Arizona Case Commentaries

Termination of Parental Rights: Upholding Best Interests, Admissibility of Social Studies, and Amending Termination Petitions

Date: Nov 30, 1994

Termination of Parental Rights: Upholding Best Interests, Admissibility of Social Studies, and Amending Termination Petitions Introduction The case "In the Matter of the APPEAL IN MARICOPA COUNTY...

Defining the Threshold for Invocation of Right to Counsel and Mandating Expert Assistance in Capital Sentencing: Insights from Arizona v. Eastlack (1994)

Date: Nov 4, 1994

Defining the Threshold for Invocation of Right to Counsel and Mandating Expert Assistance in Capital Sentencing: Insights from Arizona v. Eastlack (1994) Introduction In the landmark case State of...

STATE of Arizona v. Eric John King: Reaffirmation of Capital Sentencing Standards and Limitations on 'Especially Depraved' Circumstances

Date: Nov 4, 1994

STATE of Arizona v. Eric John King: Reaffirmation of Capital Sentencing Standards and Limitations on 'Especially Depraved' Circumstances Introduction The case of STATE of Arizona v. Eric John King...

Clarifying the Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts and Hearsay Exceptions in Capital Murder Cases: Analysis of State v. Wood, 180 Ariz. 53 (1994)

Date: Oct 12, 1994

Clarifying the Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts and Hearsay Exceptions in Capital Murder Cases: Analysis of State v. Wood, 180 Ariz. 53 (1994) Introduction The case of State of Arizona v. Joseph...

State v. Joe D. Cornell (1994): Guidelines for Waiver of Counsel and Sentencing Reconsideration

Date: Aug 3, 1994

State v. Joe D. Cornell (1994): Guidelines for Waiver of Counsel and Sentencing Reconsideration Introduction In State v. Joe D. Cornell, 179 Ariz. 314 (1994), the Supreme Court of Arizona addressed...

Termination of Unwed Father's Parental Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis of In the Matter of the Appeal in Pima County Juvenile Severance Action No. S-114487

Date: Jun 24, 1994

Termination of Unwed Father's Parental Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis of In the Matter of the Appeal in Pima County Juvenile Severance Action No. S-114487 Introduction The landmark case, In the...

Preserving Common-Law Remedies: Arizona Supreme Court Confirms Judicial Jurisdiction in Workers' Compensation Bad Faith Actions Despite §23-930

Date: Apr 22, 1994

Preserving Common-Law Remedies: Arizona Supreme Court Confirms Judicial Jurisdiction in Workers' Compensation Bad Faith Actions Despite §23-930 Introduction In the landmark case of Maxine Hayes v....

Affirmation of Arizona’s Death Penalty Appeal Process and Application of Public Safety Exception in STATE of Arizona v. Da

Date: Mar 25, 1994

Affirmation of Arizona’s Death Penalty Appeal Process and Application of Public Safety Exception in STATE of Arizona v. Da Introduction STATE of Arizona v. David Martinez Ramirez (178 Ariz. 116,...

Reaffirming the Consideration of Non-Statutory Mitigating Circumstances in Capital Sentencing

Date: Mar 16, 1994

Reaffirming the Consideration of Non-Statutory Mitigating Circumstances in Capital Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case of State of Arizona v. Michael Steven Gallegos, decided by the Supreme...

Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in School District Procurement Contracts: Canon School District No. 50 v. W.E.S. Construction Company, Inc.

Date: Feb 25, 1994

Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in School District Procurement Contracts Canon School District No. 50 v. W.E.S. Construction Company, Inc. Supreme Court of Arizona, February 24, 1994 Introduction...

Affirmation of Voluntary Confessions and Death Penalty Standards: State of Arizona v. Roger Mark Scott

Date: Dec 22, 1993

Affirmation of Voluntary Confessions and Death Penalty Standards State of Arizona v. Roger Mark Scott (177 Ariz. 131) Date: December 21, 1993 Court: Supreme Court of Arizona Introduction The case of...

Recognition of Mental Impairment as a Substantial Mitigating Factor in Capital Sentencing: State v. Stuard

Date: Nov 19, 1993

Recognition of Mental Impairment as a Substantial Mitigating Factor in Capital Sentencing: State v. Stuard Introduction State of Arizona v. James William Stuard (176 Ariz. 589) is a pivotal case...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in Felony Murder Case: Analysis of STATE v. THOMAS Paul West

Date: Oct 1, 1993

Affirmation of Death Sentence in Felony Murder Case: Analysis of STATE v. THOMAS Paul West Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Arizona v. Thomas Paul West, 176 Ariz. 432 (Supreme Court of...

Presumption of Prejudicial DNA Evidence and Fair Trial Rights in STATE of Arizona v. Richard Lynn BIBLE

Date: Aug 13, 1993

Presumption of Prejudicial DNA Evidence and Fair Trial Rights in STATE of Arizona v. Richard Lynn BIBLE Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Arizona v. Richard Lynn BIBLE, the Supreme Court...

State v. Schurz: Affirming First-Degree Murder Conviction and Clarifying Admissibility of Subsequent Criminal Acts and Voluntary Intoxication in Arizona

Date: Jun 16, 1993

State v. Schurz: Affirming First-Degree Murder Conviction and Clarifying Admissibility of Subsequent Criminal Acts and Voluntary Intoxication in Arizona Introduction In the landmark case of State of...

Affirmation of First Degree Murder Convictions: A Detailed Analysis of STATE of Arizona v. Runningeagle and Tilden

Date: Jun 16, 1993

Affirmation of First Degree Murder Convictions: A Detailed Analysis of STATE of Arizona v. Runningeagle and Tilden Introduction The case of STATE of Arizona v. Sean Bernard Runningeagle and Corey...

Arizona Supreme Court Establishes New Standards for Parol Evidence in Insurance Bad Faith Claims

Date: Jun 11, 1993

Arizona Supreme Court Establishes New Standards for Parol Evidence in Insurance Bad Faith Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Bobby Sid Taylor v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance...

Defining 'Dangerous Crimes Against Children': Targeted Conduct Required, Not Fortuitous Harm

Date: May 28, 1993

Defining 'Dangerous Crimes Against Children': Targeted Conduct Required, Not Fortuitous Harm Introduction The Supreme Court of Arizona, in the landmark case State of Arizona v. Roger Williams (175...

Establishing Absolute Legislative Immunity for Town Council Members: Sanchez v. Coxon

Date: May 21, 1993

Establishing Absolute Legislative Immunity for Town Council Members: Sanchez v. Coxon Introduction In Sanchez v. Coxon, 175 Ariz. 93 (1993), the Supreme Court of Arizona addressed a pivotal issue...

Landrigan v. Arizona: Establishing Precedents in Felony Murder and Effective Counsel

Date: Apr 14, 1993

Landrigan v. Arizona: Establishing Precedents in Felony Murder and Effective Counsel Introduction In STATE of Arizona v. Jeffrey Timothy Landrigan (176 Ariz. 1, 1993), the Supreme Court of Arizona...