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The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Kenneth Eugene WOJTSECK, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20080595; Honorable Hector E. Campoy, Judge. AFFIRMED. John William Lovell, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BRAMMER, Judge. ¶ 1 In September 2008, a twelve-person jury found appellant Kenneth Wojtseck guilty of three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, all dangerous-nature, class three felonies. [FN1] It found him not guilty of a similar assault on a fourth victim. The trial court sentenced Woj...

MM & A PRODUCTIONS, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. YAVAPAI-APACHE NATION, a federally recognized Indian tribe; Yavapai-Apache Nation's Cliff Castle Casino, Tribal Gaming Board; and Cliff Castle Casino Board of Di, Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. C-20085949; Honorable Paul E. Tang, Judge. APPEAL DISMISSED. Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. By Jeffrey Willis and Robert Bernheim, Tucson, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellant. Crowell Law Offices By Scott Crowell, Kirkland, Washington, Attorneys for Defendants/Appellees. MEMORANDUM DECISION ECKERSTROM, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant MM & A Productions appeals from the trial court's dismissal of its action against the Yavapai-Apache Nation'...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Michael Anthony RUIZ, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 19, 2009
Appeal From The Superior Court Of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20080026; Honorable Gus Aragon, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Jonathan Bass, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Robert J. Hirsh, Pima County Public Defender By Kristine Maish, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BRAMMER, Judge. ¶ 1 In August 2008, a jury found appellant Michael Ruiz guilty of two counts of aggravated driving under the influence of intoxicating l...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. NGANG JONKOR NGANG, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cochise County; Cause No. CR200700578; Honorable Wallace R. Hoggatt, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Joseph L. Parkhurst, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. DiCampli, Elsberry & Hunley, LLC By Anne Elsberry, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 After a jury trial, Ngang Jonkor Ngang was convicted of aggravated driving under the influence of an intoxicant (DUI)...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Johnny Ray FIGUEROA, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pinal County; Cause No. CR200800799; Honorable Bradley M. Soos, Judge Pro Tempore. AFFIRMED IN PART; VACATED IN PART. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani and David A. Sullivan, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Harriette P. Levitt, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 Following a jury trial, appellant Johnny Ray Figueroa was convicted of aggravated assault and resisting arrest, class six fel...

In re MATHEU I. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. 16417302; Honorable Leslie Miller, Judge. AFFIRMED. Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney By Kara Crosby, Tucson, Attorneys for State. The Hopkins Law Office, P.C. By Cedric Martin Hopkins, Tucson, Attorneys for Minor. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 Fifteen-year-old Matheu I. appeals the juvenile court's order committing him to the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) for a minimum term of six months. ...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Antoinette Jeanne NEWCOMB, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cochise County; Cause No. CR200500185; Honorable Wallace R. Hoggatt, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani and Alan L. Amann, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Jeffrey G. Buchella, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION ECKERSTROM, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 After three jury trials, appellant Antoinette Newcomb was convicted of kidnapping, first-degree murder, and three counts of aggravated assault. The trial...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Jose Gerardo SAAVEDRA, Jr., Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20082491; Honorable John S. Leonardo, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Kathryn A. Damstra, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Law Offices of Ramiro S. Flores, PLLC By Ramiro S. Flores, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION VASQUEZ, Judge. ¶ 1 After a jury trial, appellant Jose Saavedra was convicted of possession of a narcotic drug for sale and possession of drug para...

Anthony and Patricia ANDERSON, husband and wife, Plaintiffs/Appellants, v. Frederick G. DETTMANN and Brenda B. Dettmann, husband and wife; CWB Holdings, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company, Defendants/Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2006-050509; Cause No. CV 2007-017436 (Consolidated); The Honorable Michael D. Jones, Judge. VACATED IN PART. Anthony and Patricia Anderson, Phoenix, In Propria Persona. Jackson White, P.C. By Aaron M. Finter, Mesa, Attorneys for Defendants/Appellees Dettmann. Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P. By Matthew P. Fischer, Adam E. Lang, Martha E. Gibbs, Phoenix, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellee CWB Holdings, L.L.C. MEMORANDUM DECISION DOWN...

Mario ORTIZ, a married man and natural son of the deceased, acting for and on behalf of Adrian ORTIZ, Alma Uballe, Angel Ortiz, Anita Ortiz, Isabella Lynn, Ludia Ortiz, Michael Ortiz, Patricia Grimes, Peter Ortiz, Rachel Ortiz, and Ray Ortiz, the sur, Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2004-002951; The Honorable Robert C. Houser, Judge. AFFIRMED. The Helms Law Firm, P.L.C. by Michael G. Helms, Phoenix, Co-Counsel for Plaintiffs/Appellants. Cohen Law Firm by Larry J. Cohen, Phoenix, Co-Counsel for Plaintiffs/Appellants. Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. by Eileen Dennis GilBride, Phoenix, Co- Counsel for Defendants/Appellees Rollins, et al. Campbell Yost Clare Norell PC by Renee M. Coury, Phoenix, Co-Counse...

STATE of Arizona ex rel. Deborah ROBBERSON, Scottsdale City Attorney, Petitioner/Appellee, v. Jill DeLozier BULLOCK, Real Party in Interest/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause Nos. LC2008- 000265-001 DT, LC2008-000359-001 DT, LC2008-000363-001 DT, LC2008-000394-001 DT; The Honorable Joseph C. Kreamer, Judge. AFFIRMED. Deborah Robberson, Scottsdale City Attorney By Kenneth M. Flint, Assistant City Prosecutor, Scottsdale, Attorney for Petitioner. G. David DeLozier, P.C. By G. David DeLozier, Esq., Kathy M. O'Quinn, Esq., Cave Creek, Attorneys for Real Party in Interest. MEMORANDUM DECISION HALL, Judge. ...

The NORMAN ANDRUS IRREVOCABLE TRUST by Norman ANDRUS as Trustee, Plaintiff/Appellant/ Cross-Appellee, v. ARIZONA REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS, an Arizona body politic, Defendant/CrossAppellee, and Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. LC 2005-000734- 001 DT; The Honorable Michael D. Jones, Judge. AFFIRMED. Richardson & Richardson, P.C. by William R. Richardson, Mesa, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellant/Cross-Appellee. Arizona Attorney General's Office Montgomery Lee, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Andrew P. Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney by Richard W. Garnett, III, Deputy County Attorney, Phoenix, Attorn...

DB LAND HOLDINGS, L.L.C., a Utah limited liability company; Duane Barnson, an individual, Plaintiffs/Appellants/Cross-Appellees, v. TOWN OF FREDONIA, Arizona, an Arizona municipal corporation; and Dixie Lee Judd, its Mayor; and Tom Corrigan, its To, Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Coconino County; Cause No. CV 2008-0572; The Honorable A. Fred Newton, Judge. AFFIRMED. Law Office of William P. Ring, P.C. By William P. Ring, Flagstaff, Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Appellants/Cross-Appellees. Mangum, Wall, Stoops & Warden, P.L.L.C. By Kenneth H. Brendel, Steven B. Horton, Flagstaff, Attorneys for Defendants/Appellees/Cross-Appellants. MEMORANDUM DECISION WINTHROP, Judge. ¶ 1 Plaintiffs/Appellants, DB Land Holdings, L.L.C. and Duane Bar...

In re the Marriage of Tyler Thomas HAWKINS, Petitioner/Appellee, v. Jennifer Lynn HAWKINS, Respondent/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Yavapai County; Cause No. P-1300-DO- 0020051118; The Honorable David L. Mackey, Judge. AFFIRMED. Tyler Thomas Hawkins, Humboldt, Appellee. Udall Shumway & Lyons PLC by Steven H. Everts, Mesa, Attorneys for Respondent/Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION SWANN, Judge. ¶ 1 Jennifer Lynn Hawkins ("Mother") appeals from the superior court's denial of her requests for modification of custody of her minor child and for permission to relocate the child to a differ...

