United States

State v. Vigorito - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision in State v. Vigorito, concerning a petition for post-conviction relief. The court granted review of the petition but denied the requested relief.

Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion on Parental Rights

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision affirming the termination of parental rights for Mother F.G. The case, docketed as 1 CA-JV 25-0120, involved repeated instances of substance abuse by the mother, leading to dependency and termination proceedings.

State v. Whipple - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Stanley Charles Whipple for promoting prison contraband and transportation or sale of narcotics. The court found sufficient evidence based on surveillance footage and seized narcotics valued at over $50,000.

Jarvis v. Assa Abloy - Employment Law Appeal

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate an employment lawsuit for lack of jurisdiction after it was removed to federal court. The court also affirmed the denial of a motion to disqualify the superior court judge. The decision is non-precedential.

Court of Appeals Opinion on Parental Rights Termination

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights for A.S. The mother challenged the termination, which was based on prolonged substance abuse and the child's extended out-of-home placement. The court found the mother waived her right to contest by failing to appear at a crucial hearing.

Arizona Court Rules on Minimum Wage Initiative Repeal

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that a 2006 initiative allowing local governments to regulate minimum wages did not repeal a 1984 law prohibiting political subdivisions from mandating that government contractors pay prevailing wages. The court affirmed a lower court's decision, impacting Phoenix and other cities.

State v. Davis - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision in State v. Davis, concerning a petition for post-conviction relief. The court reviewed the superior court's order dismissing the petition and found no abuse of discretion.

State v. Guerrero - Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for unlawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle in State v. Guerrero. The court found that while a witness violation occurred, it did not prejudice the jury's verdict. The decision is non-precedential.

Dominguez v. Rowland/Vandermeer - Estate Dispute

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to set aside the will of Arturo Lopez. The appeal was filed by the sister-in-law of the deceased, who argued various errors in the trial court's proceedings and findings. The appellate court found no reversible error.

State v. Jensen - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals denied Michael Jensen's petition for review of a lower court's dismissal of his post-conviction relief petition. This marks Jensen's seventh such proceeding, with the court finding no abuse of discretion in the dismissal.