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Court: Tucson man wrongly jailed cannot collect for years behind bars
A Tucson man who spent 42 years in prison on 28 arson-related murder counts that were later vacated cannot now collect damages for the years he spent behind bars, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds decision on bail for accused rapists
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to reinstate a 2002 voter-approved amendment to the Arizona Constitution which denied bail to anyone accused of rape.
Ducey attorneys respond to lawsuit challenging process of Senate appointment
In legal papers filed Friday, Brett Johnson, who is leading the legal team, acknowledged that vacancies in the U.S. Senate must be filled by a special election. But Johnson told U.S. District Court Judge Diane Humetewa that the U.S. Constitution allows the Legislature to let Ducey name a senator to serve until the next regular election.
Court to determine whether hashish legal for medical marijuana patients
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether extracts of marijuana used to make edible products for patients remains legal.
Son of Arizona governor cited for use of fake ID
A son of Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is scheduled to appear in court after being arrested on suspicion of using a fake ID to get into a bar.
Retired state Supreme Court chief justice Charles Jones dies
Arizona Supreme Court officials say former chief justice Charles Edward Jones has died at age 85.
Court rejects Burns’ bid to unearth APS campaign spending
State utility regulators have no legal right to investigate their colleagues to determine if they are biased, a judge has ruled.
Bennett loses court bid to get public financing for gubernatorial campaign
A judge has rejected the latest bid by Ken Bennett to get public financing for his failed gubernatorial bid -- or at least reimburse himself for the money he spent.
Supreme Court upholds lower-court ruling on ‘strict compliance’
A new law making it harder for voters to put their own measures on the ballot will remain on the books, at least for now.
Expelled lawmaker makes bid for documents in harassment probe
The attorney for Don Shooter charged Wednesday that House leaders are illegally trying to hide the notes of investigators who prepared the report that led to his ouster on charges of sexual harassment.
Justice John Pelander retiring from Arizona Supreme Court
Arizona Supreme Court Justice John Pelander announced Tuesday that he plans to retire, giving Republican Gov. Doug Ducey the chance to appoint his fourth justice to the seven-member high court.
Judge hits state with $2m in legal fees for ‘dreamers’ license suit
The unsuccessful bid by Gov. Jan Brewer and the state to keep "dreamers'' from getting licenses to drive is going to cost Arizona nearly $2 million.