BORSTEIN PARTNERS, LTD., a limited partnership; and Borstein Management, LLC, a limited liability company, Plaintiffs/Appellees, v. Amiya K. GOSWAMI, an individual, Defendant/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2007-009148; The Honorable Carey Snyder Hyatt, Judge. AFFIRMED. Udall, Shumway & Lyons, P.L.C. by David R. Schwartz, Mesa, Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Appellees. Amiya K. Goswami, Adelanto, CA, Defendant/Appellant In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION WINTHROP, Judge. ¶ 1 Defendant/Appellant, Amiya K. Goswami, appeals the superior court's order denying his motion, pursuant to Rule 60(c), Ariz. R. Civ. P., to set aside a ju...

James H. MOORE, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Harry Moore, Plaintiff/Appellee, v. Pamela Jean SINER, Defendant/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Mohave County; Cause No. CV 2006-0401; The Honorable Charles W. Gurtler, Jr., Judge. AFFIRMED. Sippel & Carroll PLLC By Mark A. Sippel and William B. Carroll, Kingman, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellee. Anthony J. Mullan Attorney at Law PC By Anthony Joseph Mullan, Jr ., Bullhead City, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION NORRIS, Judge. ¶ 1 Pamela Jean Siner ("Siner") timely appeals from the grant of summary judgment in favor James H....

In re the Marriage of Alyssa Joy WRIGHT, Petitioner/Appellee, v. Brian Ralph WRIGHT, Respondent/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 19, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FC 2006-090173; The Honorable Bruce R. Cohen, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART; REMANDED FOR RECONSIDERATION IN PART. Alyssa Joy Wright, Gilbert, In Propria Persona. Brian Ralph Wright, Gilbert, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION HALL, Judge. ¶ 1 Brian Ralph Wright (Father) appeals from the order modifying his parenting time with the parties' two minor children, the child support order, and the reimbursement judgment. FACTUAL ...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. James Greg JOHNS, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 18, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Greenlee County; Cause Nos. CR 2003-012, CR 2004-041, and CR 2007-053; Honorable R. Douglas Holt, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Derek D. Rapier, Greenlee County Attorney By Michael W. McCarthy, Clifton, Attorneys for Respondent. Law Offices of Stephen Paul Barnard, PC By Stephen Paul Barnard, Tucson, Attorneys for Petitioner. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Pursuant to a plea agreement, petitioner James Johns pl...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. Robin GULLEDGE-FORGA, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 18, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR- 20011606; Honorable Richard Nichols, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Mike Jette, Tucson, Attorneys for Respondent. Creighton Cornell, P.C. By Creighton Cornell, Tucson, Attorney for Petitioner. MEMORANDUM DECISION VASQUEZ, Judge. ¶ 1 In these consolidated petitions for review, petitioner Robin Gulledge-Forga seeks review of the trial court's o...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. James Anthony STAPLES, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 18, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR- 20053759; Honorable Michael J. Cruikshank, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney By Jacob R. Lines, Tucson, Attorneys for Respondent. Barton & Storts, P.C. By Brick P. Storts, III, Tucson, Attorneys for Petitioner. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 After invading a home, demanding money, and shooting one of the victims, petitioner James Staples and his brother, Tho...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. Chris WERNER, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 18, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Pinal County; Cause No. S110CR200500428; Honorable Boyd T. Johnson, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Chris Werner, Florence, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Pursuant to a plea agreement, petitioner Chris Werner was convicted in October 2005 of attempted sexual conduct with a minor and attempted molestation, dangerous crimes against children. The trial court imposed an aggravated term of fifteen yea...

In re MELISSA S. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 18, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. 17448302; Honorable Ted B. Borek, Judge. AFFIRMED. Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney By Barbara S. Gelband, Tucson, Attorneys for State. Robert J. Hirsh, Pima County Public Defender By Susan C.L. Kelly, Tucson, Attorneys for Minor. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 The juvenile court adjudicated appellant Melissa S. delinquent for having committed theft of a credit card and theft by control. It placed Meliss...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. Jimmie O. BEASLEY, Jr., Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 18, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR- 36565; Honorable Howard Hantman, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Jimmie Beasley, Tucson, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION VASQUEZ, Judge. ¶ 1 Petitioner Jimmie Beasley, Jr., pled guilty to attempted child molestation and sexual conduct with a minor under the age of fourteen and was sentenced in 1992 to consecutive, aggravated prison terms of fifteen and twenty-five years. We have treated his appeal fro...

In re the Marriage of Charles GERSTEN, Petitioner/Appellee/Cross-Appellant. v. Ethel Joyce GERSTEN, Respondent/Appellant/Cross-Appellee, , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FN2005-051436; The Honorable Susan M. Brnovich, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART AND REMANDED. Charles Gersten, Phoenix, In propria persona. The Harian Law Firm PLC by Julius Harms, Glendale, Attorney for Respondent/Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION TIMMER, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 Charles Gersten ("Husband") appeals from a decree of dissolution of marriage and Ethel Gersten ("Wife") cross-appeals. For the following reasons an...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Fiona S. KANAGARATNAM, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2007-103597-001 DT; The Honorable Steven P. Lynch, Judge Pro Tempore. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section and Craig W. Soland, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Law Offices of David Michael Cantor PC By Cari McConeghy-Harris, Tempe, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION PORTLEY, Judge. ¶ 1 Fiona S. Kanagar...

STATE of Arizona, Appellant, v. Manuel L. OCHOA, Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2008-114600-001 DT; The Honorable John R. Hannah, Jr., Judge. REVERSED AND REMANDED. Andrew P. Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney By Gerald R. Grant, Deputy County Attorney, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender By Louise Stark, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION WINTHROP, Judge. ¶ 1 The State appeals from the trial court's grant of Manuel L...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Eric Vernon ELLSWORTH, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2007-180987-001 DT; The Honorable Michael D. Jones, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Stephen R. Collins, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION HALL, Judge. ¶ 1 Eric Vernon Ellsworth appeals from his con...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Alfonso LOPEZ-MILLAN, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2007-172912- 004 DT; The Honorable Paul J. McMurdie, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Droban & Company, PC by Kerrie M. Droban, Anthem, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION HALL, Judge. ¶ 1 Alfonso Lopez-Millan appeals from his convictions and the sentences imposed. ¶ 2 Defend...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Cruz CARIAGA-JANEZ, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Yavapai County; Cause No. C-1300-CR- 0820070259; The Honorable Warren R. Darrow, Judge Pro Tem. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section and Joseph T. Maziarz, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Emily L. Danies, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BARKER, Judge. ¶ 1 Cruz Cariaga-Janez appeals his convictions and sentences on two co...

STATE of Arizona ex rel. The DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY (Jami Lynne Hoelscher), Petitioners/Appellees, v. Michael David RUX, Jr., Respondent/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FC 2003-093081; The Honorable Wesley E. Peterson, Commissioner. AFFIRMED IN PART; REMANDED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General by Kathryn E. Harris, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Petitioners/Appellees. Keith R. Lallis, Mesa, Attorneys for Respondent/Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION IRVINE, Judge. ¶ 1 Michael David Rux, Jr., ("Father") appeals from an order affirming his continuing obligation to pay child supp...

In re the Matter of Sharon Annette JOHNSON, Petitioner/Appellee, v. Kevin Dushawn GRIFFEN, Respondent/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FN 2006-004516; The Honorable J. Kenneth Mangum, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART; VACATED IN PART; REMANDED. Kevin Dushawn Griffen, Florence, Appellant In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION BARKER, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Kevin Griffen ("Griffen") appeals from the trial court's decree of dissolution of marriage and division of property. He alleges that the judgment must be vacated as the trial court failed to give him notice of the Reso...

The CADLE COMPANY II, INC., an Ohio corporation, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. Tressie L. OLSON, an individual, Defendant/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Yavapai County; Cause No. P-1300-CV- 0020050837; The Honorable Howard D. Hinson, Jr., Judge. REVERSED; REMANDED. David N. Ingrassia, P.C. by David N. Ingrassia, Phoenix, and Law Office of Pamela B. Petersen By Pamela B. Petersen, Peoria, Attorneys for Appellant. Tressie L. Olson, Pagosa Springs, CO, In propria persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION JOHNSEN, Judge. ¶ 1 The Cadle Company ("Cadle") appeals from the superior court's grant of a motion to dismiss bro...

