Kylie Coleman Associate Attorney Ferrone Law Group In the realm of protecting public safety, few scenarios demand an attorney’s rapid reaction and acute attention like responding to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) or other critical incident. Within less than an hour from the initial call to action — a phone call, […]
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DAVID E. MASTAGNI Partner Mastagni Holstedt, A.P.C On August 21, 2023, a Sacramento police officer prevailed in the appeal of his termination from the Sacramento Police Department (SPD) related to his handling of a June 21, 2021, call for service involving an alleged assault. SPD terminated the officer on August […]
DAVID E. MASTAGNI Partner Mastagni Holstedt, APC This article addresses questions raised regarding the impacts of Senate Bill (SB) 2 (Portantino), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, on active and retired peace officers in California. In short, the severe restrictions on Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) authorization exclude or […]
MUNA BUSAILAH Partner Stone Busailah Question If a public employee under CalPERS is convicted of a felony that is later reduced to a misdemeanor, must they still forfeit a portion of their retirement benefits? Answer Yes. Under Government Code Section 7522.72, if a public employee is convicted of a felony […]
DAVID E. MASTAGNI Partner Mastagni Holstedt, APC This letter addresses questions raised regarding the impacts of Senate Bill 2 (Portantino) (“SB 2”), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, on active and retired peace officers in California. In short, the severe restrictions on Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) authorization […]