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mitigation hearing in Arizona

18 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Taltongreen
arizctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1988–1994
2 sentences

1994State v. Talton, 153 Ariz. 433, 435 , 737 P.2d 409, 411 (App.1987).

1994State v. Talton, 153 Ariz. 433, 435 , 737 P.2d 409, 411 (App.1987).

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Ah v. Super. Ct. in and for Mohave Cty.green
arizctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Id. at 629.

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State v. Bilkegreen
ariz · 1989 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015One of the requirements for a claim of newly discovered evidence is that “the evidence must appear on its face to have existed at the time of trial but be discovered after trial.” State v. Bilke, 162 Ariz. 51, 52 , 781 P.2d 28, 29 (1989).

2015One of the requirements for a claim of newly discovered evidence is that “the evidence must appear on its face to have existed at the time of trial but be discovered after trial.” State v. Bilke, 162 Ariz. 51, 52 , 781 P.2d 28, 29 (1989).

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National Bank of Arizona v. Thrustongreen
arizctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Thruston, 218 Ariz. at 119, ¶ 28 , 180 P.3d at 984 .

2015Thruston, 218 Ariz. at 119, ¶ 28 , 180 P.3d at 984 .

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Data Sales Co. v. Diamond Z Manufacturinggreen
arizctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Although such clauses could be reasonably read as impliedly waiving the defense of mitigation of damages, see Data *289 Sales Co., 205 Ariz. 594, ¶ 27 , 74 P.3d at 274 (surety defenses can be impliedly waived within guaranty), having already found express waiver, we need not reach that issue. 7 ¶ 16 And because the Williamsons expressly waived their defense of mitigation of damages, we need not address our 1980 decision, Universal Inv.

2014Although such clauses could be reasonably read as impliedly waiving the defense of mitigation of damages, see Data *289 Sales Co., 205 Ariz. 594, ¶ 27 , 74 P.3d at 274 (surety defenses can be impliedly waived within guaranty), having already found express waiver, we need not reach that issue. 7 ¶ 16 And because the Williamsons expressly waived their defense of mitigation of damages, we need not address our 1980 decision, Universal Inv.

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Fairway Builders, Inc. v. Malouf Towers Rental Co.green
arizctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Because CLA was the breaching party, CLA “ha[d] the burden of proving that mitigation was reasonably possible but not reasonably attempted.” Fairway Builders, Inc. v. Malouf Towers Rental Co., 124 Ariz. 242, 255-56 , 603 P.2d 513, 526-27 (App.1979) (applying the mitigation doctrine to a construction contract and holding, as a matter of law, that the appellant failed to meet its burden of proof on mitigation). ¶ 14 To support its summary judgment motion, Next Gen submitted the affidavit of Pamela Johns (“Johns”), which included a spreadsheet detailing her calculation of $144,899.06 in damages.

2013Because CLA was the breaching party, CLA “ha[d] the burden of proving that mitigation was reasonably possible but not reasonably attempted.” Fairway Builders, Inc. v. Malouf Towers Rental Co., 124 Ariz. 242, 255-56 , 603 P.2d 513, 526-27 (App.1979) (applying the mitigation doctrine to a construction contract and holding, as a matter of law, that the appellant failed to meet its burden of proof on mitigation). ¶ 14 To support its summary judgment motion, Next Gen submitted the affidavit of Pamela Johns (“Johns”), which included a spreadsheet detailing her calculation of $144,899.06 in damages.

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State v. Steffygreen
arizctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Steffy, 173 Ariz. at 93 , 839 P.2d at 1138 (finding waiver when defendant failed to object to the amount of restitution or request a restitution hearing and specifically waived a mitigation hearing).

1999See Steffy, 173 Ariz. at 93 , 839 P.2d at 1138 (finding waiver when defendant failed to object to the amount of restitution or request a restitution hearing and specifically waived a mitigation hearing).

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State v. Wallacegreen
ariz · 1989 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See State v. Wallace, 160 Ariz. 424, 427 , 773 P.2d 983, 986 (1989). ¶ 70 No direct evidence was presented at the mitigation hearing to support a causal connection between the defendant’s abusive childhood and the murder.

1998See State v. Wallace, 160 Ariz. 424, 427 , 773 P.2d 983, 986 (1989). ¶ 70 No direct evidence was presented at the mitigation hearing to support a causal connection between the defendant’s abusive childhood and the murder.

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State v. Tisongreen
ariz · 1981 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983In State v. Tison, 129 Ariz. 526, 592 , 633 P.2d 335, 351 (1981), appellant’s statements appearing in a psychological evaluation offered in evidence at the mitigation hearing established that the whole purpose of the murders was to obtain an automobile.

