FELONY ESCAPE NOT CHARGED – State v. Mr. M (DMC No. 6645) (Scottsdale Police Department No. 06-19488): Mr. M was pulled over in the City of Scottsdale at Thomas and Hayden Roads for allegedly slamming on his brakes at a red light. He then “peeled out” and made a right turn. Officers pulled him over and conducted a DUI investigation. He produced a BAC of .194 on a Portable Breath Test. Afterwards, as he was told he was being placed under arrest, he stated “I think I’m going to run”, and then he ran from Officers. He was subsequently tackled and arrested for DUI and Felony Escape per Arizona Revised Statute ARS 13-2502. We were able to convince the Prosecutors to not charge the Felony Escape, and simply keep the DUI at the City Court level. Although he had to deal with a DUI, no felony charges were ever placed on his record.
