UNLAWFUL USE of MEANS of TRANSPORTATION DISMISSED – State v. Mr. S. (DMC No. 6550) (Mesa City Court 1997072258): Mr. S. and his friend were town for a wedding reception at the Arizona Golf Resort. They became intoxicated and went for a joy ride on a golf cart and took it to a local Circle K. They eventually abandoned the golf cart and it was found with the wedding program still inside. The police obtained surveillance video and tracked down Mr. S. He was very honest about what had occurred, yet he was still charged with Unlawful Use of Means of Transportation. We were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss all charges in exchange for some classes pursuant to a “diversion” program. The conviction could have cost Mr. S. his pilot’s license.
