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United States of America v. Craig Dewalt
Date: 06-21-2016
Case Number: 2:15-mj-08513-JZB
Judge: John Z. Boyle
Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lisa E. Jennis and Abbie Broughton Marsh
Defendant's Attorney: Jeffrey Allen Williams
Craig Dewalt, 61, of Cave Creek, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. Magistrate Judge John Z. Boyle to serve two days in prison, given three years’ probation, and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine. Dewalt was previously found guilty at a bench trial of committing lewd, indecent, or obscene acts on an aircraft.
On Feb. 27, 2015, while on a Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank, Calif., Dewalt twice exposed his genitalia while seated in a window seat. This exposure was observed by the female seated next to him. The female passenger testified at trial and suffered emotional trauma from Dewalt’s conduct.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Phoenix Police Department.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Craig Dewalt?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to two years in prison, three years of probation and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine.
Which court heard United States of America v. Craig Dewalt?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County), AZ. The presiding judge was John Z. Boyle.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Craig Dewalt?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lisa E. Jennis and Abbie Broughton Marsh. Defendant's attorney: Jeffrey Allen Williams.
When was United States of America v. Craig Dewalt decided?
This case was decided on June 21, 2016.