KINGMAN — A strong push for probation was rejected by a judge in Kingman who instead ordered a prison term for a Lake Havasu city man who pointed a shotgun at his wife during a quarrel.
53-year-old Glen Linden pleaded guilty to aggravated assault by domestic violence for firing a blank round from the weapon while arguing with his wife on April 30 at their home in the 2600 block of Rango Drive. The woman was not struck or injured.
Linden was upset because his wife had been engaged in an extended Facetime communication with a neighbor.
Linden is also convicted of resisting arrest. Deputy Mohave County attorney Rod Albright said Linden pushed a police officer who sustained a minor injury.
Linden indicated he was intoxicated when the incident occurred and that he had never been in trouble before. He also offered apology and expressed hope for probation and freedom to return home, better himself and repair his life with his wife.
“I’m sorry for the inconvenience,” Linden said. “I’m ready to get out and rebuild as a productive citizen.”
His attorney and his wife asked Judge Billy Sipe to impose probation rather than prison.
“Prison may punish, but probation provides a chance to rehabilitate,” said defense attorney Ross Carponelli.
His wife said that she and Linden both have alcohol issues and she said they want to address those issues together.
“I love him with all my heart. He made a mistake,” she said. “I think this is an opportunity to rebuild his life with me. I want him to come home.”
Judge Sipe said the offense was too serious for probation. He expressed frustration that so many defendants come before him because they commit firearms offenses while impaired.
Sipe said imposition of probation would send the wrong message to the community. He credited Linden for 83 days spent in custody and ordered a prison term of 2 years and 4 months.