1983In State v. Tison, 129 Ariz. 526, 592 , 633 P.2d 335, 351 (1981), appellant’s statements appearing in a psychological evaluation offered in evidence at the mitigation hearing established that the whole purpose of the murders was to obtain an automobile.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Asbury green
arizctapp · 1984
2 sentences

2005We held that "[the] right to a *372 presentence mitigation hearing is an absolute right, and the only limitation as to timeliness is that it must be requested prior to sentencing." Asbury, 145 Ariz. at 385 , 701 P.2d at 1193 .

2005We held that "[the] right to a *372 presentence mitigation hearing is an absolute right, and the only limitation as to timeliness is that it must be requested prior to sentencing." Asbury, 145 Ariz. at 385 , 701 P.2d at 1193 .

21988–2005
State v. Fancher green
arizctapp · 1991
1 sentence

2019Fancher, 169 Ariz. at 268 .

12019–2019
Blakely v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2005He also contends the trial court erred by denying his request for a mitigation hearing and that his aggravated sentences must be vacated in light of the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in Blakely v. Washington, ___ U.S. ___, 124 S.Ct. 2531 , 159 L.Ed.2d 403 (2004).

2005He also contends the trial court erred by denying his request for a mitigation hearing and that his aggravated sentences must be vacated in light of the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in Blakely v. Washington, ___ U.S. ___, 124 S.Ct. 2531 , 159 L.Ed.2d 403 (2004).

12005–2005
State v. Grell green
ariz · 2003
2 sentences

2003Id. at 62, ¶ ¶ 31-35, 66 P.3d at 1239 ; see A.R.S. § 13-703.02(K)(2).

2003Id. at 62, ¶¶ 31-35, 66 P.3d at 1239 ; see A.R.S. § 13-703.02(K)(2).

12003–2003
People v. Lang green
cal · 1989
2 sentences

1996The trial judge sealed the reports and transferred the motion to another judge, who granted it in part, relying on People v. Lang, 49 Cal.3d 991 , 264 Cal.Rptr. 386 , 782 P.2d 627 (1989) (finding no ineffective assistance where trial counsel agrees to defendant’s request not to call his grandmother in mitigation hearing, reasoning that client has the final say), 7 cert. denied, 498 U.S. 881 , 111 S.Ct. 224 , 112 L.Ed.2d 178 (1990).

1996The trial judge sealed the reports and transferred the motion to another judge, who granted it in part, relying on People v. Lang, 49 Cal.3d 991 , 264 Cal.Rptr. 386 , 782 P.2d 627 (1989) (finding no ineffective assistance where trial counsel agrees to defendant’s request not to call his grandmother in mitigation hearing, reasoning that client has the final say), 7 cert. denied, 498 U.S. 881 , 111 S.Ct. 224 , 112 L.Ed.2d 178 (1990).

11996–1996
Deboue v. Louisiana green
scotus · 1990
1 sentence

1996The trial judge sealed the reports and transferred the motion to another judge, who granted it in part, relying on People v. Lang, 49 Cal.3d 991 , 264 Cal.Rptr. 386 , 782 P.2d 627 (1989) (finding no ineffective assistance where trial counsel agrees to defendant’s request not to call his grandmother in mitigation hearing, reasoning that client has the final say), 7 cert. denied, 498 U.S. 881 , 111 S.Ct. 224 , 112 L.Ed.2d 178 (1990).

11996–1996
Gagnon v. Scarpelli red
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1987Although the issue was not raised by appellant as a matter of constitutional law, we find that she was entitled to a mitigation hearing before revocation based on the holdings in Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778 , 93 S.Ct. 1756 , 36 L.Ed.2d 656 (1973), and Black v. Romano, 471 U.S. 606 , 105 S.Ct. 2254 , 85 L.Ed.2d 636 (1985).

1987Although the issue was not raised by appellant as a matter of constitutional law, we find that she was entitled to a mitigation hearing before revocation based on the holdings in Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778 , 93 S.Ct. 1756 , 36 L.Ed.2d 656 (1973), and Black v. Romano, 471 U.S. 606 , 105 S.Ct. 2254 , 85 L.Ed.2d 636 (1985).

11987–1987
Black v. Romano green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1987Although the issue was not raised by appellant as a matter of constitutional law, we find that she was entitled to a mitigation hearing before revocation based on the holdings in Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778 , 93 S.Ct. 1756 , 36 L.Ed.2d 656 (1973), and Black v. Romano, 471 U.S. 606 , 105 S.Ct. 2254 , 85 L.Ed.2d 636 (1985).

