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felony-murder instruction in Arizona

52 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1965–2022 2 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 (38)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Gilliesgreen
ariz · 1983 · cited in 5 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1983–1993
2 sentences

1993Finally, giving a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Gillies, 135 Ariz. 500, 513 , 662 P.2d 1007, 1020 (1983) (quoting State v. Zaragosa, 135 Ariz. 63 , 659 P.2d 22 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

1993Finally, giving a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Gillies, 135 Ariz. 500, 513 , 662 P.2d 1007, 1020 (1983) (quoting State v. Zaragosa, 135 Ariz. 63 , 659 P.2d 22 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

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State v. Schadgreen
ariz · 1981 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1983–1992
2 sentences

1992We have held that “[t]he giving of a felony-murder instruction is a mitigating circumstance only where there is some doubt as to defendant’s specific intent to kill the victim.” Gillies I, 135 Ariz. at 513, 662 P.2d at 1020 (emphasis added), citing State v. Schad, 129 Ariz. 557, 573-74 , 633 P.2d 366, 382-83 (1981).

1992We have held that “[t]he giving of a felony-murder instruction is a mitigating circumstance only where there is some doubt as to defendant’s specific intent to kill the victim.” Gillies I, 135 Ariz. at 513, 662 P.2d at 1020 (emphasis added), citing State v. Schad, 129 Ariz. 557, 573-74 , 633 P.2d 366, 382-83 (1981).

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State v. Essmangreen
ariz · 1965 · cited in 6 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1974–1992
2 sentences

1991Defendant relies upon State v. Essman, 98 Ariz. 228 , 403 P.2d 540 (1965), for the proposition that the felony murder doctrine does not apply where the underlying felony is an offense included in the charge of homicide.

1991Defendant relies upon State v. Essman, 98 Ariz. 228 , 403 P.2d 540 (1965), for the proposition that the felony murder doctrine does not apply where the underlying felony is an offense included in the charge of homicide.

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State v. McLoughlingreen
ariz · 1984 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1993–2022
2 sentences

2022See State v. McLoughlin, 139 Ariz. 481, 486 (1984) (“It is not unconstitutional for the Arizona Legislature to mandate that an individual who causes the death of another while seeking to accomplish one of several enumerated felonies, each of which requires a showing of intent and/or knowledge for conviction, be subject to the same criminal charges and punishment as a person who causes the death of another person with premeditation.”); State v. Herrera, 176 Ariz. 21, 30 (1993) (“Arizona’s felony murder rule is not unconstitutional.”); see also State v. (Thomas) West, 176 Ariz. 432, 445 (1993) (

1993McLoughlin, 139 Ariz. at 485-86 , 679 P.2d at 508-09 (citations omitted).

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State v. Goodsealgreen
kan · 1976 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1983–1987
2 sentences

1987The basis was supplied in State v. Celaya, supra , wherein we noted: "The felony-murder rule, designed as it is to protect human life, represents sound public policy, is reasonably related to the end sought to be accomplished, and is not constitutionally impermissible." 135 Ariz. at 255 , 660 P.2d at 856 (quoting State v. Goodseal, 220 Kan. 487, 494 , 553 P.2d 279, 286 (1976)). *31 GRUESOME PHOTOGRAPHS Appellant next argues that the trial court erred by admitting state's exhibits 66 and 67 over objection.

1987The basis was supplied in State v. Celaya, supra , wherein we noted: "The felony-murder rule, designed as it is to protect human life, represents sound public policy, is reasonably related to the end sought to be accomplished, and is not constitutionally impermissible." 135 Ariz. at 255 , 660 P.2d at 856 (quoting State v. Goodseal, 220 Kan. 487, 494 , 553 P.2d 279, 286 (1976)). *31 GRUESOME PHOTOGRAPHS Appellant next argues that the trial court erred by admitting state's exhibits 66 and 67 over objection.

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State v. Vickersgreen
ariz · 1984 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See State v. Vickers, 138 Ariz. 450 , 675 P.2d 710 [1983].

1984See State v. Vickers, 138 Ariz. 450 , 675 P.2d 710 [1983].

