Simmons Case

USC recruit Maurice Simmons testified in his own trial in Compton Superior Court on Friday, where he is charged with second-degree robbery, assault with a firearm and permitting a loaded firearm in his vehicle.
The district attorney's office refused a plea bargain agreement, where Simmons would plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of allowing someone with a gun in his car, according to Simmons' attorney, Michael Carney.
Under that agreement, Simmons would not serve jail time.
``They're trying to allege that Maurice is a gang member,'' Carney said. ``Their witnesses were (unimpressive). I'll have witnesses next week that will testify on Maurice's character.''
The alleged victim of the robbery testified, but wore prisoner clothing because a subpoena was issued to force him to testify and he had an outstanding warrant on another matter.
Simmons was arrested on March 6 along with Lamont Hall, who is charged with second-degree robbery, assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm. Hall is attempting to plea bargain and serve jail time but the judge has not yet decided if he will allow it.