LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man convicted of violence against a local police officer following a DUI-related traffic stop was sentenced in Kingman on Friday, Feb. 16.
Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen credited Jacob Lamacki, 24, for the 37 days he previously spent in custody while ruling that no further jail time is necessary, provided that the defendant complies with conditions of probation for three years.
Deputy County Attorney James Schoppmann told the court at the Jan. 17 change of plea hearing that Lamacki became combative following the Oct., 14, 2023 traffic stop in the vicinity of McCulloch Boulevard and Mulberry Ave.
“He fought with the officer,” Schoppmann said at the change of plea proceeding. “He head butted the officer, causing a laceration on his forehead.”
Defense attorney Jaimye Ashley told the court that Lamacki was highly stressed after being pulled over, fearing that a DUI arrest could bring prison.
“He kind of panicked and tried to flee. He didn’t try to injure the officer,” Ashley said. “He calmed down and apologized and let them know he panicked.”
As a term of his probation, Judge Jantzen ordered that Lamacki must also perform 40 hours of community work service.
