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5/2/2013   SB-12-0039In the Matter of Rachel R. AlexanderOPINION
 Ann A. Scott Timmer, Author; Scott Bales, Concur; John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Lawrence F. Winthrop, Concur
4/17/2013   SB-12-0040In the Matter of RICHARD B. JOHNSONOPINION
 John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur, Ann A. Scott Timmer, Concur
4/15/2013   CR-10-0052STATE OF ARIZONA v ERIC BOYSTONOPINION
 John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur, Diane M. Johnsen, Concur

Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-503 (providing that voluntary, temporary intoxication “is not a defense for any criminal act or requisite state of mind”) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 6 (right to confront evidence and to present a complete defense), U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment), or U.S. Const. amend. 14 (due process, equal protection).  Holding A.R.S. § 13-756(A) (providing for abuse of discretion appellate review in capital cases) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) or U.S. Const. amend. 14 (due process).
4/4/2013   CR-10-0362STATE OF ARIZONA v EDWARD JAMES ROSEOPINION
 John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur, Ann A. Scott Timmer, Concur

Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 21-202(B)(3) (requiring dismissal of prospective jurors “not currently capable of understanding the English language”) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 6 (right to jury trial) or U.S. Const. amend. 14 (due process, equal protection).  Holding A.R.S. § 13-752(R) (authorizing victim impact statements in capital cases) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) or U.S. Const. amend. 14 (due process).   Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(10) (providing as an aggravating circumstance in a capital case that the victim “was an on duty peace officer who was killed in the course of performing the officer’s official duties and the defendant knew, or should have known, that the murdered person was a peace officer”) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) or U.S. Const. amend 14 (due process, equal protection).    Holding A.R.S. § 13-756(A) (providing for abuse of discretion appellate review in capital cases) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) or U.S. Const. amend. 14 (due process).
4/4/2013   CR-12-0238STATE OF ARIZONA v DAVID JAMES YONKMANOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author;  Scott Bales, Concur; John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Ann A. Scott Timmer, Concur
3/13/2013   CR-10-0196STATE OF ARIZONA v STEVEN JOHN PARKEROPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author;  Scott Bales, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Samuel A. Thumma, Concur
3/12/2013   CV-12-0102ROBERT BAKER v UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS HEALTHCARE et alOPINION
 Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Michael J. Brown, Concur

Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 12-2604 constitutional as not contrary to U.S. Const. amend. 14, § 1 (equal protection and due process); Ariz. Const. art. 2, § 13 (privileges and immunities); Ariz. Const. art. 18, § 6 (anti-abrogation); Ariz. Const. art. 4, pt. 2, § 19 (prohibition against special laws); and Ariz. Const. art. 3 (separation of powers). 
3/6/2013   CR-12-0018STATE OF ARIZONA v AUSTIN JAMES BONFIGLIOOPINION
 Robert M. Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur, Peter J. Cahill, Concur
3/5/2013   CV-12-0241STAGECOACH TRAILS MHC v CITY OF BENSON et alOPINION
 Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Ann A. Scott Timmer, Concur
3/5/2013   CV-12-0149FRANK HOFFMAN v HON. CHANDLER/STATEOPINION
 Ann A. Scott Timmer, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur;  Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
3/1/2013   CV-12-0007In re the ESTATE OF MARY A. RILEYOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author;  Scott Bales, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Peter J. Cahill, Concur
3/1/2013   CV-12-0120In re the ESTATE OF FRED N. KIRKESOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author;  Scott Bales, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Michael J. Brown, Concur
2/22/2013   CV-12-0211JAMES C. SELL v HON. GAMA/SQUIRE & COMPANY et alOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur, Peter J. Eckerstrom, Concur, Garye L. Vasquez, Concur
1/17/2013   CV-12-0273REP ANDREW TOBIN et al v HON REA et alOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Scott Bales, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
1/17/2013   CV-12-0286QUALITY EDUCATION v KEN BENNETT/THOMAS HORNEOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Scott Bales, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
1/11/2013   CR-10-0085STATE OF ARIZONA v MANUEL OVANTE, JR.OPINION
 Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Ann A. Scott Timmer, Concur
1/9/2013   CV-11-0358RAE ANN RUMERY et al v MARIA BAIER/DOUG DUCEYOPINION
 Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Virginia C. Kelly, Concur

Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 37-527, which diverts up to ten percent of certain trust land proceeds to a management fund, unconstitutional because Article 10, Section 7(A) of Arizona’s Constitution requires such monies to be deposited into a permanent fund to serve the purpose for which the land was granted.