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State v. Richmondgreen
ariz · 1976 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1981–1983
2 sentences

1983“When the felony is so entwined with the murder that it is part of that murder we will not hold a stopwatch on the events or artificially break down the actions of the defendant into separate components in order to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting the felony-murder rule.” State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186, 190 , 560 P.2d 41, 45 (1976), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[A] person engaged in the commission of the crime of robbery which calls into action defensive forces against him the activity of which results in the death of a human bein

1983“When the felony is so entwined with the murder that it is part of that murder we will not hold a stopwatch on the events or artificially break down the actions of the defendant into separate components in order to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting the felony-murder rule.” State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186, 190 , 560 P.2d 41, 45 (1976), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[A] person engaged in the commission of the crime of robbery which calls into action defensive forces against him the activity of which results in the death of a human bein

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State v. Celayagreen
ariz · 1983 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1983–2022
2 sentences

2022See State v. McLoughlin, 139 Ariz. 481, 486 (1984) (“It is not unconstitutional for the Arizona Legislature to mandate that an individual who causes the death of another while seeking to accomplish one of several enumerated felonies, each of which requires a showing of intent and/or knowledge for conviction, be subject to the same criminal charges and punishment as a person who causes the death of another person with premeditation.”); State v. Herrera, 176 Ariz. 21, 30 (1993) (“Arizona’s felony murder rule is not unconstitutional.”); see also State v. (Thomas) West, 176 Ariz. 432, 445 (1993) (

1987The basis was supplied in State v. Celaya, supra , wherein we noted: "The felony-murder rule, designed as it is to protect human life, represents sound public policy, is reasonably related to the end sought to be accomplished, and is not constitutionally impermissible." 135 Ariz. at 255 , 660 P.2d at 856 (quoting State v. Goodseal, 220 Kan. 487, 494 , 553 P.2d 279, 286 (1976)). *31 GRUESOME PHOTOGRAPHS Appellant next argues that the trial court erred by admitting state's exhibits 66 and 67 over objection.

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State v. Zaragozagreen
ariz · 1983 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1992–1996
2 sentences

1996Felony Murder Instruction The giving of a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Styers, 177 Ariz. 104, 117 , 865 P.2d 765, 778 (1993), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 855 , 115 S.Ct. 159 , 130 L.Ed.2d 97 (1994) (quoting State v. Zaragoza, 135 Ariz. 63, 70 , 659 P.2d 22, 29 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

1996Felony Murder Instruction The giving of a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Styers, 177 Ariz. 104, 117 , 865 P.2d 765, 778 (1993), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 855 , 115 S.Ct. 159 , 130 L.Ed.2d 97 (1994) (quoting State v. Zaragoza, 135 Ariz. 63, 70 , 659 P.2d 22, 29 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

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State v. Ariasgreen
ariz · 1982 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

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State v. Richmondgreen
ariz · 1975 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1976–1987
2 sentences

1987See State v. Richmond, 112 Ariz. 228, 232 , 540 P.2d 700, 704 (1975) (in dealing with the felony murder rule, “we will not hold a stopwatch on the events or artificially break down the actions of the defendant into separate components in order to avoid the clear intent of the legislature”).

1987See State v. Richmond, 112 Ariz. 228, 232 , 540 P.2d 700, 704 (1975) (in dealing with the felony murder rule, “we will not hold a stopwatch on the events or artificially break down the actions of the defendant into separate components in order to avoid the clear intent of the legislature”).

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State v. Westgreen
ariz · 1993 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See State v. McLoughlin, 139 Ariz. 481, 486 (1984) (“It is not unconstitutional for the Arizona Legislature to mandate that an individual who causes the death of another while seeking to accomplish one of several enumerated felonies, each of which requires a showing of intent and/or knowledge for conviction, be subject to the same criminal charges and punishment as a person who causes the death of another person with premeditation.”); State v. Herrera, 176 Ariz. 21, 30 (1993) (“Arizona’s felony murder rule is not unconstitutional.”); see also State v. (Thomas) West, 176 Ariz. 432, 445 (1993) (

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State v. Rodriguezgreen
ariz · 1998 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See State v. McLoughlin, 139 Ariz. 481, 486 (1984) (“It is not unconstitutional for the Arizona Legislature to mandate that an individual who causes the death of another while seeking to accomplish one of several enumerated felonies, each of which requires a showing of intent and/or knowledge for conviction, be subject to the same criminal charges and punishment as a person who causes the death of another person with premeditation.”); State v. Herrera, 176 Ariz. 21, 30 (1993) (“Arizona’s felony murder rule is not unconstitutional.”); see also State v. (Thomas) West, 176 Ariz. 432, 445 (1993) (

