When your business is audited, it’s normal to feel nervous. But when that audit takes a sudden turn—and law...
Accused of Falsifying Invoices or Payroll Records at Your Small Business?
When you run a small business, you wear many hats—from operations and client relations to HR and payroll. In the daily...
Can My Case Be Dismissed Before Trial? Pre-Trial Motions in Sex Crime Defense
Facing a sex crime charge in Los Angeles is overwhelming. Many clients ask the same question at the very beginning:...
They Found ‘Irregularities,’ Now What? When an Audit Becomes a Criminal Fraud Case
For many business owners, executives, and accounting professionals, the word "audit" triggers anxiety—but it’s often...
Accused of Cooking the Books? What to Do If You’re Facing Accounting Fraud Charges
Accounting fraud is one of the most aggressively prosecuted forms of white-collar crime in California. From falsified...
The Dangers of Self-Incrimination During Internal Fraud Audits
When an internal fraud audit is launched within a company, many executives, employees, and stakeholders believe their...
Defending Against Fraud Allegations Involving Government Contracts
Insights from Former Orange County District Attorneys When your business works with government entities—whether...
Using Expert Witnesses to Fight Business Fraud Allegations
When your professional reputation or company’s future is on the line due to business fraud allegations, facts alone...
5 Ways to Protect Your Reputation After a Sex Crime Allegation in LA
In today’s digital world, an accusation alone—even without proof—can destroy your career, relationships, and...
From Arrest to Trial: The Legal Timeline for Sex Crime Cases in LA
Being accused of a sex crime is one of the most overwhelming experiences a person can face—especially in Los Angeles,...
How Email and Text Messages Are Used as Evidence in Business Fraud Cases
Insights from Simmons & Wagner, Former Orange County District Attorneys In today's digital world, emails and text...
Is Your Business Being Investigated for Fraud? 5 Early Signs to Watch For
When your business is under the microscope for fraud, the investigation rarely begins with a loud knock on the door....