1/9/2013   CR-09-0199STATE OF ARIZONA v SHAWN RYAN GRELLOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author;  Scott Bales, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Ann A. Scott Timmer, Concur
1/7/2013   CV-12-0272SAVE OUR VOTE et al v. BENNETT/OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUPPORTING C-03-2012OPINION
 Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Patricia A. Orozco, Concur
12/7/2012   CR-10-0358STATE v. FABIO EVELIO GOMEZOPINION
 Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur; Donn Kessler, Concur
11/15/2012   CV-12-0277JILL KENNEDY v JOSEPH LODGE et alOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
9/12/2012   WC-11-0001RE WATER RIGHTS TO GILA/LITTLE COLORADOOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur, Lawrence F. Winthrop, Concur
9/7/2012   CV-11-0351COLEMAN v. CITY OF MESA et alOPINION
 Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur;  A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
8/17/2012   CV-12-0039ESCAMILLA v CUELLO/CABRERAOPINION
 Robert M. Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 38-201(C) (requiring that a candidate for state, county, city, town or precinct office be able to speak, write, and read the English language) constitutional because there is no constitutional right to seek office and the language requirement reflects a legitimate legislative concern.
8/17/2012   CR-10-0177STATE OF ARIZONA v GILBERT MARTINEZOPINION
 Robert M. Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur
8/17/2012   CR-10-0138STATE OF ARIZONA v RONNIE LOVELLE JOSEPHOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Scott Bales, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
8/16/2012   CR-09-0224STATE OF ARIZONA v RODNEY EUGENE HARDYOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
8/15/2012   CR-09-0322STATE v. PETE J. VANWINKLEOPINION
 Robert M. Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur
8/14/2012   CR-09-0342STATE v. ISIAH PATTERSONOPINION
 Robert M. Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur
8/8/2012   CV-12-0221JILL KENNEDY v JOSEPH LODGE et alOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; A. John Pelander, Concur; Rober M. Brutinel, Concur
7/26/2012   CR-09-0266STATE OF ARIZONA v SCOTT DOUGLAS NORDSTROMOPINION
 Scott Bales, Author, Rebecca White Berch, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur, Maurice Portley, Concur
7/11/2012   CV-11-0115JOHN F HOGAN v WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK et alOPINION
 This Opinion Amends the Opinion filed on May 18, 2012.

Rebecca White Berch, Author; Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
7/11/2012   CV-11-0132JOHN HOGAN v WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK et alOPINION
 This Opinion Amends the Opinion filed on May 18, 2012.

Rebecca White Berch, Author; Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
7/10/2012   CR-09-0077STATE OF ARIZONA v DALE SHAWN HAUSNEROPINION
 Scott Bales, Author, Rebecca White Berch, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-756(A) (providing for abuse of discretion appellate review in capital cases) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) or U.S. Const. amend. 14 (due process).   Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(13) (cold and calculated manner   aggravator) constitutional because of a limiting instruction and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) .
7/9/2012   CV-11-0273AARON ENGLER v GULF INTERSTATE ENGINEERING INCOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author, Scott Bales, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
7/3/2012   CV-11-0072CNL HOTELS AND RESORTS et al v. MARICOPA COUNTYOPINION
 Robert M. Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur
7/3/2012   CR-11-0180STATE OF ARIZONA v. NELSON IVAN BOTEO-FLORESOPINION
 Robert M. Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Scott Bales, Concur, A. John Pelander, Concur
6/27/2012   CR-11-0314STATE OF ARIZONA v. PHIL GUTIERREZOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur, Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur, W. Scott Bales, Concur, Robert M. Brutinel, Concur
6/27/2012   CV-11-0344MARIO W. et al v HON. KAIPIO/STATE et alOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
Constitutionality Decision

Holding A.R.S. § 8-238 (requiring juveniles charged with violations of certain offenses to submit tissue samples for DNA testing) constitutional under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution; holding that before adjudication, the State may extract a DNA profile from the sample only if the juvenile absconds or fails to appear as required by law or court order.

