Man faces felony charges for allegedly pointing laser at LAPD chopper - Los Angeles Times
Gutierrez could face up to four years in prison, be fined $10,000, or both for assault with a deadly weapon. Discharging a laser at an aircraft is punishable by up to three years in jail or a $2,000 fine.
Gutierrez could also be arrested on a federal charge, according to LAPD. The U.S. attorney’s office is considering a federal filing under a statute that deems aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft a federal crime. This crime is punishable by a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
Jasmine “Jaz” Mendez is an editorial assistant at the Los Angeles Times. She previously was a reporting intern for the Metro Desk, covering housing in Los Angeles. Mendez graduated from Cal State Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in Spanish-language journalism.