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State v. Herrera, Jr.green
ariz · 1993 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
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State v. Garciagreen
ariz · 2010 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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State v. Andersongreen
ariz · 2005 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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People v. Pattersongreen
calctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Head v. Stategreen
ind · 1982 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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State v. Robinsongreen
kan · 1994 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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State v. Rutledgegreen
arizctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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State v. Smithgreen
ariz · 1999 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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State v. Atwoodgreen
ariz · 1992 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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State v. Henrygreen
ariz · 1997 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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State v. Styersgreen
ariz · 1993 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
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State v. Gendrongreen
ariz · 1991 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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State v. Vallesgreen
ariz · 1989 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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State v. Correllgreen
ariz · 1986 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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State v. Roscoegreen
ariz · 1984 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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State v. Villafuertegreen
ariz · 1984 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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In re Andersongreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Garcia v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Dufour v. Mississippigreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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State v. Howesgreen
ariz · 1973 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
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State v. Greenawaltgreen
ariz · 1981 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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State v. Ferrarigreen
ariz · 1975 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
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State v. Lockettgreen
ohio · 1976 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
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Bizup v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1962 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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Payne v. Stategreen
nev · 1965 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (42)

CaseCitedYears
Enmund v. Florida green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2006The state conceded that, because some of the murder convictions were based on the felony-murder doctrine rather than premeditated murder, “a jury must find whether [Nordstrom] qualifies for the death penalty under the Enmund-Tison line of cases.” See Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137 , 107 S.Ct. 1676 , 95 L.Ed.2d 127 (1987); En-mund v. Florida, 458 U.S. 782 , 102 S.Ct. 3368 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1140 (1982). 3 It further conceded the jury must weigh the aggravating factors against any mitigating factors found and then determine whether Nord-strom should be sentenced to death. ¶ 7 After Nordstrom filed his

2006The state conceded that, because some of the murder convictions were based on the felony-murder doctrine rather than premeditated murder, “a jury must find whether [Nordstrom] qualifies for the death penalty under the Enmund-Tison line of cases.” See Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137 , 107 S.Ct. 1676 , 95 L.Ed.2d 127 (1987); En-mund v. Florida, 458 U.S. 782 , 102 S.Ct. 3368 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1140 (1982). 3 It further conceded the jury must weigh the aggravating factors against any mitigating factors found and then determine whether Nord-strom should be sentenced to death. ¶ 7 After Nordstrom filed his

41983–2006
State v. Jordan green
ariz · 1980
2 sentences

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

31984–1984
Dankert v. Georgia green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

31984–1984
Johnson ex rel. Rossiello v. Allstate Insurance green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

31984–1984
Florey v. Sioux Falls School District 49-5 green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

31984–1984
Tison v. Arizona green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2006The state conceded that, because some of the murder convictions were based on the felony-murder doctrine rather than premeditated murder, “a jury must find whether [Nordstrom] qualifies for the death penalty under the Enmund-Tison line of cases.” See Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137 , 107 S.Ct. 1676 , 95 L.Ed.2d 127 (1987); En-mund v. Florida, 458 U.S. 782 , 102 S.Ct. 3368 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1140 (1982). 3 It further conceded the jury must weigh the aggravating factors against any mitigating factors found and then determine whether Nord-strom should be sentenced to death. ¶ 7 After Nordstrom filed his

2006The state conceded that, because some of the murder convictions were based on the felony-murder doctrine rather than premeditated murder, “a jury must find whether [Nordstrom] qualifies for the death penalty under the Enmund-Tison line of cases.” See Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137 , 107 S.Ct. 1676 , 95 L.Ed.2d 127 (1987); En-mund v. Florida, 458 U.S. 782 , 102 S.Ct. 3368 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1140 (1982). 3 It further conceded the jury must weigh the aggravating factors against any mitigating factors found and then determine whether Nord-strom should be sentenced to death. ¶ 7 After Nordstrom filed his

22006–2012
In re Green green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1996Felony Murder Instruction The giving of a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Styers, 177 Ariz. 104, 117 , 865 P.2d 765, 778 (1993), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 855 , 115 S.Ct. 159 , 130 L.Ed.2d 97 (1994) (quoting State v. Zaragoza, 135 Ariz. 63, 70 , 659 P.2d 22, 29 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