5/31/2012   CV-11-0324-CQAMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO v SABINE SHARPOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
5/31/2012   CR-11-0282-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v GARY WAYNE GIPSON JROPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
5/15/2012   CV-11-0291-PRSTATE ex rel HORNE v AUTOZONEOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
5/4/2012   CV-11-0308-PRBT CAPITAL v TD SERVICE CO et al/POINT CENTEROPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
4/20/2012   CV-11-0313-SAAZ REDISTRICTING/MATHIS v BREWER/AZ SENATE/PEARCEOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
4/13/2012   CV-11-0198ELIZABETH WALSH et al v ADVANCED CARDIACOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
4/12/2012   CR-09-0343STATE OF ARIZONA v BRAD LEE NELSONOPINION
 Robert M Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(9) (age-of-victim aggravator) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) or U.S. Const amend. 14 (due process, equal protection).  Holding A.R.S. § 13-756(A) (providing for abuse of discretion appellate review in capital cases) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) or U.S. Const. amend. 14 (due process).
4/11/2012   CR-11-0127STATE OF ARIZONA v PATRICK M FERREROOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
4/9/2012   CR-11-0083-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v PETE J VANWINKLEOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
4/6/2012   CV-11-0150-PRCITY OF TUCSON v STATE OF ARIZONA et alOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
4/6/2012   CV-11-0269-PRSOURCECORP INC v D NORCUTT/S NORCUTTOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
3/27/2012   CR-09-0341-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v JAMES GRANVIL WALLACEOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
3/22/2012   CR-09-0218-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v BENJAMIN BERNAL COTAOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 21-202(B)(3) (requiring dismissal of prospective jurors not capable of speaking English) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 6 (right to jury trial) or U.S. Const. amend. 14 (due process, equal protection). Holding A.R.S. § 13-752(R) (authorizing victim impact statements in capital cases) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment). Holding A.R.S. § 13-756(A) (providing for abuse of discretion appellate review in capital cases) constitutional and not violative of U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) or U.S. Const. amend. 14 (due process).
2/23/2012   CV-11-0186-PRERA C NUNEZ v PROFESSIONAL TRANSIT MANAGEMENTOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
2/6/2012   CV-11-0083PAULINE COSPER v HON. REA/MORAOPINION
 Robert M Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
12/21/2011   CV-11-0028-PRCLIFFORD J OCHSER v GERARD FUNK/ANTHONY CRUZOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
12/21/2011   CR-09-0253-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v JAHMARI ALI MANUELOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
12/20/2011   CR-11-0040-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v DOUGLAS LEE EDDINGTONOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
11/30/2011   CV-10-0300-PRESTATE OF BRADEN/GABALDON v STATE et alOPINION
 Robert M Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Dissent; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur in the Dissent
11/23/2011   CV-10-0362MARTIN RIVERA-LONGORIA v HON. SLAYTON/STATE/ROZEMAOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
11/18/2011   CV-11-0091-CQJULIA VASQUEZ v SAXON MORTGAGE INC et alOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
11/14/2011   CV-11-0264FRANKLIN BRUCE ROSS v KEN BENNETT et alOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
8/4/2011   JC-11-0001In the Matter of HONORABLE THEODORE ABRAMSOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
7/13/2011   CR-09-0095-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v SCOTT ALAN LEHROPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur; Patricia A Orozco, Concur
7/8/2011   CV-10-0405-SAADAMS/PEARCE v COMMISSION ON APPELLATE COURT et alOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Robert M Brutinel, Dissent in part; A. John Pelander, Concur in the Dissent; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur in part; A. John Pelander, Concur in part
7/1/2011   CV-10-0324-PRAMERICAN ASPHALT v CMX LLC/CMX GROUP INCOPINION
 Robert M Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
7/1/2011   CR-90-0356-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v JAMES LYNN STYERSOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Dissent; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
6/30/2011   CV-11-0006ALFRED ALBANO et al v SHEA HOMES/J F SHEA CO INCOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
6/29/2011   CV-10-0397-PRSUE LYNN CRAIG v ROGER THOMAS CRAIGOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
6/10/2011   CR-10-0309-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v MICHAEL QUINCY HUMMONSOPINION
 Robert M Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
5/19/2011   CR-10-0315-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v LAQUINN ANTHONY FISHEROPINION
 Robert M Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
5/12/2011   CR-10-0306-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v WESTOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
5/12/2011   CV-10-0339-PRDESERT MOUNTAIN PROP v LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
5/6/2011   CR-08-0025-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v CLARENCE WAYNE DIXONOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
5/6/2011   CR-09-0019-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v WAYNE BENOIT PRINCEOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-752(K) (providing for the impaneling of a new jury if the former jury cannot reach a verdict during the first penalty phase) constitutional under Ariz. Const. art. 2 § 25 (ex post facto clause), Ariz. Const. art. 2 § 4 (due process clause), U.S. Const. art. 1 § 10 (ex post facto clause), US Const. amends. 5, 14 (due process clause). Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(6) ("especially heinous" aggravating factor) constitutional under Ariz. Const. art. 2 § 4 (due process clause), U.S. Const. amends. 5, 14 (due process clause).
