PINAL COUNTY ATTORNEY
BRAD MILLER
For Immediate Release
April 3, 2025
Florence, AZ – Pinal County Attorney’s Office convicts Michael Raymond of Aggravated DUI stemming from a dangerous Christmas morning high speed meth fueled outing on Interstate 10 near Casa Grande that terrified other drivers. Multiple 911 callers reported Defendant Michael Raymond driving recklessly, swerving, and hitting a roadway barrier, before fleeing from the scene in an attempt to get away. DPS Troopers apprehended Raymond who denied driving and drug use, despite having the keys in his pocket and visibly showed signs of meth use. At trial, Pinal County Attorney’s Jessica McAvoy and David Garcia presented witness evidence identifying Raymond as the driver as well as blood evidence proving he drove on methamphetamine. Raymond’s license has been suspended since 2014, and he has multiple prior convictions for DUI.
On March 27, 2025, a Pinal County jury found Raymond Guilty of three counts for Aggravated DUI, all class 4 felonies. Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller congratulated law enforcement and his attorneys on a job well done, adding: “Every year hundreds of innocent lives are lost to Defendants who chose to drive under the influence without any regard to public safety. Defendants like Michael Raymond, who continuously place our community at risk, will be held accountable under my watch.”
Michael Raymond faces a mandatory prison range between 2.25 years to 12 years. The Priors Hearing is scheduled for May 19th in front of Judge Steven Fuller.
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office is dedicated to prosecuting criminals, promoting justice, to ensure public safety throughout the county. Led by Brad Miller, a seasoned prosecutor with over 17 years of experience, the office is defined by its commitment to integrity and excellence. Brad Miller brings a distinguished record of public service to the role, including his tenure as a prosecutor in the Sex Crimes Bureau at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and his service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. With a staff of over 180 professionals, the office prosecutes more than 2,500 felonies and 1,000 misdemeanors annually and provides over 25,000 services to crime victims, standing as the cornerstone of justice for Pinal County.