Dennis HANKERSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. HANKERSON MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC., Defendant-Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2007-019463; The Honorable Jeanne M. Garcia, Judge; The Honorable Carey Snyder Hyatt, Judge. AFFIRMED. Richard Q. Nye, Ltd. by Richard Q. Nye, Phoenix, Attorney for Appellant. Mitchell & Associates by Robert D. Mitchell, Sarah K. Deutsch, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION WEISBERG, Judge. ¶ 1 Dennis Hankerson appeals from the superior court's judgment dismissing his complaint and awarding attorneys' fee...

Robert A. PEREZ, Petitioner, v. The INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION of Arizona, Respondent, Interstate Brands Corporation, Respondent Employer, ACE American Insurance c/o Esis, Respondent Carrier. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Special Action--Industrial Commission; ICA Claim No.2008-1420238, Carrier Claim No. C345C6072605/888; Administrative Law Judge Joseph L. Moore. AWARD SET ASIDE. Robert A. Perez, Petitioner, Hualapai, In Propria Persona. The Industrial Commission of Arizona By Andrew F. Wade, Chief Counsel, Phoenix, Attorney for Respondent. Klein, Lundmark, Barberich & LaMont, P.C. By Kirk A. Barberich, and Robert J. Mounts, Phoenix, Attorneys for Respondents Employer and Carrier. MEMORANDUM DECISION ...

In re BRYSON L. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. JV170404; The Honorable Cathy M. Holt, Judge. AFFIRMED. Andrew P. Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney by Elizabeth Burton Ortiz, Appeals Bureau Chief/Deputy County Attorney, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James H. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Eleanor S. Terpstra, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION JOHNSEN, Judge. ¶ 1 Bryson L. appeals from the superior court's order requi...

Alejandro M. HERNANDEZ, Petitioner, v. The INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION of Arizona, Respondent, City of Flagstaff, Respondent Employer, SCF Arizona, Respondent Carrier. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Special Action--Industrial Commission; ICA Claim No. 20030-700088; Carrier Claim No. 0306759; Administrative Law Judge Deborah A. Nye, AWARD AFFIRMED. David Alan Dick and Associates By David A. Dick, Chandler, Attorneys for Petitioner. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Andrew F. Wade, Chief Counsel, Phoenix, Attorneys for Respondent. State Compensation Fund By Bonnie E. Elber, Phoenix, Attorneys for Respondents Employer and Carrier. MEMORANDUM DECISION NORRIS, Judge. ¶ 1 Claimant A...

In re the Marriage of Charles GERSTEN, Petitioner/Appellee/Cross-Appellant. v. Ethel Joyce GERSTEN, Respondent/Appellant/Cross-Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 17, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FN2005-051436; The Honorable Susan M. Brnovich, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART AND REMANDED. Charles Gersten, Phoenix, In propria persona. The Harian Law Firm PLC By Julius Harms, Glendale, Attorney for Respondent/Appellant. OPINION TIMMER, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 This appeal and cross-appeal from a decree of dissolution require us to resolve a myriad of issues relating to a successor judge's role in ruling on contested ...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Octavio Manuel Sanchez LUNA, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 16, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cochise County; Cause No. CR200800525; Honorable Donna M. Beumler, Judge Pro Tempore. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani and Alan L. Amann, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Ronald Zack, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BRAMMER, Judge. ¶ 1 Octavio Manuel Sanchez Luna appeals his conviction and sentence for felony flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle. He argues the trial court erred in denying his requ...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Robert Eric HAYES, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 16, 2009
Appeal from The Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20082291; Honorable Edgar B. Acuna, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Diane Leigh Hunt, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Robert J. Hirsh, Pima County Public Defender By David J. Euchner, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 After a jury trial, [FN1] appellant Robert Hayes was convicted of one count of transportation of marijuana for sale. [...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Roman Alfonso LOPEZ-VALLE, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 16, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20073383; Honorable Michael J. Cruikshank, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani and Amy M. Thorson, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Harriette P. Levitt, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BRAMMER, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Roman Alfonso Lopez-Valle appeals from his convictions for manslaughter, attempted manslaughter by sudden quarrel or heat of passion, two counts of aggrav...

JOSEPH S., Appellant, v. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY, Nathan S., and Jonathan S ., Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 16, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cochise County; Cause No. JD200600019; Honorable Stephen M. Desens, Judge. AFFIRMED. Patricia O'Connor, Chino Valley, Attorney for Appellant. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Claudia Acosta Collings, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee Arizona Department of Economic Security. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 Joseph S., father of Nathan and Jonathan, born in 2006 and 2007, appeals from the juvenile court's order terminating his parenta...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. Richard I. VALENZUELA, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 13, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Cochise County; Cause No. CR200600589; Honorable Stephen M. Desens, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Law Office of Ronald Zack By Ronald Zack, Tucson, Attorney for Petitioner. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Pursuant to a plea agreement, Richard Valenzuela pled guilty to a single count of burglary. The trial court sentenced him to an aggravated term of 11.5 years' imprisonment and ordered him to pay $7,404.49 in resti...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. Michael ALLISON, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 13, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Greenlee County; Cause No. CR2004-039; Honorable Monica Stauffer, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Derek D. Rapier, Greenlee County Attorney by Michael McCarthy, Clifton, Attorneys for Respondent. Michael Allison. Florence, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Pursuant to a plea agreement, petitioner Michael Allison was convicted of attempted child molestation of his then four-year-old niece, a class...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. George Humberto VEGA, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 13, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR- 20042641; Honorable Michael J. Cruikshank, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney By Jacob R. Lines, Tucson, Attorneys for Respondent. George Humberto Vega, Florence, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 A jury found petitioner George Humberto Vega guilty of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of aggravated driving while under the inf...

RAELENE F., Appellant, v. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY and Aniya Z.-F., Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 13, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. 18304100; Honorable Charles S. Sabalos, Judge. REVERSED AND REMANDED. Peter G. Schmerl, P.C. By Peter G. Schmerl, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Dawn R. Williams, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee Arizona Department of Economic Security. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 Raelene F. appeals the juvenile court's order terminating her parental rights to her daughter, Aniya Z.-F.,...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Travis Scott BELL, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 13, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20070676; Honorable Deborah Bernini, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Amy M. Thorson, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Robert J. Hirsh, Pima County Public Defender By Frank P. Leto, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 After a jury trial held in absentia, appellant Travis Bell was convicted of possessing methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Anthony Gabriel PESQUEIRA, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 13, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20072811; Honorable Frank Dawley, Judge Pro Tempore. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and David A. Sullivan, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Barton & Storts, P.C. By Brick P. Storts, III, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 After a jury trial, appellant Anthony Pesqueira was convicted of one count of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in pri...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Tyrone Thomas CONWAY, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 12, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Yavapai County; Cause No. P-1300-CR- 0020050006; The Honorable Howard D. Hinson, Jr., Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Abigail Jensen, P.C. By Abigail Jensen, Prescott, Attorney for Appellant. Tyrone Thomas Conway, Florence, In Propria Persona Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION PORTLEY, Judge. ¶ 1 This is an appeal under Ande...

Nancy J. ANDREWS, as the surviving spouse of John L. Andrews, deceased, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. CORONA ELECTRIC, INC., an Arizona corporation, Defendant/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 12, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. C20080309; Honorable Paul E. Tang, Judge. REVERSED. Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, P.L.C. By Phillip J. Hall and Jeffrey A. Imig, Tucson, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellant. Udall Law Firm, LLP By Peter Akmajian and Janet Hong Linton, Tucson, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellee. HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Nancy Andrews appeals from the trial court's grant of summary judgment to appellee Corona Electric ("Coro...

Robert Earl KRONCKE, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. William Raymond KRONCKE, Defendant/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 12, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2007-006489; The Honorable Glenn M. Davis, Judge. VACATED IN PART AND REMANDED. Robert Earl Kroncke, Florence, Plaintiff-Appellant, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION PORTLEY, Judge. ¶ 1 Robert Earl Kroncke ("Plaintiff") appeals the dismissal of his complaint for failure to prosecute. For the following reasons, we vacate the dismissal and remand the matter for further consideration. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY ¶ 2 Pl...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. George W. ADAMS, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cochise County; Cause No. CR200800131; Honorable Wallace R. Hoggatt, Judge. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Laura P. Chiasson, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Trebilcock and Carol, PLLC By Robert J. Trebilcock, Glendale, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 After a jury trial, appellant George Adams was convicted of two counts of sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of child ...

