State vs. Ms. K. (DMC No. 9737) (Scottsdale City Court No. CR2010-024501): Ms. K. was in an argument with her husband when she threw a washcloth used to bathe the baby at him. Her husband became angry and then shoved her out the door and threw her down to the ground. She struck a table and was knocked unconscious. The maid then came in and saw her injuries and called the police. Ms. K. was taken to the hospital and she told the police her story. When the police interviewed Mr. K., he stated he only pushed his wife after she slapped him with a wet towel across the face. The officer chose to believe Mr. K.’s story, and charged Ms. K. We were able to show through crime scene photos that there were numerous marks on Ms. K’s body and that her story was accurate. The prosecutor agreed and dismissed all charges.
