Justice Prevails: Celebrating the Auburn K9 Animal Cruelty Case Victory for Chastaine Jones

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In a critical recent decision, charges against Chastaine Jones’s client, Sean Lee Murray, were dropped on Monday. This victory marks a significant turn of events in the pursuit of justice for these innocent defendants.

Details of the Case

The case, which has garnered widespread media attention, involved Moore and Murray facing a staggering 15 felony criminal charges, including animal cruelty, theft by false pretenses, fraud, conspiracy, and grand theft of a dog in connection with Auburn K9, a supposed dog training company in Auburn.

The journey to this pivotal moment began on April 30, 2022, with charges of felony theft …

Potential Changes in the Law Regarding Gun Ownership

On November 7, 2023, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of United States v. Rahimi.  In this matter they are considering whether the government can deny access to guns for people who are the subject of a domestic violence protection order.

As everyone knows, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution has been interpreted to allow people to own and carry firearms.   The Second Amendment states “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”  …

What You Need to Know About Owning and Possessing Firearms in California

There has been a lot of news lately regarding the ownership and possession of firearms in the United States.  The US Supreme Court has been addressing the issues of when you can and cannot carry firearms and what kind of guns you may legally own.  Despite what many people believe, you have a constitutional right to own a firearm – even in California.  As of 2021, according to the California Department of Justice, there is an estimated 19.8 million legally owned firearms in California. This does not include non-registered guns.

However, it is important to note that there are pretty …

Arraignments Within 48 Hours No Exceptions – New AB61 Passes out of Committee

In California, if a person is arrested on Friday night, or a weekend, they can be held for more than the required 48 hours before they are brought to court. A new law would change this.

Arraignment is a legal proceeding in which a defendant appears before a judge to hear the charges against them and enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. In California, arraignments are typically held within 48 hours of an arrest, although this timeline can vary depending on the circumstances.

During the arraignment, the judge informs the defendant of their constitutional rights, such …