THURMAN CURRIE CONSTRUCTION LLC* *, Todd Thurman and Kristen Thurman, Husband and wife, Samuel Visoso*, Petitioner-Employers, v. The INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA, Respondent, Aurelio Morante, Respondent-Employee, Special Fund Division/No Insu, Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Special Action--Industrial Commission; ICA CLAIM NOS. 20070-850627* and 20071-990425* *, CARRIER NO. NONE*, NONE* *; Administrative Law Judge Anthony Halas. AWARD AFFIRMED. Todd Thurman, Petitioner-Employer, Kristen Thurman, Petitioner-Employer, Litchfield Park, In Propria Persona. Andrew F. Wade, Chief Counsel, The Industrial Commission of Arizona, Phoenix, Attorney for Respondent. Taylor & Associates, PLLC by Weston S. Montrose, Phoenix, Attorneys for Respondent Employee Morante. T...

John Clark JOHNSON, Trustee of the Paul Johnson Testamentary Trust; John Clark Johnson, a married person dealing with sole and separate property; Paul Johnson Jewelers, Inc., an Arizona corporation, Plaintiffs/Appellants, v. William A. CLARKE; Cars, Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2007-000934; The Honorable Robert E. Miles, Judge. AFFIRMED. Law Offices of Kevin Koelbel, PC By Kevin Koelbel, Chandler, Co-Counsel for Plaintiffs/Appellants. Stanley R. Lerner, PC By Stanley R. Lerner, Phoenix, Co-Counsel for Plaintiffs/Appellants. Jerome L. Froimson, PLLC By Jerome L. Froimson, Phoenix, Co-Counsel for Plaintiffs/Appellants. Meagher & Geer, PLLP By Thomas H. Crouch, Kevin T. Minchey, Kurt M. Zitzer, Sc...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Emetrio Marquez SALAS, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2007-157297- 0001 DT; Honorable Steven P. Lynch, Judge Pro Tem. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Kessler Law Offices By Eric W. Kessler, Mesa, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION KESSLER, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 This appeal was filed in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1...

In re the Marriage of Bobby Austin ERVIN, Petitioner/Appellant, v. Lisa Michelle ERVIN, Respondent/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Mohave County; Cause No. DO-2006-0510; The Honorable Charles W. Gurtler, Jr., Judge. VACATED; REMANDED. Bobby Austin Ervin, Plains, MT, Petitioner/Appellant, In Propria Persona. Lisa Michelle Ervin, Golden Valley, Respondent/Appellee, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION NORRIS, Judge. ¶ 1 Bobby Austin Ervin ("Father") appeals from an order of the superior court modifying a "Final Judgment of Divorce" ("Final Judgment") entered by the Chancery Cour...

RAYMOND F., Appellant, v. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY, Amberly F., Myra F., Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Yavapai County; Cause No. P-1300-JD 0020070070; The Honorable Robert M. Brutinel, Judge. AFFIRMED. David Goldberg, Fort Collins, CO, Attorney for Appellant. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kathleen Skinner, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee, Arizona Department of Economic Security. Law Offices of Florence Bruemmer By Tanya Renee Imming, Anthem, Attorney for Children. MEMORANDUM DECISION VASQUEZ, Judge. ¶ 1 Raymo...

In re S.B. [FN1]FN1. On the court's own motion, the caption is amended to reflect only the initials of the patient/appellant: S.B. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Yuma County; Cause No. S1400MH200800067; The Honorable Lawrence Kenworthy, Judge. AFFIRMED. Jon R. Smith, Yuma County Attorney by Theresa W. Fox, Deputy County Attorney, Yuma, Attorneys for Appellee. Michael A. Breeze, Yuma County Public Defender by Sara Xochitl Orozco, Deputy Public Defender, Yuma, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION JOHNSEN, Judge. ¶ 1 The Patient in this case appeals from the superior court's order compelling her to underg...

In re the Marriage of Lisa D. WALKER, Petitioner/Appellant, v. David W. BALL, Respondent/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FC2002-091168; The Honorable Karen A. Potts, Judge. AFFIRMED. Lisa D. Walker, Mesa, In Propria Persona Petitioner/Appellant. David W. Ball, Gilbert, In Propria Persona Respondent/Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION WINTHROP, Judge. ¶ 1 Lisa D. Walker ("Mother") appeals from the family court's November 20, 2008 orders reducing the monthly child support payments of David W. Ball ("Father") and affirming the parties' child parenting ...

In re CHRISTOPHER S. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. JV 169826; The Honorable Crane McClennen, Judge. AFFIRMED. Andrew P. Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney by Linda Van Brakel, Assistant County Attorney, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Terry J. Reid, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION WEISBERG, Judge. ¶ 1 Christopher S. ("the juvenile") appeals from the juvenile court's order requiring...

In re DUSTIN G. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Maricopa County; Cause No. JV544326; The Honorable Mark F. Aceto, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender By Terry J. Reid, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION THOMPSON, Judge. ¶ 1 This case comes to us as an appeal under Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967),...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Earl Lee SHAFFER, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2008-107917- 001 SE; The Honorable Karen L. O'Connor, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Julie A. Done, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender By Peg Green, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION JOHNSEN, Judge. ¶ 1 Earl Le...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Mariangel GOMEZ, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2006-129252-001 DT; The Honorable Maria del Mar Verdin, Judge. VACATED AND REMANDED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, and Michael T. O'Toole, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender By Spencer D. Heffel, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION ...

JORDAN C., Jesse C., Kailynn C., and Michele C., Appellants, v. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY, Kerry C., and Kimberly C., Appellees, and Maureen O., Intervenor. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 10, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. 16849100; Honorable Virginia C. Kelly, Judge. REVERSED. Child Advocacy Clinic By Paul D. Bennett, a clinical professor appearing under Rule 38(d), Ariz. R. Sup.Ct., and Alexandra Lukic and Gemma Zanowski, students certified pursuant to Rule 38(d), Ariz. R. Sup.Ct., Tucson, Attorneys for Appellants Jordan C., Jesse C., and Kailynn C. Nuccio & Shirly, P.C. By Jeanne Shirly, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant Michele C. Terry Goddard, ...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellant, v. Adam Scott KING, Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 6, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20081774; Honorable Edgar B. Acuna, Judge. REVERSED AND REMANDED. Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney By Jacob R. Lines and Amy S. Ruskin, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. Barton & Storts, P.C. By Brick P. Storts, III, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. OPINION BRAMMER, Judge. ¶ 1 The state appeals from the trial court's grant of appellee Adam Scott King's motion for a new trial after a jury found him guilty of second- degree m...

MARANA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff/Appellant, v. TOWN OF MARANA, an Arizona municipal corporation, Defendant/Appellee, and Marana Personnel Action Review Board, Intervenor/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, November 5, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. C-20088912; Honorable Stephen C. Villarreal, Judge. AFFIRMED. Bihn & McDaniel, PLC By Donna M. McDaniel and Martin A. Bihn, Phoenix, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellant. Frank Cassidy, Marana Town Attorney By Jane Fairall, Marana, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellee. DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy, P.C. By Barry M. Corey and Kristen B. Klotz, Tucson, Attorneys for Intervenor/Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION ECKERSTROM, Presiding Judge...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Antonio SANCHEZ, Jr., Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 5, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Coconino County; Cause Nos. CR-2007-1206 and CR-2008-0168; The Honorable Danna D. Hendrix, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section and Sherri Tolar Rollison, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. H. Allen Gerhardt, Coconino County Public Defender By H. Allen Gerhardt, Deputy Public Defender, Flagstaff, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISIO...

Stephen T. ANDERSON, a single man, Plaintiff/Counterdefendant/Appellant, v. Lissette E. LUNA, a single woman, Defendant/Counterclaimant/ Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 5, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV2006-003100; The Honorable Edward 0. Burke, Judge. AFFIRMED. Law Office of Iris Garcia Maes By Iris Garcia Maes, Phoenix, Attorney for Plaintiff/Counterdefendant/Appellant. Ivy L. Kushner, Attorney at Law By Ivy L. Kushner, Scottsdale, Attorney for Defendant/Counterclaimant/Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION KESSLER, Judge. ¶ 1 Stephen T. Anderson ("Anderson") appeals from the superior court's judgment awarding Lissette E. Luna...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Anne Marie HUGHES, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 5, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Navajo County; Cause No. S-0900-CR- 0020070576; The Honorable John N. Lamb, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Shaffery & Coronado, P.C. By Emery K. La Barge, Lakeside, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION SWANN, Judge. ¶ 1 Anne Marie Hughes [FN1] ("Defendant") appeals from the superior court's judgment of guilt and i...

