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State of Arizona v. Leon Lankford Bailey, Jr.
Date: 02-25-2025
Case Number: CR2022-140097-001
Judge: Kerstin G. LeMaire
Court: Superior Court, Maricopa County, Arizona
Plaintiff's Attorney: Maricopa County, Arizona District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking post-conviction relief.
Absent an abuse of discretion or error of law, this court will not disturb a superior court's ruling on a petition for post-conviction relief. State v. Gutierrez, 229 Ariz. 573, 577 ¶ 19 (2012). It is petitioner's burden to show that the superior court abused its discretion by denying the petition for post-conviction relief. See State v. Poblete, 227 Ariz. 537, 538 ¶ 1 (App. 2011) (petitioner has burden of establishing abuse of discretion on review).
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Legal issue Did the superior court abuse its discretion in denying the petition for post-conviction relief?
Headnote
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. POST-CONVICTION RELIEF. The case involves a review of a superior court's order denying the petitioner's first petition for post-conviction relief, focusing on whether the court abused its discretion or committed an error of law in its decision.
Key Phrases Post-conviction relief. Abuse of discretion. Superior court's ruling. Review and reply. Denying the petition.
Absent an abuse of discretion or error of law, this court will not disturb a superior court's ruling on a petition for post-conviction relief. State v. Gutierrez, 229 Ariz. 573, 577 ¶ 19 (2012). It is petitioner's burden to show that the superior court abused its discretion by denying the petition for post-conviction relief. See State v. Poblete, 227 Ariz. 537, 538 ¶ 1 (App. 2011) (petitioner has burden of establishing abuse of discretion on review).
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Legal issue Did the superior court abuse its discretion in denying the petition for post-conviction relief?
Headnote
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. POST-CONVICTION RELIEF. The case involves a review of a superior court's order denying the petitioner's first petition for post-conviction relief, focusing on whether the court abused its discretion or committed an error of law in its decision.
Key Phrases Post-conviction relief. Abuse of discretion. Superior court's ruling. Review and reply. Denying the petition.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Arizona v. Leon Lankford Bailey, Jr.?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Arizona v. Leon Lankford Bailey, Jr.?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Maricopa County, Arizona, AZ. The presiding judge was Kerstin G. LeMaire.
Who were the attorneys in State of Arizona v. Leon Lankford Bailey, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Maricopa County, Arizona District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Arizona v. Leon Lankford Bailey, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on February 25, 2025.