JOSHUA A. OLANDER Senior Associate Mastagni Holstedt, APC On February 14, Stockton Police Department Officer Joseph Ciccarelli was ordered reinstated after he was terminated for an alleged violation of the police department’s emergency driving policy when he was involved in a collision that resulted in the death of a civilian. […]
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STEVEN N. WELCH Attorney Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC The purpose of this article is to provide a guide regarding the use of compelled administrative statements in subsequent criminal prosecutions. The article consists of three parts: a background regarding compelled administrative statements and immunity; an explanation regarding […]
SEAN D. HOWELL Senior Associate Attorney Mastagni Holstedt, APC Assistant Dispatch Manager Ron Elkins of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department was reinstated and awarded back pay by the Lake County Board of Supervisors after an advisory arbitration award reversing Sheriff Brian Martini’s decision to terminate him. Elkins had four separate […]
ANDREW M. DAWSON Partner Dawson & Riley, LLP A Los Angeles School Police Department officer was successful in overturning an unjustified five-day suspension imposed by his department thanks to the unwavering representation of the attorneys at Dawson & Riley, LLP. The appellant was accused on three different occasions of failing […]
NICOLE R. CASTRONOVO Attorney Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC An unfortunate reality of police work is that many law enforcement officers will find themselves the victims of a crime at some point in their careers. I have represented officers who have been critically injured by intoxicated drivers, […]