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State of Arizona v. Steven Peterson
Date: 11-06-2025
Case Number: S0900CR201900481
Judge: Michala M. Ruechel
Court: Superior Court, Navajo County, Arizona
Plaintiff's Attorney: Navajo County, Arizona, County Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Holbrook, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant was charged with five counts of sexual conduct with a minor and three counts of luring a minor for sexual exploitation.
The jury found Peterson guilty as charged. The court sentenced him to a total of seven years' imprisonment with credit for 32 days of presentence incarceration and lifetime probation upon his release.
Application for post-conviction relief denied.
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). The petitioner bears the 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). We will affirm the superior court's ruling if "legally correct for any reason." See State v. Perez, 141 Ariz. 459, 464 (1984).
The jury found Peterson guilty as charged. The court sentenced him to a total of seven years' imprisonment with credit for 32 days of presentence incarceration and lifetime probation upon his release.
Application for post-conviction relief denied.
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). The petitioner bears the 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). We will affirm the superior court's ruling if "legally correct for any reason." See State v. Perez, 141 Ariz. 459, 464 (1984).
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Arizona v. Steven Peterson?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Arizona v. Steven Peterson?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Navajo County, Arizona, AZ. The presiding judge was Michala M. Ruechel.
Who were the attorneys in State of Arizona v. Steven Peterson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Navajo County, Arizona, County Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Holbrook Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Arizona v. Steven Peterson decided?
This case was decided on November 6, 2025.