Not Guilty | (DMC No. 3602) (Maricopa County Superior Court No. CR2002-097294): Mr. M had a history of psychological problems and post traumatic stress disorder. He had previously been convicted of aggravated burglary; aggravated assault with a weapon; and aggravated assault on a police officer in three different jurisdictions. He had spent over 4 years in jail prior to being charged in Arizona. In Arizona, he was undergoing a psychotic episode and had drunk 14 wine coolers. He had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend and caused damage in a motel before moving on to a local convenient store. He then assaulted several patrons at the convenient store when the police arrived. It took three officers to arrest him and haul him with restraints. They claimed he was kicking, biting and spitting at them. He subsequently was charged with felony aggravated assault on a police officer, misdemeanor criminal damage and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. After a 3 day trial, the jury hung on the felony charge, and it was subsequently dismissed. As to the two misdemeanor charges, Mr. M. received minor jail time only. He was originally facing a possible 10 years in prison before we represented him.
