REDUCED to Misdemeanor – Felony Aggravated Assault, State v. Mr. H. (DMC No. 7313) (Maricopa County Superior Court No. CR2007-119793): Mr. H. was seen driving erratically through a neighborhood and throwing an item from his window. When officers stopped him, they realized that Mr. H. was delivering newspapers with his son. When an argument ensued, the officer stated that he was going to write Mr. H. a traffic ticket. Mr. H. got out of his vehicle to discuss this with the officer, and he was subsequently thrown to the ground and charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer. We were able to show how outrageous the officer’s conduct was, and the State agreed to offer a Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge. Mr. H. took the plea in order to avoid the felony and to keep his employment.