4/29/2011   CV-10-0327-PRMOREHART/DUFFY v HON. BARTON/STATE/MILLEROPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur
4/21/2011   CV-10-0285-PRJESUS GUTIERREZ v ICA/MASTERSON et alOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
4/8/2011   CR-09-0133-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v DONALD DAVID DELAHANTYOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
4/7/2011   CV-10-0196-PRLEVERAGED LAND CO et al v MICHAEL W HODGES et alOPINION
 Robert M Brutinel, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
4/5/2011   CV-10-0230-PRAMY YOUNG v KENNETH L BECK et uxOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
3/24/2011   CV-10-0292-PRLETTIE PRESTON et al v KINDRED HOSPITALS et alOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
3/3/2011   CV-10-0218-PRCITY OF PEORIA/PHOENIX v BRINKS HOME SECURITYOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
3/1/2011   CR-10-0154-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL REGENOLDOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; A. John Pelander, Dissent; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
2/16/2011   CR-10-0242-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v LOUIE THOMAS MACHADOOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
1/26/2011   CR-10-0017-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v CESAR MONTESOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding that the enactment of SB 1449 (providing for the retroactive application of SB 1145, a 2006 law concerning the defense of justification in criminal cases) was a constitutional exercise of legislative authority and not violative of Ariz. Const. art. 3 (separation of powers), U.S. Const. arts. 1-3. (separation of powers).
1/21/2011   CV-10-0189-PRPLANNING GROUP et al v LAKE MATHEWS MINERAL et alOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
1/20/2011   CV-10-0026-PRLUIS BALLESTEROS et al v AMERICAN STANDARD et alOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Peter B Swann, Concur
1/18/2011   CV-10-0172-PRESTATE OF MADDISON DESELA v PRESCOTT UNIFIED et alOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
1/13/2011   CR-10-0211-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v TROY JASON LEWISOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
1/10/2011   CV-10-0092-PRIN RE NICKOLAS S.OPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Joseph W Howard, Concur; A. John Pelander, Special Concurrence
12/22/2010   CR-09-0339-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v JOSEPH WESLEY GOMEZOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Robert M Brutinel, Concur
12/16/2010   SB-10-0036-DIn the Matters of JEFFREY PHILLIPS/ROBERT ARENTZOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Jon W Thompson, Concur; Sheldon H Weisberg, Concur in part, Dissent in part
12/8/2010   CR-10-0019-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v BRAD ALAN BOWSHEROPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; James A Soto, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-903(A) (calculation of periods of probation) constitutional despite retroactivity claims under U.S. Const. amends. 5, 14 (due process).
12/2/2010   CV-10-0102-PRMARIANNE WALDOW et al v JAMES LAPORTAOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
11/30/2010   CR-09-0171-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v MIKE PETER GALLARDOOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(6) (cruelty aggravator) constitutional because of a clarifying jury instruction and under U.S. Const. amends. 5, 14 (due process). Holding A.R.S. §§ 13-751 to -759 (capital sentencing scheme) constitutional under U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment) and U.S. Const. amend 14 (due process).
