Maricopa County Attorney proposes legislation to increase penalties for swarming assaults among teens in Phoenix.
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, alongside local leaders, is proposing new legislation to combat teen violence in metro Phoenix, particularly focusing on "swarming" incidents where groups attack individuals. The legislation aims to elevate assault charges from class 6 felonies to class 4 felonies, imposing stricter penalties and preventing reductions to misdemeanors. This initiative seeks to enhance accountability and provide law enforcement with better tools to address rising teen violence.
September 12, 2024
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