what may look like a...
by Simmons Wagner LLP | May 28, 2025
Receiving a call or visit from the FBI or IRS is not just alarming—it’s a clear signal that your business practices, financial transactions, or professional role may be under federal scrutiny. Whether you’re being treated as a suspect, a witness, or something in...
