Ahwatukee Foothills News reports that Larry Lawrence, the man who unlawfully stormed through Kyrene de los Cerritos Elementary School two years ago, will have his trial postponed to May 24 in Maricopa County Superior Court. Judge George Foster granted the trial's postponement earlier this month so that Mr. Lawrence's Arizona DUI attorney will have enough time to prepare for the hearing.
In August 2008, Mr. Lawrence allegedly ran through the elementary school's hallways looking for his wife. But before the man even arrived at the school, the Arizona Republic reported that Mr. Lawrence allegedly lost control of his car and slammed into a wall in a private residence near Desert Foothills Park. Police later tried to arrest Mr. Lawrence at his own home, but was said to have been uncooperative with the arrest. The man allegedly shocked one of the policemen with the officer's own Taser. Police had to wrestle the man to the ground before taking him into custody.
The 41-year-old man was charged with four counts of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and driving under the influence in connection with the incident, according to Ahwatukee Foothills News. Authorities believe that he was under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. These charges stem from the entire incident; which include him allegedly running through the school and assaulting the police officers.
Mr. Lawrence already has a marked criminal record in which has served time in prison for aggravated assault as well as possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. If convicted of all the charges, Mr. Lawrence will face more than 20 years in prison because his sentence can be enhanced because of the prior convictions.
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