REDUCED | UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT, DISORDERLY CONDUCT and ASSUALT REDUCED to a MISDEMEANOR with PROBATION and 5 DAYS in JAIL – State v. Mr. L. (DMC No. 7432) (Mesa City Court 2006-038599): Mr. L. was having a mental breakdown was attempting to kill himself by slashing his wrists. When his girlfriend intervened, they became engaged in a struggle. He tried to tie her up with speaker wire, and eventually he let her go. When police arrived he was unconscious and was taken to the hospital. He was subsequently charged with Disorderly Conduct, Assault and Unlawful Imprisonment. Due to the circumstances, and with the submission of mental records, we were able to have the case reduced to a simple misdemeanor with probation and 5 days in jail.
