State v. VD (2013)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes /
Date: February 6, 2013
Outcome: Reduced
Description: Maricopa County Superior Court (CR2012-139153-001): VD was charged with twelve separate charges of sex conduct with a minor (class 6 offenses) due to multiple dates of offenses and was facing years in prison. Because VD was potentially considered a member of the clergy, his exposure was even greater. After a deviation letter was submitted exposing weaknesses in the State’s case and reputation of the victim, VD was extended a plea to serve one year in prison. After VD was given credit for time served, VD served only four months in prison.
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