11/15/2010   CR-10-0089STATE OF ARIZONA v JESUS HUMBERTO SOTOOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
9/27/2010   CV-10-0278-AP/ELPETERSEN/BURK v PURCELL/COVEY et alMEMORANDUM
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
9/2/2010   CV-10-0205-AP/ELMcLAUGHLIN/UNITED FOOD v BENNETT/SOS BALLOT et alOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
8/19/2010   CV-10-0096-CQFIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL v COLIN FRIEDMAN et alOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
8/17/2010   CV-10-0197-AP/ELGARY GRIFFITH v BACA/DICKERSON/GRAHAM COUNTY et alOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
8/9/2010   CR-08-0164-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v GARY WAYNE SNELLINGOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(6) (Cruelty aggravator) constitutional because of a clarifying jury instruction and under U.S. Const. amends 5, 14 (due process).
8/6/2010   CV-10-0183MICHAEL McCLUNG v BENNETT/JOE SWEENEY et alOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
8/5/2010   CV-09-0297-PRIN RE MH-2008-000867OPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
8/5/2010   CV-09-0317-PRRICHARD/MARCIA GRAND v NACCHIO et alOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Peter B Swann, Concur
8/3/2010   CV-09-0230-PRJAMES TARRON et ux v BOWEN MACHINE & FABRICATINGOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
8/3/2010   CR-07-0384-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v DEREK DON CHAPPELLOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(6) (cruelty aggravator) constitutional because of a clarifying jury instruction and under U.S. Const. amends. 5, 14 (due process).
8/2/2010   CV-10-0179-AP/ELPACION/BOWIE v BOB THOMAS et al/HUPPENTHAL et alOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
7/30/2010   CV-10-0017-PRCARDONA et al v HON. KREAMER/LAC VIEUX et alOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
7/12/2010   CR-07-0139STATE OF ARIZONA v BRIAN ALLEN WOMBLEOPINION
 Michael D. Ryan, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(6) (cruelty aggravator) constitutional based on jury instruction under U.S. Const. amends. 5, 14 (due process) and U.S. Const. amend. 8 (punishment not applied arbitrarily).
7/8/2010   CV-09-0267-PRKRISTEN JOHNSON et al v ADOTOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur
7/7/2010   CR-09-0333-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v ADAM SCOTT KINGOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
7/2/2010   CV-10-0028-PRKADLEC/HOWELL v DORSEYOPINION
 Michael D. Ryan, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
7/1/2010   CR-08-0098-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v JOSHUA IDLEFONSO VILLALOBOSOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(6) ("especially heinous" aggravating factor) constitutional under Ariz. Const. art. 2 § 4 (due process clause) and U.S. Const. amends. 5, 14 (due process clause).
6/22/2010   CR-06-0220-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v SHAWN PATRICK LYNCHOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-752(K) (providing for the impaneling of a new jury if the former jury cannot reach a verdict during the first penalty phase) constitutional under Ariz. Const. art. 2 § 10 (double jeopardy clause), U.S. Const. amend. 5 (double jeopardy clause).
6/16/2010   CR-08-0038-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v AARON BRIAN GUNCHESOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
6/14/2010   CR-06-0061-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HARGRAVEOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-751(F)(6) ("especially heinous" aggravating factor) vague but constitutional because of a clarifying jury instruction and not violative of Ariz. Const. art. 2 § 4 (due process clause), U.S. Const. amends. 5, 14 (due process clause), U.S. Const. amend. 8 (punishment not applied arbitrarily). Holding A.R.S. § 13-757(A) (death penalty by lethal injection) constitutional and not violative of Ariz. Const. art. 2 § 15 (cruel and unusual punishment), U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment).
