State v. Mr. B. (Maricopa County Superior Court No. 2002098785CR): Mr. B. was with his girlfriend, and both had been drinking. They got into an argument and she left his house with another gentleman and his keys. He hitched a ride to where she was at, and they continued arguing. He eventually left, and she drove and picked him up. They argued some more, and became involved in a physical altercation. She claimed he had a gun and that he had thrown it in the canal. No gun was ever found, however a knife was found inside the apartment and his girlfriend had been cut. Originally, the State wanted 5 to 15 years in prison. By enrolling Mr. B. in mental health counseling, we were able to reduce the plea to probation, 4 months in jail, and work release.
