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Ruling: Intent key to law against possessing burglary tools
A new court ruling says Arizona's law against possession of burglary tools only applies to items intended for use in committing a burglary and therefore isn't unconstitutionally vague.
State can’t deny bail to accused sex offender, appeals court rules
State laws denying bail to accused sex offenders are unconstitutional, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
Two teenage killers get renewed hope of avoiding life terms
Two teen-age killers considered too dangerous ever to let out of prison will now get a chance to be released -- someday.
Appellate court upholds Horne campaign finance ruling
The Arizona Court of Appeals rebuffed former Attorney General Tom Horne’s latest attempt to clear himself of the allegations that partially led to his defeat in his re-election campaign, affirming a lower court ruling that upheld a $400,000 fine for campaign finance violations related to his 2010 campaign.
Arizona court rejects appeal on issue of DNA identification
An Arizona court has denied an appeal of a man convicted in multiple high-profile burglaries in Phoenix suburbs, ruling that an otherwise unknown defendant can be indicted even when identified only by a DNA profile.
Horne asks Court of Appeals to overturn campaign finance fine
Attorneys for former Attorney General Tom Horne and a former aide urged the Arizona Court of Appeals to overturn a $400,000 fine for campaign finance violations on the grounds that Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk violated their due process rights by serving a dual role as both the decision-making in the enforcement action and the prosecutor in their court case.
Arizona court upholds ‘informed consent’ law on DUI tests
The state Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of Arizona's so-called "implied consent" law on testing to determine whether drivers are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Arizona ruling says grandparents can’t sue over placements
An Arizona court ruling says grandparents who could provide foster or adoptive homes for children in state custody don't have a right to sue over placement decisions.
Appeals court rejects method of hiking water rates outside of rate case
The Arizona Court of Appeals today rejected a mechanism adopted by the Arizona Corporation Commission to allow a water company to recover capital costs – and thereby hike rates – in between rate cases.
Appeals Court rejects Douglas’ request for quick ruling on lawsuit
The Arizona Court of Appeals today refused to accept Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas’ request for a fast-tracked appeal of her lawsuit against the Board of Education.
Conviction overturned against woman who voted in AZ and Colorado in 2010
It turns out that the old quip about voting early and often is not illegal in Arizona. In a unanimous ruling Tuesday, the state Court of Appeals threw out the conviction of a Bullhead City woman who prosecutors said voted in both Colorado and Arizona.
Court of Appeals prohibits cities from banning ‘sign walkers’
Local governments have no right to ban “sign walkers” who stand on street corners with banners directing passers-by to nearby businesses, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
