Arizona Laws 13-4032. Appeal by state
An appeal may be taken by the state from:
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 13-4032
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
1. An order dismissing an indictment, information or complaint or count of an indictment, information or complaint.
2. An order granting a new trial.
3. A ruling on a question of law adverse to the state when the defendant was convicted and appeals from the judgment.
4. An order made after judgment affecting the substantial rights of the state or a victim, except that the state shall only take an appeal on an order affecting the substantial rights of a victim at the victim’s request.
5. A sentence on the grounds that it is illegal, or if the sentence imposed is other than the presumptive sentence authorized by section 13-702, section 13-703, section 13-704 or section 13-706, subsection A.
6. An order granting a motion to suppress the use of evidence.
7. A judgment of acquittal of one or more offenses charged in an indictment, information or complaint or count of an indictment, information or complaint that is entered after a verdict of guilty on the offense or offenses.