In the Matter of the ESTATE OF Ann M. FRIEDLANDER, Deceased. Amy Michelle Goldsmith, Appellant, v. Daniel S. Friedlander and Jill S, Goldsmith, as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Ann M. Friedlander, Deceased, Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 5, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. PB 2007-002248; The Honorable Barbara A. Hamner, Commissioner. AFFIRMED. Fennemore Craig, P.C. By Louis F. Comus, Jr., Jesse Santana Wulsin, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant, Amy Michelle Goldsmith. Bowman and Brooke, L.L.P. By Jill S. Goldsmith, Phoenix, Attorney for Appellee, Jill S. Goldsmith. Daniel S. Friedlander, Phoenix, In Propia Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION KESSLER, Judge. ¶ 1 This appeal concerns the probate cou...

In re MH 2008-002214. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 5, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. MH 2008-002214; The Honorable Benjamin E. Vatz, Judge Pro Tempore. AFFIRMED. Andrew P. Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney By Anne C. Longo, Deputy County Attorney, Victoria Mangiapane, Civil Division, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender By Kathryn L. Petroff, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BARKER, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant seeks dismissal of ...

In re MH 2008-002783. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 5, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. MH 2008-002783; The Honorable Benjamin E. Vatz, Judge. Pro Tempore. Andrew P. Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney By Anne C. Longo, Deputy County Attorney, Davina Bressler, Deputy County Attorney, Civil Division, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender By Tennie B. Martin, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BARKER, Judge, ¶ 1 Appellant seeks reli...

Stephanie L. URIBE aka Stephanie Smothermon; Brad Smothermon, Plaintiffs/Appellants, v. Curt A. LEREW, III, Defendant/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 3, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV2004-024849, CV2006-052510 (Consolidated); The Honorable Thomas Dunevant III, Judge (Retired). AFFIRMED. Scott Ambrose Law Firm By ScottA. Ambrose, Scottsdale, Attorney for Plaintiffs/Appellants. The Moulton Law Firm PC By Kathleen M. Kassmann and Timothy L. Moulton, Scottsdale, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BROWN, Judge. ¶ 1 Plaintiffs Stephanie L. Uribe ("Uribe") and Brad Smothermon (collectivel...

In re the Marriage of Mary Zimmer QUINLAN, Petitioner/Appellant, v. Terence Patrick QUINLAN, Defendant/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 3, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FN 2006-004015; The Honorable J. Kenneth Mangum, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED AND REMANDED IN PART. The Murray Law Offices PC By Stanley D. Murray, Phoenix, Attorneys for Petitioner/Appellant. Vaughan Law Office PC By William Lee Vaughan, Sun City, Attorneys for Respondent/Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION OROZCO, Judge. ¶ 1 Mary Zimmer Quinlan (Wife) appeals from a decree of dissolution dissolving her marriage to Terence P...

PLUTO PROPERTIES, LLC, a California limited liability company, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. HENDRICKS & PARTNERS, INC., an Arizona corporation, Defendant/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 3, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2007-004874; The Honorable Bethany G. Hicks, Judge. AFFIRMED. Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, P.L.C. By Thomas A. Stoops, Stephanie M. Wilson, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA By John A. Klecan, Noel C. Capps, Kevin R. Myer, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION JOHNSEN, Judge. ¶ 1 Pluto Properties, LLC ("Pluto") appeals from the superior court's entry of summary judgment ...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Ryan Joshua MAXWELL, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 3, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2008-048653- 001 SE; The Honorable Christopher T. Whitten, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Spencer D. Heffel, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION DOWNIE, Judge. ¶ 1 Ryan Joshua Maxwell ("defendan...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Roberto PEREZ-MILLAN, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 3, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2007-179011- 002 DT; The Honorable Paul J. McMurdie, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Janelle A. McEachern, Chandler, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION NORRIS, Judge. ¶ 1 Roberto Perez-Millan appeals from his convictions and sentences for first degree murder and attempted robbery. Afte...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Tommy Lee WALKER, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 3, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2006-009363- 001 DT; The Honorable Robert L. Gottsfield, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section and Melissa M. Swearingen, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Kessler Law Offices By Eric W. Kessler, Mesa, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION HALL, Judge. ¶ 1 Tommy Lee Walker (defendant) appeals from his...

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Plaintiff/Appellee, v. CENTRAL NEWSPAPERS, INC., Phoenix Newspapers, Inc., Central Newsprint Co., Inc., Bradley Paper Co., Topics Newspapers, Inc., Indianapolis Newspapers, Inc., Muncie Newpapers, Inc., Vincennes Sun , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 3, 2009
Appeal from the Arizona Tax Court; Cause No. TX 2006-050001; The Honorable Thomas Dunevant, III, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kimberly J. Cygan, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellee. Steptoe & Johnson LLP By Bennett Evan Cooper, Patrick Derdenger, Dawn R. Gabel, Randall T. Evans, Phoenix, Attorneys for Defendants/Appellants. OPINION IRVINE, Judge. ¶ 1 This corporate income tax case addresses whether Public Law 86- 272 precludes t...

Anant Kumar TRIPATI, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. Tom FORWITH, Wade Woolsey; Mary Stillings; Terry Stewart, Defendants/Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 3, 2009
Holdings: The Court of Appeals, Gemmill, J., held that: (1) prisoner was required to obtain a written denial of his new trial motion before filing appeal, and (2) prisoner was precluded, under doctrine of collateral estoppel, from relitigating officials' alleged fraud. Affirmed. Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2002-014710; The Honorable Peter B. Swann, Judge. AFFIRMED. Anant Kumar Tripati, Tucson, In Propria Persona. Terry Goddard, Attorney Gener...

The INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA, a state government entity, Plaintiff/Appellant/ Cross-Appellee, v. OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign corporation; Zurich American Insurance Company, a foreign corporation, Defendants/Appellees, and Li, Ariz.App. Div. 1, November 3, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2007-009031; The Honorable Peter B. Swann, Judge. AFFIRMED. Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, P.L.C. by Jose de Jesus Rivera, Kathleen Hale, Phoenix, Gerald S. Maltz, Rebecca A. Reed, Tucson, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellant/Cross-Appellee. Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA by Steven G. Mesaros, Kevin R. Myer, Phoenix, Attorneys for Defendants/Appellees Old Republic Insurance Co. and Zurich American Insurance Co. Low & ...

Macaulay Timothy KRUEGER, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY, Defendant/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 30, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. SP20081767; Honorable Sharon Douglas, Judge Pro Tempore. AFFIRMED. Rev. Macaulay Timothy Krueger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, In Propria Persona. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Dawn R. Williams, Tucson, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION VASQUEZ, Judge. ¶ 1 In this paternity and custody action, appellant Macaulay Krueger appeals from the juvenile court's order dismissing his complaint on the ground his c...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Israel MATA-CAMACHO, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 30, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pinal County, Cause No. CR200701457; Honorable Janna L. Vanderpool, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Kathryn A. Damstra, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Harriette P. Levitt, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. VASQUEZ, Judge. ¶ 1 After a jury trial, appellant Israel Mata-Camacho was convicted of two counts of child molestation and a single count of sexual conduct with a minor, all dangerous crimes against chil...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Dean William ZINSMEYER, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 30, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20053892; Honorable Ted B. Borek, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART; VACATED IN PART. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani and Laura P. Chiasson, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Robert J. Hirsh, Pima County Public Defender by Michael J. Miller, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. OPINION BRAMMER, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Dean Zinsmeyer appeals his convictions and sentences for theft of a means of transportation and third...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Joseph Wesley GOMEZ, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2006-166549- 001 DT; The Honorable Gary E. Donahoe, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART; REVERSED IN PART; REMANDED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, and Julie A. Done, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Bruce Peterson, Office of the Legal Advocate By Frances J. Gray, Deputy Legal Advocate, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDU...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Ricardo HERRERA, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2005-015183-001 DT; The Honorable Michael D. Gordon, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General, by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Theresa M. Armendarez, P.L.C., Phoenix, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BARKER, Judge. ¶ 1 Ricardo Herrera appeals from his conviction and sentence for one count of theft, a class three felo...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. James Ira JONES, Jr., Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2007-162281-001 SE; The Honorable Helene Abrams, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, and Joseph T. Maziarz, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Peg Green, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION PORTLEY, Judge. ¶ 1 Appel...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Ricky Scott McDOUGALL, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2006-148512- 001 SE; The Honorable Connie Contes, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Julie A. Done, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender By Louise Stark, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION DOWNIE, Judge. ¶ 1 Ricky Scot...

