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REDUCED TO CRIMINAL DAMAGE- Unlawful Imprisonment and Discharge of a Firearm
REDUCED TO CRIMINAL DAMAGE- Unlawful Imprisonment and Discharge of a Firearm – State v. Mr. K. (DMC No. 9922) (Maricopa County Superior Court No. 2010-124000): Mr. K. and his wife had been drinking with another couple when he began arguing with his own wife. At some point he left the house with the gun, and police were called. As Mr. K was walking back to his house, he saw police pulling up. An officer chased him into his house and as Mr. K was running upstairs the officer fired his gun at Mr. K. Mr. K then reflexively squeezed the trigger and shot a bullet into the roof. Because he originally was arguing with his wife and wouldn’t let her leave, they charged him with Unlawful Imprisonment along with the Unlawful Discharge of the Firearm. We were able to show that neither charge had true merit, and the Prosecutor agreed to reduce it to a Criminal Damage “Charge” which was ultimately reduced to a Misdemeanor.
DRIVER’S LICENSE REINSTATED – State v. Mr. S. (DMC No. 9907)
DRIVER’S LICENSE REINSTATED – State v. Mr. S. (DMC No. 9907) (Arrowhead Justice Court No. TR2009-102771): Mr. S. had previously been convicted of a DUI and his driver’s license was suspended for a period of 1 ½ years. He needed to have his license reinstated in order to seek viable employment. We sent him to a doctor who our firm utilizes in order to have him screened for alcohol abuse issues. We then prepared his packet with the DMV, submitted it, and were able to have Mr. S’s license reinstated.
DISMISSED – Trespass and Minor in Consumption, State v. Mr. M. (DMC No.7139)
DISMISSED – Trespass and Minor in Consumption, State v. Mr. M. (DMC No.7139) (Yavapai County Superior Court No. 2006-0206995): Mr. M. had been drinking, and was at a friend’s house that he used to live at. When he left the house he became disoriented and began walking down the wrong street. He walked into a similar house in which a woman was inside. She pushed him out the door and called police. We were able to explain to the prosecutor that this was an unintentional act. The prosecutor agreed to decline prosecution for Minor in Consumption and Trespassing.
NOT CHARGED – Discharging a Firearm, State v. Mr. G. (DMC No.7184)
NOT CHARGED – Discharging a Firearm, State v. Mr. G. (DMC No.7184): Mr. G. had been accused by his boss of displaying a weapon with a suppressor and firing it into the canal while at a construction job site. He had been terminated from the job site after the police report was made. We were able to show that his boss did not actually witness any of the allegations, and probably made up the accusations in order to have a reason to fire Mr. G. No charges were ever brought against him.
DISMISSED – Order to Show Cause, State v. Ms. S. (DMC No.7189)
DISMISSED – Order to Show Cause, State v. Ms. S. (DMC No.7189) (Tempe City Court No. 05-883167): Ms. S. had previously been convicted of a DUI and was ordered to attend and complete alcohol classes. She had paid for all of her classes up front, and had completed 32 hours (more than half of the required classes) when she received an Order to Show Cause Summons from the City of Tempe. We were able to go in front of the judge and show that she was making a good faith effort to complete her classes, and that she had tested negative for any alcohol or drugs recently. The judge agreed, and did not give Ms. S. any jail and simply allowed her to finish her classes.
DISMISSED – Criminal Speeding, State v. Mr. H. (DMC No.7214)
DISMISSED – Criminal Speeding, State v. Mr. H. (DMC No.7214) (Scottsdale City Court No. TR-2007008327): Mr. H. was seen driving by an officer doing 71 mph in a 40 mph zone. It was a Saturday morning and no other people were on the roadway. Because Mr. H. could not afford to have a criminal conviction, it was very important to try to have the case reduced to a civil ticket. We were able to negotiate for Traffic Survival School in exchange for a dismissal of the charge, thereby saving Mr. H.’s license.