6/7/2010   CV-09-0285-PRJOSE CARRILLO v HON. HOUSER/PHX CITY PROSECUTOROPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Author; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
5/3/2010   CV-09-0273-PRMONICA LIPS/WALTER LIPS v SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCAREOPINION
 Michael D. Ryan, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
3/18/2010   CR-07-0438-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v ALFREDO LUCERO GARCIAOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
3/11/2010   CR-08-0116-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v LEROY D CROPPEROPINION
 Michael D. Ryan, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Philip Hall, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-752(K) (providing for the impaneling of a new jury if the first jury cannot reach a verdict during the penalty phase) constitutional under Ariz. Const. art. 2 § 25 (ex post facto clause) and U.S. Const. art. 1 § 10 (ex post facto clause).
3/4/2010   CR-09-0205-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v TRACIE RENEE GEESLINOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur
2/24/2010   CR-07-0301-APSTATE OF ARIZONA v RYAN WESLEY KUHSOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
Constitutionality Decision
Holding A.R.S. § 13-757(A) (death penalty by lethal injection) constitutional and not violative of Ariz. Const. art. 2 § 15 (cruel and unusual punishment) and U.S. Const. amend. 8 (cruel and unusual punishment).
2/19/2010   WC-07-0003-IRIn Re: GILA RIVER SYSTEMOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; Ann A Scott Timmer, Concur
2/19/2010   WC-07-0001-IRGILA RIVER GENERAL ADJUDICATIONOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; Ann A Scott Timmer, Concur
2/12/2010   CR-09-0189-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v ANGEL ELEUTERIO DIAZOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur
2/12/2010   CV-09-0117-PRFLAGSTAFF AFFORDABLE HOUSING v DESIGN ALLIANCE INCOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
2/8/2010   CV-09-0174-PRSTATE ex rel ICA v TOMMY WORD/PACIFIC MECHANICALOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
1/25/2010   CV-09-0042-PRMEYER TURKEN et al v PHIL GORDON et alOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
1/15/2010   CR-09-0188-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v JOSE SALVADOR GUILLENOPINION
 Michael D. Ryan, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
1/8/2010   SB-09-0053-MIn the Matter of ALEJANDRO LAZCANOOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
1/7/2010   CR-09-0179-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v FRANK R MALDONADOOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
12/8/2009   CR-08-0368-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v ROBERT EUGENE ALLENOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
12/8/2009   CR-09-0087-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v BASILIO SOLIZOPINION
 Michael D. Ryan, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
12/4/2009   CR-08-0363-PRSTATE OF ARIZONA v MARK ALLEN FREENEYOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur
10/29/2009   CV-09-0036DAVID LAKE v CITY OF PHOENIX et alOPINION
 W. Scott Bales, Author; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
2/14/2008   CV-07-0251-PRDALE JOSEPH FUSHEK v STATE OF ARIZONAOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Ruth V. McGregor, Concur; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; W. Scott Bales, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
11/30/2007   WC-07-0002-IRIN RE IN RE THE GENERAL ADJUDICATION OF ALL RIGHTSOPINION
 Michael D. Ryan, Author; Ruth V. McGregor, Concur; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Andrew D. Hurwitz, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
2/9/2006   WC-02-0003-IRGILA RIVER GENERAL ADJUDICATIONOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Ruth V. McGregor, Concur; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
2/24/2005   CV-04-0146-PRSAFEWAY INSURANCE v PETER A GUERRERO et alOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Charles E Jones, Concur; Rebecca White Berch, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
2/13/2004   CV-03-0110-PRCLARK KERR et al v M KILLIAN/AZ DEPT OF REVENUEOPINION
 Andrew D. Hurwitz, Author; Charles E Jones, Concur; Ruth V. McGregor, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
5/20/2003   CV-02-0233-PRJEFFREY L. ANDREWS vs LESLIE W. BLAKE/MOON VALLEYOPINION
 A. John Pelander, Author; Charles E Jones, Concur; Ruth V. McGregor, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; J William Brammer Jr., Concur
5/19/2003   CV-02-0435-PRDUANE LYNN vs HON. PETER REINSTEIN/RICHARD GLASSELOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Charles E Jones, Concur; Ruth V. McGregor, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur
10/11/2002   CV-02-0215-PRSTEVE MAY vs HON. COLLEEN McNALLY/BETSEY BAYLESSOPINION
 Rebecca White Berch, Author; Charles E Jones, Concur; Ruth V. McGregor, Concur; Michael D. Ryan, Concur; A. John Pelander, Concur