Gregory BEST, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. STATE of Arizona; City of Phoenix, Defendants/Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2008-008126; The Honorable John A. Buttrick, Judge. AFFIRMED. Gregory Best, Phoenix, Plaintiff/Appellant, In Propria Persona. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By W. Lloyd Benner, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellee State of Arizona. Berke Law Firm PLLC By Lori V. Berke and Jody C. Corbett, Phoenix, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellee City of Phoenix. MEMORANDUM DECISION NORRIS, Judge. ¶ 1 ...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Daniel Jay STEWART, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2007-165962-001 DT; The Honorable George H. Foster, Jr., Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section and Sarah E. Heckathorne, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Peg Green, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION PORTLEY, Judge. ...

HAPPY PEAK, INC., an Arizona corporation, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, a political municipality of the State of Arizona, Defendant/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2007-050111; The Honorable Michael D. Jones, Judge. AFFIRMED. Stewart & Bourque PC By Robert L. Stewart, Jr. and Timea K. Visocsean, Phoenix, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellant. Deborah W. Robberson, Scottsdale City Attorney By John L. Belatti, Assistant City Attorney, Scottsdale, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION OROZCO, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant, Happy Peak, Inc. (Happy Peak), appeals the trial court's gra...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Matt Jeffrey MIDED, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Yavapai County; Cause No. P-1300-CR- 0020070714; The Honorable William T. Kiger, Judge. CONVICTIONS AND SENTENCES AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Abigail Jensen, Prescott, Attorney for Appellant. Matt Jeffrey Mided, San Luis, Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION JOHNSEN, Judge. ¶ 1 This appeal was timely filed in accordance with Ande...

In re the Matter of Kathleen MICNHIMER, Petitioner/Appellant, v. Thomas MICNHIMER, Respondent/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FC2003-070081; The Honorable William L. Brotherton, Jr., Judge. AFFIRMED. Smith Law Office PC By Terry Bays Smith, Goodyear, Attorneys for Petitioner/Appellant. Steiner & Steiner PC By Richard A. Steiner, Phoenix, Attorneys for Respondent/Appellee. Norris C. Livoni, Mesa, Co-Counsel for Respondent/Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION BARKER, Judge. ¶ 1 Kathleen Micnhimer ("Mother") appeals from the entry of an order modifying th...

In re the Marriage of Linda J. HARDING, Petitioner/Appellee, v. Richard L. HARDING, Respondent/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. DR 1989-092756; The Honorable Alfred M. Fenzel, Judge. REVERSED AND REMANDED. Scott L. Patterson, PLLC By Scott L. Patterson, Tempe, Attorney for Petitioner/Appellee. Richard L. Harding, Lebanon, PA, Respondent/Appellant In Propia Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION PORTLEY, Judge. ¶ 1 Richard L. Harding ("Husband") appeals the denial of his motion to modify the 1992 divorce decree which awarded Linda J. Harding ("Wife") one-half o...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Jabriel Mohamed HUSSEN, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2008-104667- 001 SE; The Honorable Sylvia R. Arellano, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Joel M. Glynn, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION WEISBERG, Judge. ¶ 1 Jabriel Mohamed Hussen ("Defendant") appeals from his convicti...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Michael Santos YNIGUEZ, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2007-162972-001 DT; The Honorable John R. Hannah, Jr., Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Melissa M. Swearingen, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Appeals Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Gene R. Stratford, Phoenix, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION GEMMILL, Judge. ¶ 1 After a trial to the court, appellant Michael Santos Yniguez ("Yniguez") was convic...

David CARNES, Petitioner, v. The INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA, Respondent, Kert Dahlgren & Margaret Dahlgren dba Dahlgren Construction, Respondent Employer, Special Fund Division/No Insurance Section, Respondent Party in Interest. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Special Action--Industrial Commission, ICA Claim No. 20081-690221, Carrier Claim No. NONE; Administrative Law Judge Anthony F. Halas. AWARD AFFIRMED. The Porter Law Offices PC by G. Terris Porter, Show Low, Attorneys for Petitioner. Andrew F. Wade, Acting Chief Counsel, The Industrial Commission of Arizona, Phoenix, Attorneys for Respondent. Riggs & Ellsworth PC by D. Steven Williams, Show Low, Attorneys for Respondent Employer. The Industrial Commission of Arizona, Special Fund Divi...

In re MH 2008-002151. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. MH 2008-002151; The Honorable Benjamin E. Vatz, Commissioner. AFFIRMED. Andrew P. Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney by Anne C. Longo, Victoria Mangiapane, Deputy County Attorneys, Civil Division, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Tennie B. Martin, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION PORTLEY, Judge. ¶ 1 Patient appeals the order of invol...

In re MH 2009-000216. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. MH 2009-000216; The Honorable Patricia Arnold, Judge Pro Tem. AFFIRMED. Andrew P. Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney by Anne C. Longo, Deputy County Attorney, Davina Bressler, Deputy County Attorney, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Kathryn L. Petroff, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION WINTHROP, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant seeks relief from ...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Karlo Alonso MONTANO-AROCHI, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20072192; Honorable Frank Dawley, Judge Pro Tempore. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Diane Leigh Hunt, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Isabel G. Garcia, Pima County Legal Defender By Scott A. Martin, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BRAMMER, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Karlo Alonso Montano-Arochi (Montano-Arochi) appeals from his convictions and sentences for aggravated a...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Durrell Jamal EDWARDS, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-20074760; Honorable Stephen C. Villarreal, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Alan L. Amann, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Robert J. Hirsh, Pima County Public Defender By M. Edith Cunningham, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION VASQUEZ, Judge. ¶ 1 After a jury trial, appellant Durrell Edwards was convicted of armed robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly we...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. David Paul WILLIAMS, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Gila County; Cause No. CR20080018; Honorable Robert Duber, II, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Julie A. Done, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Emily Danies, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION ECKERSTROM, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant David Williams was convicted of misconduct involving a weapon, and the trial court sentenced him to an aggravated term of five years' imprisonment. [FN1] ...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Roberto Amaya RODRIGUEZ, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR-50395; Honorable Richard S. Fields, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART; VACATED IN PART AND REMANDED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani and Diane Leigh Hunt, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Robert J. Hirsh, Pima County Public Defender by John F. Palumbo, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION VASQUEZ, Judge. ¶ 1 After a jury trial, appellant Roberto Rodriguez was convicted of conspiracy to unlawfu...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Albert Charles LATHAM, Jr., Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Holding: The Court of Appeals, Johnsen, J., as matter of apparent first impression, held that movement sufficient to support defendant's kidnapping conviction occurred when, by his threat to kill victim, defendant caused victim's wife to leave the house, get into her car and head for the credit union to get money. Affirmed. Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County, Cause No. CR2005-112308-001 SE; The Honorable David M. Talamante, Judge. Terry Goddard, Attorney General by Kent E. ...

Kuldip VERMA and Binu Verma, husband and wife, Plaintiffs/Counter- Defendants/Appellees/Cross-Appellants, v. Tyson S. STUHR and Stacy E. Stuhr, husband and wife, Defendants/Counter- Claimants/Appellants/Cross-Appellees. Kuldip Verma and Binu Ver, Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Holdings: The Court of Appeals, Swann, J., held that: (1) statute requiring an affidavit of disclosure applied to lands that had not been subdivided, regardless of size; (2) statute requiring an affidavit of disclosure was not unconstitutionally vague; (3) statute on affidavits of disclosure imposed a mandatory duty; (4) purchasers were equitably estopped from seeking rescission of purchase of farm under the affidavit of disclosure statute; (5) purchasers' right to rescind di...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Sherman Kenneth HANEY, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2007-139965-001 DT; The Honorable Colleen L. French, Judge Pro Tern. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section and Joseph T. Maziarz, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorney for Appellant. OPINION SWANN, Judge. ¶ 1 Sherman Kenneth Haney ("Appellant") appeals h...

