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Ruling upholds defense in lawsuits involving intoxication
A court ruling upholds an Arizona law providing a defense to lawsuit defendants in cases involving plaintiffs who were under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Judges question Dems’ bid to count ballots cast in wrong precinct
A claim by Democrats that refusing to count ballots cast in the wrong precinct is illegal racial discrimination met with a skeptical reaction Wednesday from a panel of federal judges.
Appeals Court to consider blocking ballot collection law
A federal appeals panel that rejected a Democratic effort to block a new Arizona law barring groups from collecting early ballots from voters now plans a full hearing on the request.
Arizona governor appoints Paul McMurdie to appeals court
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed a Maricopa County Superior Court judge to an open seat on the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Same sex spouse of mother entitled to same rights as man, court rules
The same-sex spouse of a gay woman who has given birth is entitled to the same parental presumptions and rights as if she were a man, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
State Supreme Court takes cases that could give hope to teenage murderers
Gregory Valencia and Joey Healer went to prison as baby-faced and scrawny teens. As they approach 40, they’re trying to make a case for allowing them to go before a trial judge again for a new sentence that gives them a chance at walking free someday.
Court to hear arguments in appeal by fired state workers
Appellate judges will hear arguments Oct. 20 in an appeal by five former state child welfare employees who contend they were wrongly fired in 2014 amid an agency scandal.
State Supreme Court to explore limitations on taking blood from DUI suspects
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear oral arguments October 4 on when police can take the blood of a drunken driving suspect without getting a search warrant.
Soliciting sex with non-existent children illegal, court rules
Arizona law allows people to be convicted of soliciting sex with a child even if there never was any child to begin with, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
High court rules cell phones are private, even in case alleging necrophilia and rape
Leaving your cell phone in an apartment where you have been a guest doesn’t give police the right to search it, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Court: Identical cattle brands OK on different location
The Arizona Court of Appeals has weighed in on a topic that's older than the state itself: cattle brands.
Bill requires all tail lights work
So when was the last time you checked if all three of your brake lights were working? If you don't want to get pulled over, you'd better start. State lawmakers are moving to require that all lights are working.