1993Finally, giving a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Gillies, 135 Ariz. 500, 513 , 662 P.2d 1007, 1020 (1983) (quoting State v. Zaragosa, 135 Ariz. 63 , 659 P.2d 22 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

21993–1996
Grenada Bank v. Willey green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1996Felony Murder Instruction The giving of a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Styers, 177 Ariz. 104, 117 , 865 P.2d 765, 778 (1993), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 855 , 115 S.Ct. 159 , 130 L.Ed.2d 97 (1994) (quoting State v. Zaragoza, 135 Ariz. 63, 70 , 659 P.2d 22, 29 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

1993Finally, giving a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Gillies, 135 Ariz. 500, 513 , 662 P.2d 1007, 1020 (1983) (quoting State v. Zaragosa, 135 Ariz. 63 , 659 P.2d 22 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

21993–1996
Magwood v. Alabama green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1996Felony Murder Instruction The giving of a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Styers, 177 Ariz. 104, 117 , 865 P.2d 765, 778 (1993), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 855 , 115 S.Ct. 159 , 130 L.Ed.2d 97 (1994) (quoting State v. Zaragoza, 135 Ariz. 63, 70 , 659 P.2d 22, 29 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

1993Finally, giving a felony murder instruction “is not relevant “where the defendant intended to kill the victim or where the defendant knew with substantial certainty that his conduct would cause death.’ ” State v. Gillies, 135 Ariz. 500, 513 , 662 P.2d 1007, 1020 (1983) (quoting State v. Zaragosa, 135 Ariz. 63 , 659 P.2d 22 , cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1124 , 103 S.Ct. 3097 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1356 (1983)).

21993–1996
State v. McDaniel green
ariz · 1983
2 sentences

1984In State v. McDaniel, 136 Ariz. 188 , 665 P.2d 70 (1983) we invoked Enmund to require specific findings whenev er a defendant may have been convicted of capital murder pursuant to a felony murder instruction.

1984In State v. McDaniel, 136 Ariz. 188 , 665 P.2d 70 (1983) we invoked Enmund to require specific findings whenev er a defendant may have been convicted of capital murder pursuant to a felony murder instruction.

21984–1984
State v. Woratzeck green
ariz · 1982
2 sentences

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

1984Though the felony-murder doctrine does not require a specific intent to kill to support a first-degree murder conviction, State v. Woratzeck, 134 Ariz. 452 , 657 P.2d 865 (1982); State v. Arias, 131 Ariz. 441 , 641 P.2d 1285 (1982); State v. Jordan, 126 Ariz. 283 , 614 P.2d 825 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 986 , 101 S.Ct. 408 , 66 L.Ed.2d 251 (1980), it does require proof of the mental state required for commission of the relevant felony.

21984–1984
State v. Hitchcock green
ariz · 1960
2 sentences

1983“When the felony is so entwined with the murder that it is part of that murder we will not hold a stopwatch on the events or artificially break down the actions of the defendant into separate components in order to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting the felony-murder rule.” State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186, 190 , 560 P.2d 41, 45 (1976), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[A] person engaged in the commission of the crime of robbery which calls into action defensive forces against him the activity of which results in the death of a human bein

1983“When the felony is so entwined with the murder that it is part of that murder we will not hold a stopwatch on the events or artificially break down the actions of the defendant into separate components in order to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting the felony-murder rule.” State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186, 190 , 560 P.2d 41, 45 (1976), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[A] person engaged in the commission of the crime of robbery which calls into action defensive forces against him the activity of which results in the death of a human bein

21975–1983
Heublein, Inc. v. Waters green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1983“When the felony is so entwined with the murder that it is part of that murder we will not hold a stopwatch on the events or artificially break down the actions of the defendant into separate components in order to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting the felony-murder rule.” State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186, 190 , 560 P.2d 41, 45 (1976), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[A] person engaged in the commission of the crime of robbery which calls into action defensive forces against him the activity of which results in the death of a human bein

1981Cf. State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186 , 560 P.2d 41 (1976) (for purposes of the felony-murder rule, flight from the felony is legally a part of the felony transaction), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[W]e will not hold a stopwatch on the events” of the murder “to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting” A.R.S. § 13-703(F).

