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Panel interviews Arizona Supreme Court semifinalists
A state nominating commission is spending the day interviewing nine semifinalists for an Arizona Supreme Court vacancy.
‘Fighting words’ or just bad behavior?
Arizona’s latest First Amendment Supreme Court case is trying to determine whether a Deer Valley High School student’s foul-mouthed insults hurled at a teacher are “fighting words” and criminal. The... […]
Commission selects 9, including Hauser, for Supreme Court interviews
A commission charged with choosing nominees for the next Arizona Supreme Court justice pared its list of candidates to nine on Sept. 13. Among those making the cut was Lisa Hauser, who ruffled feathers by meeting with several commissioners to lobby for her.
AZ Supreme Court refuses to hear Thomas’ appeals
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas will not get a day before the Arizona Supreme Court.
Application process opens for Arizona court vacancy
A state commission is now accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court.
Commission seeks Justice Ryan replacement
A state court commission is beginning the process of replacing Arizona Supreme Court Justice Michael Ryan, who is retiring Aug. 6.
Dismissal of case against Rep. Jones stands
The Arizona Supreme Court is letting stand the dismissal of felony charges against a state legislator in a case stemming from alleged false statements on nominating petitions.
Sides await ruling after Quelland Superior Court appeal
A superior court judge heard arguments this morning in the appeal of a Republican legislator who was ordered to be removed from office last year after it was determined he violated public campaign finance rules.
Special investigator appointed to Thomas probe
The chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court has appointed a special investigator to look into allegations of unethical conduct against Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Senate votes to tighten evidence standard
State court judges would have a tighter screen to use when deciding expert testimony that juries hear in civil cases under a bill approved 20-8 by the Arizona Senate, sending the measure to the House.
High court chooses precedent over direct impact
Judges don't often tell defendants that their actions were wrong and permissible at the same time. But the Arizona Supreme Court lately has tended to say, "You can do that this time, but never again."
AZ Supreme Court hears case of drug-sniffing canine
About four years ago, police led a drug-sniffing dog to the garage of Jose Salvador Guillen, asked his wife for permission to enter the garage and then detected an odor of marijuana. Police, who were acting on a tip they had received eight months prior, obtained a search warrant and discovered bales of marijuana inside freezers in the garage. Guillen was later arrested and charged with possessi[...]
