Misdemeanour Conviction: Arpaio and Sheriff

misdemeanour conviction: Arpaio could face up to six months in jail if convicted, according to Brandon Sun. A misdemeanour conviction would not bar Arpaio from serving as sheriff. The U.S. Department of Justice promised two weeks ago that it would prosecute Sheriff Joe Arpaio, but the misdemeanour count wasn't officially filed against him until U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton signed it. Democratic challenger Paul Penzone said Arpaio, through his acts of political defiance, has no one to blame but himself for the charge."It another example of the sheriff putting his own personal objectives ahead of the best interest of the community at our expense," Penzone said. McDonald said Arpaio will not be arrested and no mugshot will be taken. Arpaio lawyer Mel McDonald said the sheriff will contest the charge. "We believe that when the final chapter is written, he will be vindicated," McDonald said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.