21981–1983
Broncucia v. Colorado green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1983“When the felony is so entwined with the murder that it is part of that murder we will not hold a stopwatch on the events or artificially break down the actions of the defendant into separate components in order to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting the felony-murder rule.” State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186, 190 , 560 P.2d 41, 45 (1976), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[A] person engaged in the commission of the crime of robbery which calls into action defensive forces against him the activity of which results in the death of a human bein

1981Cf. State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186 , 560 P.2d 41 (1976) (for purposes of the felony-murder rule, flight from the felony is legally a part of the felony transaction), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[W]e will not hold a stopwatch on the events” of the murder “to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting” A.R.S. § 13-703(F).

21981–1983
Marriott Corp. v. Richard green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1983“When the felony is so entwined with the murder that it is part of that murder we will not hold a stopwatch on the events or artificially break down the actions of the defendant into separate components in order to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting the felony-murder rule.” State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186, 190 , 560 P.2d 41, 45 (1976), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[A] person engaged in the commission of the crime of robbery which calls into action defensive forces against him the activity of which results in the death of a human bein

1981Cf. State v. Richmond, 114 Ariz. 186 , 560 P.2d 41 (1976) (for purposes of the felony-murder rule, flight from the felony is legally a part of the felony transaction), cert. denied, 433 U.S. 915 , 97 S.Ct. 2988 , 53 L.Ed.2d 1101 (1977). “[W]e will not hold a stopwatch on the events” of the murder “to avoid the clear intent of the legislature in enacting” A.R.S. § 13-703(F).

21981–1983
Strouth v. Tennessee green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1983State v. Schad, 129 Ariz. 557, 574 , 633 P.2d 366, 383 (1981), cert. denied 455 U.S. 983 , 102 S.Ct. 1492 , 71 L.Ed.2d 693 (1982)." State v. Gillies, 135 Ariz. 500, 513 , 662 P.2d 1007, 1020 (1983).

1983State v. Schad, 129 Ariz. 557, 574 , 633 P.2d 366, 383 (1981), cert. denied 455 U.S. 983 , 102 S.Ct. 1492 , 71 L.Ed.2d 693 (1982).” State v. Gillies, 135 Ariz. 500, 513 , 662 P.2d 1007, 1020 (1983).

21983–1983
State v. Stroud green
ariz · 2005
1 sentence

2022ALLEN Opinion of the Court ¶99 “View[ing] the facts in the light most favorable to sustaining the jury verdict and resolving all inferences against [the defendant],” Stroud, 209 Ariz. at 412 ¶ 6, the record contains substantial evidence to support Sammantha’s conviction on Count 3, as an equally culpable participant.

12022–2022
State v. Schad green
ariz · 1984
12014–2014
Irving Sheppard v. Robert Rees green
ca9 · 1990
12003–2003
State v. Marchesano green
arizctapp · 1989
12000–2000
Guzman v. United States green
scotus · 1994
11996–1996
Andrisani v. Saugus Colony Ltd. green
scotus · 1994
11996–1996
State v. Chapple red
ariz · 1983
11995–1995
State v. Bolton green
ariz · 1995
11995–1995
State v. King green
ariz · 1988
11994–1994
State v. Laney green
ariz · 1954
11991–1991
State v. Fling neutral
ariz · 1949
11991–1991
Robert Earl Pryor v. James H. Rose, Warden green
ca6 · 1983
11985–1985
Film Transit, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Commission and United States of America, and Mistletoe Express Service, Intervening green
ca6 · 1983
11985–1985
Robert Earl Pryor v. James H. Rose, Warden green
ca6 · 1984
11985–1985
State v. Miller green
ariz · 1974
11983–1983
State v. Jimenez green
ariz · 1981
11983–1983
State v. Foy green
kan · 1978
11982–1982
United States v. Herbert Ott green
ca7 · 1973
11982–1982
State v. Miniefield green
ariz · 1974
11981–1981
State v. Valencia green
ariz · 1979
11981–1981
State v. Lujan green
ariz · 1979
11981–1981
State v. Pittman green
ariz · 1978
11980–1980
State v. Arnett green
ariz · 1980
11980–1980
Lockett v. Ohio green
scotus · 1978
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-4031 (33) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-703 (26) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1105 (24) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1304 (9) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1902 (9) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-303 (8) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-604 (7) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1507 (6) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-702 (6) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1003 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-708 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-751 (4)

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