Answer: Andrew Stunich.
Savvy courthouse security screeners spotted the firearm; hit the emergency button; four deputies responded. The gun was taken away. Stunich was not detained.
Aug 22, 2017
Local attorney tries to enter Courthouse with a loaded firearm
Answer: Andrew Stunich.
Savvy courthouse security screeners spotted the firearm; hit the emergency button; four deputies responded. The gun was taken away. Stunich was not detained.
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Why not detained?
ReplyDeleteHave contacted HCSO for a response.
ReplyDeleteGoing to make an educated guess based on the response from HCSO that Mr. Stunich has a concealed carry permit, was legally carrying the firearm, and forgot to take it out of this bag before entering.
ReplyDeleteFrom Allan Dollison via email:
Delete"Regardless whether you have a concealed weapon permit, it is a felony to possess a firearm on courthouse property.
I actually prosecuted people for this.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=171b."
Be that as it may, law enforcement generally do not want to use the criminal justice system to go after citizens who are acting in good faith and generally law-abiding. I would hope that discretion would be exercised in a situation like this.
DeleteI've never seen an attorney act in good faith! hahaha
DeleteAndy is one of the most down to earth guys I know. He is honest, has morals and values and is an great person who'd give you the shirt off his back.
DeleteThat'll teach him to be such a pompous ass!
ReplyDeleteGee, I wonder what kind of case he was handling?
ReplyDeleteThis is why Dollison isn't a DA anymore. In order to have a crime it requires either intent or gross negligence. An honest mistake is not prosecutable.
ReplyDeletehttp://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2017/08/well-it-looks-like-i-am-going-to-be.html?m=1
DeleteGuess what anon, the DA agrees with Allan. Allan has been correct in all his past predictions on cases. What the outcome of this case will be remains to be seen as it proceeds through the judicial process.
Andy represents me personally. He is a great attorney. If I were an attorney in Eureka I would carry also it's a small caliber obviously for self defense. It would be a waste if taxpayers money to pursue charges against him. Hopefully he has his firearm returned promptly too.
ReplyDeleteActually Anon that is not why he isn't DA anymore...Get your facts right instead of being a Troll
ReplyDeleteThat's something I wouldn't forget to take out of my bag! Believe me, I even take my belt off and leave in vehicle.
ReplyDeleteAnyone else have a problem with Andrew as I?
ReplyDeleteAndrew Stunich was on LoCo commenting like he was just a normal citizen sticking up for the attorney that forgot his loaded fire arm in his briefcase. Now I know he's a SLIMY ATTORNEY!!!
ReplyDeleteCome on, you or I do this and they would deny Bail.
ReplyDeleteAndy has represented me in court on several occasions. I know his character: He is extremely honest, trustworthy, off-the-charts kind and exactly the person I would want to have by my side in any legal matter. When I discovered seven forged documents filed by big banks who tried to take my home, Andy recognized the unlawful nature of the banks' documents and he represented me in court in an excellent fashion. As we walked the halls of the courthouse, each attorney or other court personnel who saw Andy nodded, said a few words of total respect, and a few asked his opinion on their own cases. I knew I was in good hands.
ReplyDeleteJust two days ago, Ohio Judge Joseph J. Bruzzese, Jr. was shot multiple times in an "ambush-style" attack right outside of his own courthouse. The sheriff had told the judge previous to that encounter that he should arm himself, which the judge did. Thus, he was able to return fire at the suspect.
Attorneys, judges and other court officials who qualify should absolutely be exempt from rules which say they cannot bring handguns into state or federal courthouses. Times have changed. Criminals have changed. These carry rules and regulations need to be quickly updated, lest there be more court officials attacked or killed.
Andy, even though bringing your handgun was an oversight in this instance, I do believe the matter has brought to our attention laws which need to be updated. Would you please write new State of California legislation on this matter and get it in the pipeline for approval? Keep the faith! ~ I know you will!
I have know Andy since our collage days. He is an honest and trustworthy man,who made a mistake. Enough said.
ReplyDeleteA honest man does not omit listing the loaded weapon mentioned in this incident from his concealed and carry permit. All of you defending him seem to think because he is an attorney or you know him for years, it is okay
Deletea loaded weapon in a building full of people is not okay.