article_snippet: While on probation after Giroux release from prison in 2013, officials noted Giroux's stated desire to distance Giroux from Giroux past. '
article_snippet: Giroux has served more than eight years in correctional facilities throughout Arizona prisons, which includes one aggravated assault conviction dating from a fight with Mesa police officers in 2007 as they arrested Giroux for shoplifting a bag of potato chips.
article_snippet: Giroux spent two months for a probation violation after Giroux 2013 release, with officials saying Giroux failed a drug test and used or possessed methamphetamine and marijuana.
article_snippet: a report went on to Giroux Giroux confessed to having violent tendencies when intoxicated or under the influence.
article_snippet: According to a test the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department uses to screen offenders, there was a 'high risk' Giroux would re-offend.
article_snippet: Giroux has a GED and a certification in fighting wildfires.
article_snippet: Giroux also was using cocaine, heroin, LSD and methamphetamines off and on for the past 20 years, according to court records.
article_snippet: Giroux has served three stints in state prisons since 1994.
highlights_snippet: Giroux has a history of methamphetamine use and admitted he becomes violent when intoxicated or under the influence .