Richard D. Jones Receives Legacy Award
Each year the La Habra Chamber of Commerce honors individuals, businesses and organizations that have shown exceptional achievements and service to our community. This year, the Chamber recognized Richard D. Jones as the recipient of the Legacy Award which is awarded to individuals enduring accomplishments and achievements throughout their careers.
Vol. 32 No.16 UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO DECIDE WHETHER SECOND AMENDMENT PROTECTS THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS IN PUBLIC
On June 26, 2017, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari in the closely followed case of Peruta v. County of San Diego, 824 F.3d 919 (9th Cir. Cal. June 9, 2016). By declining to review the Ninth Circuit’s decision, the Supreme Court declined an opportunity to clarify whether the Second Amendment protects the right […]
Vol. 32 No. 15 NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL HOLDS CALIFORNIA’S 30-DAY VEHICLE IMPOUND LAW VIOLATES 4TH AMENDMENT
On June 21, 2017, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Brewster v. Beck holding that the 30-day impound of a vehicle seized pursuant to Vehicle Code section 14602.6(a)(1) violated the Fourth Amendment. The panel reversed the District Court’s dismissal of a class action brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging that […]
Victory for Jones & Mayer in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
On May 24, 2017, in the case of Rubenstein v. Whittier Police Department, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the summary judgment ruling of the District Court. Plaintiff Rubenstein alleged that her constitutional claims arising from her arrest were not time barred even though all claims accrued more than two years before Plaintiff filed […]
Martin J. Mayer Memorial Award recipient, Corporal Sergio Cruz
On May 19th, Jim Touchstone attended the graduation of California Peace Officers’ Association Leadership Development Course in Sacramento. At the graduation ceremony, Mr. Touchstone presented the Martin J. Mayer Memorial Award to an outstanding graduate of the class who was selected to receive the Award by his peers. This year’s Award was presented to Corporal […]
Attorney Ryan Jones has been selected to serve as the next chair of the League of California Cities Legal Advocacy Committee
Attorney Ryan Jones has been selected to serve as the next chair of the League of California Cities Legal Advocacy Committee. After serving for the last year on the executive committee for the Legal Advocacy Committee, Ryan was chosen by his city attorney colleagues to be the next chair. The Legal Advocacy Committee is comprised of city attorneys from throughout […]
Vol. 32 No. 14 NINTH CIRCUIT, EN BANC, HOLDS NO FOURTH AMENDMENT VIOLATION FOR A K9 USE OF FORCE DURING COMMERCIAL BURGLARY INVESTIGATION
On June 6, 2017, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, sitting en banc, issued and published an opinion in Lowry v. City of San Diego wherein plaintiff alleged that the City of San Diego’s policy of training its police K9s to bite and hold individuals resulted in a violation of plaintiff’s Fourth Amendment rights. During […]
Vol. 32 No. 13 NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL HOLD THAT FEDERAL DISTRICT-WIDE COURTROOM SHACKLING POLICY IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL HOLD THAT FEDERAL DISTRICT-WIDE COURTROOM SHACKLING POLICY IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL On May 31, 2017, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, sitting en banc, issued an opinion in United States v. Sanchez-Gomez wherein the defendants challenged the Southern District’s policy of routinely shackling in-custody defendants without an individualized determination that they pose […]
Vol. 32 No. 2 CALIFORNIA COURT STRIKES DOWN LAW THAT BARRED GRAND JURIES IN FATAL POLICE SHOOTING CASES
On January 10, 2017, a California Court of Appeal found that it was unconstitutional to prevent a grand jury from issuing indictments in fatal police shooting cases. (People v. Superior Court of El Dorado County (South Lake Tahoe Police Officers’ Association, et al.) (2017) 7 Cal. App. 5th 402.) The portion of California Penal Code […]
CSSA Magazine- Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)
Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) By: Martin J. Mayer, General Counsel California State Sheriffs’ Association The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000cc, et seq., prohibits, among other things, the imposition of burdens on the ability of prisoners to worship as they please. It also defines the […]