Posted on 03/15/2021 11:58:44 AM PDT by Talkwire
Ashley earned her gun! California criminal defense firm Tully & Weiss has a tradition to celebrate an associate’s first jury trial victory. The firm awarded associate attorney Ashely Bargenquast the gun of her choice for winning a major case. The tradition rewards a great job, as well as encourages their attorneys to practice and celebrate the Constitutional rights they defend.
Associate Attorney Ashley Bargenquast won her first jury trial in Shasta County. The case was related to cannabis cultivation, manufacture, firearms, conspiracy, and resisting arrest after a raid at their property which included a very public and substantial medical grow. She saved an innocent family from prison and ruin.
Her process of researching buying her gun was documented in video, and shared by Ashely on YouTube. After much research, Ashley knew she liked the Smith & Wesson 6 inch, and chose the 686 Plus because who doesn’t want to be able to chamber an extra round?
The Second Amendment, the legalities and technicalities of firearms, and firearm safety are intricately connected to the practice of criminal defense law. The Tully & Weiss tradition exposes their attorneys to the nuts and bolts of firearm ownership, safety, and proper operation. This gives their attorneys a leg up in cases involving guns and ammunition, and ultimately allows them to provide better representation to their clients accused of gun crimes.
Attorney Ashley Bargenquast has been at Tully & Weiss Attorneys at Law since 2015. She practices both criminal defense and legal cannabis compliance. Her dual role has allowed her to work hands-on with the new industry regulations and take that knowledge into the courtroom where she has used it to defend cannabis patients and entrepreneurs alike. Her undergrad was at UC Davis, and her JD is from King Hall School of Law at UC Davis. Recognized as a leader in her field, Ashley is currently the President of the Contra Costa County Bar Association’s Criminal Section.
Tully & Weiss Attorneys at Law is a California Criminal Defense Law firm with offices covering the entire state. Lead by founder Joseph Tully, the firm has an impressive record of defending client’s life and liberty when facing serious felonies. Mr. Tully is recognized by the California Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist. His legal knowledge is shared with his team, as well on television news programs where he provided expert legal analysis. He has appeared on Court TV, Fox News, CBS, and many other news outlets.
Read the story of Ashley’s accomplishment and see the video of her selection and first trip to the range. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCpeINR4abU
I might have asked for a BAR, lol
It took 5 years to get her first jury trial? Sheesh...I spent 6 years on active duty and had over 30 trials to a jury verdict, on both sides of the aisle. Harder these days, with plea deals being the order of the day, but 5 years?
They would've been fine if they didn't have a gun on their property. Honestly cannot believe there was even a prosecution - scratch that... they probably didn't pay the marijuana stamp tax which isn't technically required for medical marijuana. We have 2 conflicting sets of laws in California about medicinal marijuana vs taxable retail marijuana.
Anyway, glad Ashley got her gun!
6 inch is a fine target gun or household gun, but a little too bulky to use as a decent carry gun. The 3 inch might be better for that purpose.
Belgian made BAR.
And that's not even all the steps if she wants to carry it. IF they let her carry it.
All depends where you carry.
Where I live 98 percent of the time I carry in the woods.
I don’t find a 6 inch 357 is that bad.
I just have to carry my 460S@W to make it seem small
If you read carefully it is her first jury trial victory.
Might be a big thing if she lost all the others.
I know Ashley, and she is a heck of an attorney. She has done great legal work her entire career. This big win was as the “First Chair” in a jury trial.
That’s fantastic - a really tough assignment even with the government having the burden of proof. There’s always the underlying, “They wouldn’t have charged Defendant if he wasn’t guilty of something” prejudice. I saw that too often in courts martial, and it’s tough to overcome on voir dire. Congrats to her and I hope she spends some time at the range with that new piece!
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