NOT CHARGED | VEHICULAR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Mesa, Arizona (DMC No. 7079): Mr. M. was involved in a motor vehicle accident in which the other drivers sustained numerous life-threatening injuries. When police arrived, Mr. M. and a second person in his car were standing outside. Although Mr. M. admitted to driving, it was found that the other person standing by the car was also impaired. There was some question by the witnesses as to who the actual driver was. Mr. M. subsequently provided a blood test which revealed a .161 BAC. In addition to the question of who the actual driver was, we were also able to question the telephonic search warrant and affidavit the police secured to draw Mr. M.’s blood. We were able to convince the County Attorney not to file any charges. Mr. M. was facing 5 to 15 years in prison.