Maria A. MINJARES, a single woman, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. STATE of Arizona, Defendant-Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2004-023145; The Honorable Thomas Dunevant, III, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General and Fred M. Zeder, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Terry H. Pillinger, P.C. by Terry H. Pillinger and Richard A. Cruz, P.C., by Richard A. Cruz, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. OPINION WEISBERG, Judge. ¶ 1 Maria A. Minjares brought a tort action against the State of Arizona, the City of Kingman,...

David LAKE, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. CITY OF PHOENIX, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona; Frank Fairbanks, in his official capacity; Mario Paniagua, in his official capacity; JACK HARRIS, in his official capacity, Defendants/Appellees. , Ariz., October 29, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County, The Honorable Michael D. Jones, Judge. VACATED AND REMANDED. Opinion of the Court of Appeals, Division One, 220 Ariz. 472, 207 P.3d 725 (App.2009). VACATED IN PART. Yen Pilch Komadina & Flemming, P.C., by Caroline A. PilchNeil Landeen, Phoenix, Attorneys for David Lake. Gary Verburg, Phoenix City Attorney by Sandra Hunter, Assistant City Attorney, Phoenix, Attorney for City of Phoenix, Frank Fairbanks, Mario Paniagua, and Jack Harris. ...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Ruben Condido RIVERA, Jr., Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 28, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Gila County; Cause No. CR20080062; Honorable Robert Duber II, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and Joseph T. Maziarz, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Emily L. Danies, Tucson, Attorney for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION BRAMMER, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Ruben Condido Rivera, Jr., was convicted after a jury trial of possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited possessor. On appeal he contends the prosecutor comm...

HILDA A., Appellant, v. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY, Dakota A., and Bobbijo A., Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 28, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pinal County; Cause No. JD-200700142; Honorable Joseph R. Georgini, Judge. REVERSED. Nicole L. Severson, Maricopa, Attorney for Appellant. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Claudia Acosta Collings, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee Arizona, Department of Economic Security. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Hilda A., also referred to as Maria A., appeals from the juvenile court's order of February 24, 2009, terminating her pa...

The STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Brian Lee KANANEN, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 28, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cochise County; Cause No. CR200800419; Honorable James L. Conlogue, Judge. AFFIRMED. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani and David A. Sullivan, Tucson, Attorneys for Appellee. Trebilcock & Carol, PLLC By Robert J. Trebilcock, Glendale, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION ECKERSTROM, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Following a jury trial, Brian Kananen was convicted of two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer. The tria...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. Bryan Joseph COX, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 28, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR- 20070242; Honorable Stephen C. Villarreal, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney By Jacob R. Lines, Tucson, Attorneys for Respondent. Barton & Storts, P.C. By Brick P. Storts, III, Tucson, Attorneys for Petitioner. MEMORANDUM DECISION ECKERSTROM, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Pursuant to a plea agreement, petitioner Bryan Cox was convicted of second-degree murder. The trial court sent...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. Luis BORREGO, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 28, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Greenlee County; Cause No. CR2007-061; Honorable Monica Stauffer, Judge. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Derek D. Rapier, Greenlee County Attorney By Michael W. McCarthy, Clifton, Attorneys for Respondent. Luis M. Borrego, Sr., Globe, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION BRAMMER, Judge. ¶ 1 In this petition for review, Luis M. Borrego, Sr., challenges the trial court's summary denial of his application for post-conviction relief pursuan...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Anthony Michael BARNUM, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Maricopa County; Cause No. CR 2008 124299- 001 DT; The Honorable James T. Blomo, Judge Pro Tempore. AFFIRMED; SENTENCE MODIFIED. Terry Goddard, Attorney General by Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals Section, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. James Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Louise Stark, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION WEISBERG, Judge. ¶ 1 Anthony Michael Barnum ("Defendant")...

In re the Marriage of Heber J. HURD, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Elizabeth HURD, Respondent-Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. DR 2000-021077; The Honorable Larry Grant, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART; VACATED AND REMANDED IN PART. Collins & Collins LLP By C. Robert Collins, Phoenix, Attorneys for Petitioner-Appellant. Community Legal Services By Thomas P. Alongi, Phoenix, Attorneys for Respondent-Appellee. AMENDED OPINION OROZCO, Judge. ¶ 1 Heber J. Hurd (Father) appeals from an order awarding sole custody of the parties' three minor children to Elizabeth...

In re the Matter of David Alan DE VALERIA, Petitioner/Appellee, v. Patricia Ann TOBIAS, Respondent/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FC 2006-052119; The Honorable Susan M. Brnovich, Judge. AFFIRMED. Mariscal Weeks McIntyre & Friedlander PA By Leonce A. Richard, III, Phoenix, Attorneys for Petitioner-Appellee. Joseph C. Richter P.C. By Joseph C. Richter, Scottsdale, Attorney for Respondent-Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION OROZCO, Judge. ¶ 1 Patricia Ann Tobias (Wife) appeals the amount and duration of spousal maintenance awarded to her, and contends the fami...

Bahjat IBRAHIM dba La Raza Auto Sales, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. WESTLAKE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation dba Westlake Financial Services, Defendant/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2008-007334; The Honorable Joseph B. Heilman, Judge. AFFIRMED. Law Office of Ronald W. Meyer By Ronald W. Meyer, Phoenix, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellant. Law Offices of Joel L. Herz By Russell B. Stowers, Tucson, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION SWANN, Judge. ¶ 1 Bahjat Ibrahim ("Ibrahim"), doing business as La Raza Auto Sales, appeals the grant of a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim u...

SWAINE ASPHALT CORPORATION., an Arizona corporation, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. S.F.B. TERRACE PARK APARTMENTS, L.L.C., an Arizona Limited Liability Company; And Orange Grove Apartments, an Arizona Business Entity, Defendants/Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CV 2006-001908; The Honorable Edward O. Burke, Judge. AFFIRMED. Gaona Law Firm By David F. Gaona, Phoenix, Attorney for Plaintiff/Appellant. Barry Becker, P.C. By Barry Becker, Phoenix, Attorney for Defendants/Appellees. MEMORANDUM DECISION WARNER, Judge. [FN1] FN1. The Honorable RANDALL H. WARNER, Judge of the Superior Court, was authorized by the Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court to participate in the disposi...

Shawn and Penny EDWARDS, husband and wife, Plaintiffs/Appellants, v. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF YAVAPAI COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona; and Yavapai County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Yavapai County; Cause No. P-1300-CV- 0020050640; The Honorable Howard D. Hinson, Jr., Judge. AFFIRMED. Shawn and Penny Edwards, Dewey, Appellants. Jones Skelton & Hochuli PLC By Eileen Dennis GilBride And Jennifer A. Baker, Phoenix, Attorneys for Defendants/Appellees. MEMORANDUM DECISION OROZCO, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellants, Shawn and Penny Edwards (the Edwards), appeal the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Appellee, Yavapai County Board of...

Michael CARROLL, Petitioner/Defendant/Appellant, v. Sherry Stephens CARROLL, Respondent/Defendant/Appellee, andAn The City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System, an independent public trust and political subdivision of the State of Arizona, by a, Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause Nos. CV 2006-011541 and FC 2001-009753 (Consolidated); The Honorable Raymond W. Weaver Jr., Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART; VACATED IN PART AND REMANDED. Bill Stephens, P.C. By Bill Stephens, Phoenix, Attorneys for Petitioner/Defendant/Appellant. LaVelle & LaVelle, PLC By Michael J. LaVelle, Phoenix, Attorneys for Respondent/Defendant/Appellee. Kutak Rock, LLP By Marc Lieberman, Paige Martin, Scottsdale, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellee....

