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Nov 28, 2025•4 min read

•Arizona Supreme Court unanimously vacated Court of Appeals decision addressing Fourth Amendment traffic stop issues

Arizona Supreme Court Vacates Search and Seizure Ruling

The Arizona Supreme Court vacated a Court of Appeals decision in State of Arizona v. Asalia Guadalupe Alvarez-Soto, addressing key Fourth Amendment issues involving traffic stops and video evidence review standards. The unanimous November 28 ruling remanded the case for reconsideration.

•Court held trial court properly denied suppression motion because trooper had reasonable suspicion for traffic stop

Nov 28, 2025•4 min read

•Arizona Supreme Court unanimously held that trial court properly denied motion to suppress narcotics evidence from traffic stop

Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies Search Standards in Drug Case

The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously ruled in *State of Arizona v. Asalia Guadalupe Alvarez-Soto* that a trial court properly denied a motion to suppress narcotics evidence from a traffic stop. The court also established new precedent for reviewing video evidence in criminal cases.

•Court ruled law enforcement officer had reasonable suspicion to initiate the traffic stop under Fourth Amendment standards

Nov 28, 2025•4 min read

•Arizona Supreme Court unanimously rejected adopting the 'closely related party doctrine' for forum selection clause enforcement

Arizona Supreme Court Rejects 'Closely Related Party Doctrine' for Forum Selection Clauses

The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously declined to adopt the 'closely related party doctrine' for forum selection clause enforcement, ruling that contract provisions and existing legal doctrines provide sufficient protection for non-signatories. The decision in Henderson v. Hon. Moskowitz/Sullivan establishes clear precedent for Arizona contract law.

•Case involved dispute over consulting contract between client and offshore advisory firm Nomad Capitalist USA

Oct 22, 2025•4 min read

•Arizona Supreme Court unanimously reversed Court of Appeals decision in medical malpractice case against Abrazo West Campus

Arizona Supreme Court Reverses Medical Malpractice Ruling

The Arizona Supreme Court reversed and remanded a medical malpractice case against Hospital Development of West Phoenix, Inc., d/b/a Abrazo West Campus, in a unanimous ruling that clarifies the burden of proof standards for emergency department care. The court vacated a previous Court of Appeals decision and sent the case back to Maricopa County Superior Court.

•Ruling clarifies burden of proof standards for emergency department care under competing Arizona statutes

Oct 7, 2025•4 min read

•Arizona Supreme Court reversed John Logan Brown's aggravated assault conviction and remanded the case for further proceedings

Arizona Supreme Court Reverses Conviction in Self-Defense Case

The Arizona Supreme Court reversed a criminal conviction for John Logan Brown, who was charged with three counts of aggravated assault and claimed self-defense. The court addressed whether a bedroom constitutes a 'residential structure' under state law and the application of justification statutes for defending one's home.

•The court addressed whether a bedroom in a condominium constitutes a 'residential structure' under Arizona self-defense law

Sep 29, 2025•4 min read

•Arizona Supreme Court reversed Court of Appeals decision favoring Secretary of State Adrian Fontes

Arizona Supreme Court Reverses Election Case, Sides with Montenegro

The Arizona Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision in Montenegro v. Fontes, a high-profile election dispute involving House Speaker Steve Montenegro challenging Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. The court vacated the Court of Appeals ruling and remanded the case to Maricopa County Superior Court.

•Case involves House Speaker Steve Montenegro challenging election-related actions or decisions

Sep 23, 2025•4 min read

•Arizona Supreme Court affirmed trial court decision while vacating part of appeals court ruling

Arizona Supreme Court Issues Mixed Ruling in State v. Traverso Appeal

The Arizona Supreme Court issued a split decision in State of Arizona v. Michael Eugene Traverso, affirming the original Superior Court ruling while vacating part of the Court of Appeals decision. The case involves post-conviction relief claims related to ineffective assistance of counsel in a 2006 criminal proceeding.

•Case involves post-conviction relief claims under Rule 32.1 for ineffective assistance of counsel

Sep 12, 2025•4 min read

•Arizona Supreme Court reversed Court of Appeals decision in medical malpractice case against Mayo Clinic

Arizona Supreme Court Reverses Mayo Clinic Medical Malpractice Case

The Arizona Supreme Court reversed and remanded a lower court decision in Robin Roebuck v. Mayo Clinic on Sept. 12, 2025. The ruling overturns a Court of Appeals decision and sends the medical malpractice case back for further proceedings.

•Multiple major healthcare organizations and legal groups filed amicus briefs showing broad industry interest

Aug 21, 2025•4 min read

•Arizona Supreme Court unanimously held judges cannot re-enter cases after recusal without justification

Arizona Supreme Court Reverses Ruling Over Judge's Improper Re-Entry

The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously reversed and remanded a family court case after finding that a presiding judge violated judicial ethics by re-entering proceedings after previously recusing himself. The court established new standards requiring judges to justify their return to cases and allow parties to object.

•Court established requirement for judges to articulate reasons and allow party objections before returning