Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply In Disciplinary Appeal

Ernesto Ramirez, Jr., was a correctional officer with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. On December 10, 2011, Ramirez attended a social gathering at the home of a fellow correctional officer, Jorge Molina. At the get-together, Ramirez was in possession of his off-duty firearm while consuming alcohol, which was against Department policy. Ramirez also…