1987Although the issue was not raised by appellant as a matter of constitutional law, we find that she was entitled to a mitigation hearing before revocation based on the holdings in Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778 , 93 S.Ct. 1756 , 36 L.Ed.2d 656 (1973), and Black v. Romano, 471 U.S. 606 , 105 S.Ct. 2254 , 85 L.Ed.2d 636 (1985).

11987–1987
State v. Masters green
ariz · 1972
2 sentences

1975We said in State v. Masters, 108 Ariz. 189 , 494 P.2d 1319 (1972): “This court has consistently held that the trial court has wide discretion in the pronouncement of a sentence and that we will uphold a sentence if it is within the statutory limits, unless the sentence under the circumstances is so clearly excessive as to constitute an abuse of discretion [citations omitted].” 108 Ariz. at 191, 494 P.2d at 1321.

1975We said in State v. Masters, 108 Ariz. 189 , 494 P.2d 1319 (1972): “This court has consistently held that the trial court has wide discretion in the pronouncement of a sentence and that we will uphold a sentence if it is within the statutory limits, unless the sentence under the circumstances is so clearly excessive as to constitute an abuse of discretion [citations omitted].” 108 Ariz. at 191, 494 P.2d at 1321.

11975–1975
People v. Purvis green
cal · 1959
2 sentences

1975Defendant’s reliance on People v. Purvis, 52 Cal.2d 871 , 346 P.2d 22 (1959) is also misplaced.

1975Defendant’s reliance on People v. Purvis, 52 Cal.2d 871 , 346 P.2d 22 (1959) is also misplaced.

11975–1975
State v. Griswold green
ariz · 1967
2 sentences

1974Notice of appeal was filed and Griswold’s conviction was upheld by this court in State v. Griswold, 101 Ariz. 577 , 422 P.2d 693 (1967), cert. den. 388 U.S. 913 , 87 S.Ct. 2113 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1352 .

1974Notice of appeal was filed and Griswold’s conviction was upheld by this court in State v. Griswold, 101 Ariz. 577 , 422 P.2d 693 (1967), cert. den. 388 U.S. 913 , 87 S.Ct. 2113 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1352 .

11974–1974
Warn v. Brooks-Scanlon, Inc. neutral
scotus · 1967
1 sentence

1974Notice of appeal was filed and Griswold’s conviction was upheld by this court in State v. Griswold, 101 Ariz. 577 , 422 P.2d 693 (1967), cert. den. 388 U.S. 913 , 87 S.Ct. 2113 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1352 .

11974–1974
Aiello v. New Jersey green
scotus · 1967
1 sentence

1974Notice of appeal was filed and Griswold’s conviction was upheld by this court in State v. Griswold, 101 Ariz. 577 , 422 P.2d 693 (1967), cert. den. 388 U.S. 913 , 87 S.Ct. 2113 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1352 .

11974–1974
Boykin v. Alabama green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1972Three questions are presented on appeal: (1) Did the court abuse its discretion in denying defendant’s request for a mitigation hearing and again for denying defendant’s motion to vacate sentence, (2) was the sentence of the court excessive, and (3) was defendant’s pica valid under Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969).

1972Three questions are presented on appeal: (1) Did the court abuse its discretion in denying defendant’s request for a mitigation hearing and again for denying defendant’s motion to vacate sentence, (2) was the sentence of the court excessive, and (3) was defendant’s pica valid under Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969).

11972–1972

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-703 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 107 (1977–2025) TX 94 (1988–2026) IN 43 (1996–2025) IL 34 (1969–2025) CA 28 (1973–2024) NJ 19 (1965–2014) AZ 18 (1972–2019) DC 18 (1985–2024) MI 12 (1974–2025) PA 10 (1990–2017) WV 10 (1991–2021) FL 10 (1977–2025) WA 9 (1980–2025) NY 9 (1897–2018) MD 8 (1983–2026) MO 8 (1978–2019) CT 8 (1993–2026) TN 7 (1997–2017) IA 7 (1991–2016) VA 6 (2013–2024) AL 6 (1994–2024) OR 6 (1965–2021) DE 4 (1988–2022) WI 4 (1978–2020) NV 3 (2005–2015) ND 3 (2019–2019) LA 3 (1999–2014) OK 3 (1976–2020) GA 3 (2007–2019) NH 3 (1995–2004) MS 3 (1992–2022) UT 3 (1989–2016) VT 3 (2016–2021) NE 3 (2017–2024) CO 2 (2007–2012) KY 2 (2022–2024) MN 2 (1950–2010) ID 2 (1980–1991) SC 2 (2017–2025) NC 2 (1904–1976) KS 2 (1995–1996) ME 2 (2005–2010)

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