REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR THEN FOUND NOT GUILTY AT BENCH TRIAL – Aggravated Assault Against a Police Officer, State v. Mr. H. (City of Phoenix No. 20029032115CR): Mr. H. was at a party when shots were fired and police were called. When the police arrived, numerous people were throwing beer bottles at them. One officer indicated he saw Mr. H. throw a 12 oz. beer bottle towards the officers. The suspect was seen getting into a vehicle with 2 other people. When Mr. H. was contacted by police, he denied ever throwing a bottle. Although he was originally charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Police Officer, we were able to convince the Felony prosecutor to route the case to the Phoenix City Court for Misdemeanor Charges. While at the City Court, the prosecutor was seeking 30 days in jail. We had numerous witnesses who could attest that Mr. H. did not throw the beer bottle. At a trial to the court on the misdemeanor, he was found Not Guilty, and all charges were dismissed.
