Diversion programs are essential to a strong justice system
For nearly 25 years as a prosecutor, my job has been straightforward: stand up for victims, protect our community and enforce the law fairly. But prosecutorial discretion is also paramount. […]
Voters to decide if state should levy new fine to help victims’ families
Arizona voters will get to decide next year whether the state should levy a new $20 fine on each criminal conviction in order to pay an extra $250,000 to the families of police officers, firefighters, EMTs and corrections officers killed on the job because of a criminal act.
Montgomery: I’m not targeting immigrants
Maricopa County's top attorney says an aggressive prosecution tool that can leave illegal immigrants stranded in jail for months before the cases go to trial has helped reduce Arizona's record identity theft issues.