REDUCED to Disorderly Conduct – Trespass & Assault, State v. Mr. A. (DMC No.7218)
REDUCED to Disorderly Conduct – Trespass & Assault, State v. Mr. A. (DMC No.7218) (Chandler Municipal Court No. 07-P-872720): Mr. A. had been consuming alcohol and had taken several Zanax when he got into an argument with his girlfriend. They began to scuffle, and he held her down on the ground. A neighbor (who was an off-duty police officer), came over and tackled him just as other police officers were arriving. Although Mr. A. was charged with Assault, Trespass and Disorderly Conduct, we were able to get the more serious charges of Assault and Trespass dismissed pursuant to plea.
DISMISSED – Driving on a Suspended License, State v. Ms. A. (DMC No.7309)
DISMISSED – Driving on a Suspended License, State v. Ms. A. (DMC No.7309) (San Tan Justice Court No. TR06-0651336): Ms. A. had prior driving tickets which resulted in the suspension of her license. Although she had a prior Driving on a Suspended License, she thought she had adequately taken care of her license issues. When she was pulled over for a brake light violation, she was arrested and charged with Driving on a Suspended License. We were able to show that the DMV had mailed Ms. A. a Notice of Suspension approximately 5 months after the actual driving suspension date began. When it came time for a trial to the Judge, the State was unable to proceed and charges were dismissed.
REDUCED to Aggressive Driving – Reckless Driving, State v. Mr. H.
REDUCED to Aggressive Driving – Reckless Driving, State v. Mr. H. (DMC No.7311) (Phoenix Municipal Court No. 13669073): Mr. C. was charged with Reckless Driving, Speeding, Unsafe Lane Change and Tailgating. Although he was facing enough points to suspend his license for more than 6 months, we were able to secure a plea to a simple Aggressive Driving ticket which involved no license suspension. This was important because Mr. H. had prior convictions for Under Age Drinking and Driving and Driving on a Suspended License. He also had a business in which he could not afford any license suspension.
NOT CHARGED – Minor in Possession/Consumption of Alcohol
NOT CHARGED – Minor in Possession/Consumption of Alcohol, State v. Mr. S. (DMC No. 7064) (City of Tempe): Mr. S. was in a vehicle with his friends on Mill Avenue with an open container in his hand when a bicycle cop rode up. He told the driver of the vehicle to pull over, and then he questioned the occupants about their ages. We were able to show that there was no reasonable suspicion to stop, and the decision was made not to file charges by the Tempe City Prosecutor’s Office.
DISMISSED – Conspiracy to Sell Dangerous Drugs
DISMISSED – Conspiracy to Sell Dangerous Drugs, State v. Mr. A. (A713869CR): Police stopped Mr. A. for a minor traffic violation and then searched his vehicle without permission. Over 200 pills of Ecstasy and cocaine were found in his vehicle. Due to the fact that the search was illegal, we were able to get the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to dismiss the charges.
NOT CHARGED – Impersonating a DEA Agent
U.S. Federal District Court of Arizona v. Mr. L. (DMC No. 4016): Mr. L. had come into possession of numerous badges from various agencies. He got into a dispute with a neighbor, and displayed the badge (to indicate that he was a DEA Agent). When we contacted the investigating agency, they agreed to do an off-the-record de-briefing. Because Mr. L. was fully forthcoming about where he obtained the various badges, and agreed to never display them again, we were able to convince the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Agents that no charges should be filed.
REDUCED TO CRACKED WINDSHIELD – Driving on a Suspended License
State v. Mr. H. (Scottsdale Municipal Court No. TR-2006033384): Mr. H. was pulled over for having a cracked windshield. The officer informed Mr. H. that his license was suspended, but Mr. H. indicated he thought he had taken care of this license suspension because he had renewed his New Mexico license prior to coming to Arizona on vacation. Due to the fact that Mr. H. was never told he would have to pay a reinstatement fee in Arizona, we were able to get that charge dismissed in exchange for a cracked windshield ticket.
