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State of Arizona v. Freeman
Date: 06-08-2026
Case Number: R2019-154050-001
Judge: Laura Johnson Giaquinto
Court: Superior Court, Maricopa County, Arizona
Plaintiff's Attorney: Maricopa County, Arizona, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Matt Brown
Description:
Phoenix, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated driving under the influence, a class 4 felony.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
On April 21, 2019, around 2:00 a.m., an officer noticed a car drifting from side to side on the road. While observing the car, he noticed it drift into the bike lane twice for “about 100 feet” the first time and
“approximately 175 feet” the second time. The officer stopped the car, which Freestone was driving with no passengers. Freestone told the officer that “he didn’t have his driver’s license because it was revoked” and that “he had last smoked marijuana about five or six hours prior.” The officer
arrested Freestone and searched his car before towing it. In the car the
officer found “a hand-rolled marijuana cigarette, a joint” that was “burnt” and “still smoldering.”
Reported by: Kent Morlan
On April 21, 2019, around 2:00 a.m., an officer noticed a car drifting from side to side on the road. While observing the car, he noticed it drift into the bike lane twice for “about 100 feet” the first time and
“approximately 175 feet” the second time. The officer stopped the car, which Freestone was driving with no passengers. Freestone told the officer that “he didn’t have his driver’s license because it was revoked” and that “he had last smoked marijuana about five or six hours prior.” The officer
arrested Freestone and searched his car before towing it. In the car the
officer found “a hand-rolled marijuana cigarette, a joint” that was “burnt” and “still smoldering.”
Outcome:
Guilty.
Affirmed
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Arizona v. Freeman?
The outcome was: Guilty. Affirmed
Which court heard State of Arizona v. Freeman?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Maricopa County, Arizona, AZ. The presiding judge was Laura Johnson Giaquinto.
Who were the attorneys in State of Arizona v. Freeman?
Plaintiff's attorney: Maricopa County, Arizona, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Matt Brown.
When was State of Arizona v. Freeman decided?
This case was decided on June 8, 2026.