DISMISSED AT BENCH TRIAL | ASSAULT/CRIMINAL DAMAGE/DISORDERLY CONDUCT State vs. Mr. B. (DMC No. 10031) (Apache Junction Justice Court No. 2010-0207): Mr. B. was in the process of filing for divorce against his wife who was constantly accusing him of cheating on her.  She attacked him several times during the course of one night and scratched his face.  He then physically pushed her in order to defend himself.  During the course of this altercation, his cell phone was damaged.  Mr. B.’s ex-wife waited until the next day to report the incident to the police while at a friend’s house.  On the day scheduled for Bench Trial, we explained all factors to the prosecutor involving self defense, and they moved to Dismiss the case at that time.