A New Mexico man is due to be sentenced in the Mojave Superior Court next month after being found guilty of attempted murder. His lawyers are seeking a reduced sentence at the request of his family and at the request of his victim himself.
Christopher Beghey, 45, faces an estimated 10.5 years in prison after being convicted in January of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. The conviction comes after Beghey was arrested in August after he allegedly shot his wife during an altercation while the two were driving on his terrace Park Avenue. It has been. Mojave County Deputy Attorney General George Hiverer filed a sentencing memorandum on Wednesday, seeking a reduced sentence in the case.
“The defendant was convicted at trial of shooting his wife victim in the shoulder during an argument,” Hiberer said in his motion. Told police he shot her Jurors were not allowed to hear evidence that she later recanted (her statement) Victim later said the accused was innocent and was released He said he hopes to
Since as early as October, Begay’s alleged victim has pleaded innocent to Mojave County prosecutor and Mohave Senior Judge Billy Sipe. The victim has withdrawn his initial accusations and said he would not join the Begaye prosecution.
Hibberer also noted that Beguei’s alleged dysfunction at the time of his arrest, evidenced by a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit for driving under Arizona, undermined Beguei’s reliance on early testimony to investigators. said to have reduced sexuality. remorse. Hibbeler argued that Begaye’s diminishing ability to understand the gravity of her alleged actions may warrant a reduced sentence in this case.
And, according to Hibberer’s allegations, the defendants maintain the support of their families, community members, and the victims themselves.
But further, Hibberer said there were no aggravating factors in the case that could lead to a sentence beyond the estimated 10.5 years in prison.
“There are no aggravating factors, so all mitigating factors must be weighed against the presumptive judgment,” Hibberer wrote. “Courts should give considerable weight to the victim’s will.”
The incident began on August 9, when Begaye and the victim allegedly got into an altercation while driving. During the discussion, police say Begay built a handgun and aimed it at the victim. A weapon was fired and hit the victim.
Investigators said the victim exited the vehicle screaming as Begay left the scene. Good Samaritan saw the victim bleeding at the location and offered assistance before calling 911.
The victim was taken to Havasu Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Police said the victim identified her husband as responsible for her. Begaye was found shortly after the shooting took place, sleeping on a bench at her The Shops on Lake Havasu.
Beghey allegedly made several self-contradictory statements in response to questions from investigators. Police said he initially denied having a weapon and said he did not know the victim. Begaye later admitted that he discarded the weapon used in the shooting before telling investigators the shooting was unintentional.
Prosecutors argued last month that they would not allow the victim to testify after the victim not only refused to participate, but made it clear that she was actively opposing prosecution of her husband.
Begaye is scheduled to appear in Mohave High Court on March 2nd.