THERESE M., Appellant, v. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY, Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. JD 506909; The Honorable David King Udall, Judge. AFFIRMED. Robert D. Rosanelli, Phoenix, Attorney for Appellant. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Eric Devany, Assistant Attorney General, Mesa, Attorneys for Appellee. MEMORANDUM DECISION DOWNIE, Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Therese M. appeals the juvenile court's termination of her parental rights. For the following reasons, we affirm. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND ¶...

Esperanza PEREZ, Petitioner, v. The INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION of Arizona, Respondent, Advantage Logistics, Respondent Employer, Old Republic Insurance, Respondent Carrier. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Special Action--Industrial Commission; ICA Claim No. 20051-110001, Carrier Claim No. 719/0198476; Administrative Law Judge Joseph L. Moore. AWARD AFFIRMED. Snow & Carpio, PLLC By Chad T. Snow, Phoenix, Attorneys for Petitioner. Cross & Lieberman, PA By Donald L. Cross, Phoenix, Attorney for Respondent Employer/Carrier. Andrew F. Wade, Chief Counsel, Industrial Commission of Arizona, Phoenix, Attorney for Respondent. MEMORANDUM DECISION BROWN, Judge. ¶ 1 This is a special action review...

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Albert Karl HEITZMANN, Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. CR2007-127543-001 DT; The Honorable Rosa Mroz, Judge. CONVICTIONS AND SENTENCES AFFIRMED PART AND REVERSED IN PART. Terry Goddard, Attorney General By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel, Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section And W. Scott Simon, Assistant Attorney General, Phoenix, Attorneys for Appellee. Theresa M. Armendarez, P.L.C. By Theresa M. Armendarez, Phoenix, Attorney for Appellant. Albert Karl Heitzmann, Phoenix, A...

In re the Matter of Patrick E. PHINNEY, Petitioner/Appellant, v. Jana PHINNEY, Respondent/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. FC 2005-003711; The Honorable Susanna C. Pineda, Judge. AFFIRMED. Patrick E. Phinney, Mesa, Petititioner/Appellant In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION DOWNIE, Judge. ¶ 1 Patrick E. Phinney ("Husband") appeals the trial court's ruling regarding his petition to modify spousal maintenance payments to Jana Phinney ("Wife"). For the following reasons, we affirm. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND ¶ 2 Husband and Wife were marri...

Eric ROGERS, Petitioner/Appellant, v. Honorable Francisca COTA, Respondent Judge/Appellee and Phoenix City Prosecutors Office, Real Party In Interest/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. LC 2008-000574- 001 DT; The Honorable Andrew G. Klein, Judge. AFFIRMED. Ballecer & Segal by Natalee E. Segal, Law Offices of Neal W. Bassett by Neal W. Bassett, Phoenix, Attorneys for Petitioner/Appellant. Aaron Carreon-Ainsa, Phoenix City Prosecutor By Gary L. Shupe, Assistant City Prosecutor, Phoenix, Attorney for Real Party in Interest/Appellee. OPINION DOWNIE, Judge. ¶ 1 Eric Rogers appeals the superior court's denial o...

Leigh SOROKIN, M.D., in his capacity as Petitioner for Court-Ordered Evaluation, Petitioner, v. The Honorable Patricia ARNOLD, Commissioner of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Maricopa, Commissioner, I.T., Real , Ariz.App. Div. 1, October 27, 2009
Petition for Special Action from the Superior Court in Maricopa County; Cause No. MH 2009-001495; The Honorable Patricia Arnold, Judge Pro Tempore. JURISDICTION ACCEPTED; RELIEF GRANTED. Andrew P. Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney by Bruce P. White, Deputy County Attorney, Anne C. Longo, Deputy County Attorney, Phoenix, Attorneys for Petitioner. James J. Haas, Maricopa County Public Defender by Tennie B. Martin, Deputy Public Defender, Phoenix, Attorneys for Real Party in Interest. OPINIO...

Joshua DIMMIG, a single man, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. PIMA COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona; Pima County Sheriff's Department, a law enforcement agency; Pima County Deputy Sheriff Laura Ybarra and John Doe Ybarra; Pima County , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. C20088482; Honorable Stephen C. Villarreal, Judge. AFFIRMED. Barton & Storts, P.C. by Brick P. Storts, III, Esq., Tucson, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellant. Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney by Nancy J. Davis, Tucson, Attorneys for Defendants/Appellees. HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Joshua Dimmig sued Pima County, the Pima County Sheriff's Department, and individual deputies for injuries he sustained during an arrest....

Roy ZEAGLER, Plaintiff/Appellee, v. Beverly Jean BUCKLEY, Defendant/Appellant. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 27, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. C-20071150; Honorable Carmine Cornelio, Judge. AFFIRMED. Mesch, Clark, & Rothschild, P.C. By J. Emery Barker and Paul A. Loucks, Tucson, Attorneys for Plaintiff/Appellee. The Law Office of Randall M. Sammons, P.L.L.C. By Randall M. Sammons, Tucson, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellant. OPINION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Beverly Buckley appeals from the trial court's award of attorney fees to Roy Zeagler following his success on...

The STATE of Arizona, Petitioner, v. Hon. Deborah BERNINI, Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Pima, Respondent, and Erica Lea Daughters-White; Sean Aaron Johnson; John Clifton Livingston; Hilda Alday; Jo, Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 27, 2009
Special Action Proceeding; Pima County Cause Nos. CR-20071798, CR- 20072680, CR-20070902, CR-20071499, CR-20073079, CR-20073256, CR-20073391, CR-20073480, CR-20073727, CR-20073946, CR-20074048, CR-20074156, CR-20074805, CR-20080057, CR-20080301, CR-20080687, CR-20080876, CR-20081388, CR-20082259, CR-20082120, CR-20082990, CR-20083187, CR-20083394, CR-20083626, CR-20083996, CR-20091579, CR-20092032, CR-20092143, CR-20074485; JURISDICTION ACCEPTED; RELIEF GRANTED. Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attor...

BERNARD K., Appellant, v. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY and Amorie S., Appellees. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 26, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pinal County; Cause No. JD 200800085; Honorable Joseph R. Georgini, Judge. AFFIRMED. Hamilton Law Office By Lynn T. Hamilton, Mesa, Attorney for Appellant. Terry Goddard, Arizona Attorney General By Pennie J. Wamboldt, Prescott, Attorneys for Appellee Arizona Department of Economic Security. Richard Scherb, Florence, Attorney for Appellee Minor. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 Appellant Bernard K. is the father of Amorie S., who ...

In re PINAL COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH NO. MH-200900068. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 26, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pinal County; Honorable Janna L. Vanderpool, Judge. VACATED. James P. Walsh, Pinal County Attorney by Ronald S. Harris, Florence, Attorneys for Appellee. Mary Wisdom, Pinal County Public Defender by Lisa M. Surhio, Florence, Attorneys for Appellant. MEMORANDUM DECISION HOWARD, Chief Judge. ¶ 1 At a hearing on a petition for court-ordered treatment (COT), the trial court found by clear and convincing evidence that appellant is persistently or acutely d...

Allan C. SANCEAU, Petitioner/Appellant, v. Donna D. SANCEAU, Respondent/Appellee. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 23, 2009
Appeal from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. D-20072046; Honorable Kenneth Lee, Judge. AFFIRMED. Schwanbeck & Present, P.L.L.C. By Victor R. Schwanbeck, Tucson, Attorneys for Petitioner/Appellant. Donna Dean Sanceau, Tucson, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION ESPINOSA, Presiding Judge. ¶ 1 In this appeal, Allan Sanceau challenges the trial court's order granting spousal maintenance to his former wife, Donna Sanceau. He contends the court abused its discretion in deter...

The STATE of Arizona, Respondent, v. Gerald L. SMITH, Petitioner. , Ariz.App. Div. 2, October 23, 2009
Petition for Review from the Superior Court of Pima County; Cause No. CR- 20033819; Honorable Teresa Godoy, Judge Pro Tempore. REVIEW GRANTED; RELIEF DENIED. Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney By Jacob R. Lines, Tucson, Attorneys for Respondent. Gerald L. Smith, Florence, In Propria Persona. MEMORANDUM DECISION VASQUEZ, Judge. ¶ 1 Petitioner Gerald Smith seeks review of the trial court's order denying his petition for post-conviction relief, filed pursuant to Rule 32, Ariz. R.Crim. ...


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