JOSHUA A. OLANDER Senior Associate Mastagni Holstedt, APC On August 18, 2023, Detective Jarrett Tonn prevailed in the appeal of his termination from the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) related to his June 2, 2020, officer-involved shooting. Garnering national media coverage, this encounter with Sean Monterrosa became quickly politicized and distorted […]
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LINA BALCIUNAS COCKRELL Senior Counsel Messing Adam & Jasmine LLP Peace officers testify in court every day about their actions and decisions in criminal investigations, with criminal defense attorneys looking to undermine and invalidate those actions. When the court finds in favor of the defense, it can have negative consequences […]
ROGER D. WILSON Of Counsel Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC This story is continued from the November issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News. Judge Stephens’ Decision At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing, Judge Stephens directed the parties to submit briefs on the facts and law related […]
ROGER D. WILSON Of Counsel Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC “Murderer! Murderer!” came the shouts from a group of four men and women standing nearby as Modesto Police Officer Joseph Lamantia and I walked to the entrance of the Stanislaus County Courthouse. As we passed the group, […]
BRIAN GABRIEL Associate Attorney Mastagni Holstedt, APC Amid increased scrutinization of deadly officer-involved shootings, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently vindicated the objectively reasonable standard in analyzing lawsuits involving the use of deadly force by peace officers. In Estate of Strickland v. Nevada County, 69 F.4th 614 (9th Cir. […]