//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~660e194f30669038298262eb281c90984b1ad8d5b01d42a5b56df12c7fc5ea46 A podcast dedicated to everything criminal law in Arizona. Focused on legal issues and questions attorneys and public policy practitioners working in the Arizona criminal justice system deal with on a regular, and not so regular, basis. A unique podcast where you could be the next guest! Created by Arizona professionals for Arizona professionals and anyone else interested in the criminal justice system here in State 48. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:10:52 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1579405/guiltyazcharged/2024_07_23_06_56_28_8a224707-6dfc-4e00-bd64-92d978852e52.mp3 The Confrontation clause of the U.S. Constitution gives criminal defendants the right “to be confronted with the witnesses against him”. The interpretation of this right at the U.S. Supreme Court has changed significantly over the past 20 years beginning with Crawford v. Washington. This term, the Supreme Court once again addressed this issue in a case coming from our very own Arizona courts. This episode reviews several of the cases that brought us to Smith v. Arizona, what the decision means for current criminal practitioners, and tries to predict where we go from here. Conversations like this one are necessary as we decide what the fallout from this decision will be in ongoing cases. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:01:02 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1579405/guiltyazcharged/2024_07_23_06_56_28_8a224707-6dfc-4e00-bd64-92d978852e52.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1554330/guiltyazcharged/2024_07_03_15_37_39_261e5af8-4f39-44f1-83f4-46ed5320b30b.mp3 Oral Argument from the U.S. Supreme Court in Smith v. Arizona. The case deals with the ability of the government to call an expert who relies on another experts findings to testify at trial. Typically this has come up in the field of scientific testing such as drug, DNA, and blood testing. The court had considered several cases previously on whether this practice violates the confrontation clause of the 6th Amendment to the US Constitution. The case was argued on January 10, 2024. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:10:24 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1554330/guiltyazcharged/2024_07_03_15_37_39_261e5af8-4f39-44f1-83f4-46ed5320b30b.mp3 https://media.rss.com/guiltyazcharged/2024_05_29_05_50_59_0d6717ac-2f41-4f50-95a2-bfecaabfabf2.mp3 Arizona was recently the flashpoint for one of the most intensely debated issues in US politics today: abortion. After a ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court, people from across the country voiced their opinions on whether abortion in Arizona should be more freely accessible or more restricted. What was almost totally ignored, however, were the two laws that the Supreme Court was considering and what they were actually deciding. In this episode, we briefly review the history of abortion in Arizona, and we take a deeper look at the argument at the Supreme Court, what was the question that they were asked to consider, what their ruling said, and then a look forward to see where abortion laws are going in our state. Understanding this issue might not change our minds about abortion, but it can help us understand more about criminal law in Arizona and statutory construction which is key to truly understanding criminal law and policy here in State 48. Wed, 29 May 2024 11:00:57 +0000 https://media.rss.com/guiltyazcharged/2024_05_29_05_50_59_0d6717ac-2f41-4f50-95a2-bfecaabfabf2.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1498594/guiltyazcharged/2024_05_29_05_50_59_0d6717ac-2f41-4f50-95a2-bfecaabfabf2.mp3 Arizona was recently the flashpoint for one of the most intensely debated issues in US politics today: abortion. After a ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court, people from across the country voiced their opinions on whether abortion in Arizona should be more freely accessible or more restricted. What was almost totally ignored, however, were the two laws that the Supreme Court was considering and what they were actually deciding. In this episode, we briefly review the history of abortion in Arizona, and we take a deeper look at the argument at the Supreme Court, what was the question that they were asked to consider, what their ruling said, and then a look forward to see where abortion laws are going in our state. Understanding this issue might not change our minds about abortion, but it can help us understand more about criminal law in Arizona and statutory construction which is key to truly understanding criminal law and policy here in State 48. Wed, 29 May 2024 11:00:57 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1498594/guiltyazcharged/2024_05_29_05_50_59_0d6717ac-2f41-4f50-95a2-bfecaabfabf2.mp3 https://media.rss.com/guiltyazcharged/2024_04_15_14_06_19_7f0ff213-9fa3-434e-b9ae-b1941a04a00b.mp3 The Arizona Supreme Court recently ruled in a case that has gained significant attention across the country. While the subject of the laws - abortion - may be captivating to most people, the idea of interpreting two laws passed decades apart is one of judicial construction that courts are tasked with every day across the state. Since both of these laws include criminal elements, it is a great opportunity to see how the law works and issues that arise in criminal law in more depth. It also is a clear example of how criminal laws affect everyone and are a reflection of societal priorities. An analysis episode related to the argument and the ruling will be released shortly. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:35:57 +0000 https://media.rss.com/guiltyazcharged/2024_04_15_14_06_19_7f0ff213-9fa3-434e-b9ae-b1941a04a00b.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1437579/guiltyazcharged/2024_04_15_14_06_19_7f0ff213-9fa3-434e-b9ae-b1941a04a00b.mp3 The Arizona Supreme Court recently ruled in a case that has gained significant attention across the country. While the subject of the laws - abortion - may be captivating to most people, the idea of interpreting two laws passed decades apart is one of judicial construction that courts are tasked with every day across the state. Since both of these laws include criminal elements, it is a great opportunity to see how the law works and issues that arise in criminal law in more depth. It also is a clear example of how criminal laws affect everyone and are a reflection of societal priorities. An analysis episode related to the argument and the ruling will be released shortly. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:35:57 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1437579/guiltyazcharged/2024_04_15_14_06_19_7f0ff213-9fa3-434e-b9ae-b1941a04a00b.mp3 https://media.rss.com/guiltyazcharged/2023_10_10_20_34_31_d1874222-699b-48a2-9e0a-5e2bba062a2c.mp3 Zach Murphy breaks down sentencing in Arizona. While it is something that criminal attorneys deal with every day, it can be daunting to the lay person and public policy professionals alike. There are a number of factors – both legal and practical – that must be understood to truly understand what is happening in a criminal case.This episode goes over plea negotiation and the laws that drive it from a high level view. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:38:18 +0000 https://media.rss.com/guiltyazcharged/2023_10_10_20_34_31_d1874222-699b-48a2-9e0a-5e2bba062a2c.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1166137/guiltyazcharged/2023_10_10_20_34_31_d1874222-699b-48a2-9e0a-5e2bba062a2c.mp3 Zach Murphy breaks down sentencing in Arizona. While it is something that criminal attorneys deal with every day, it can be daunting to the lay person and public policy professionals alike. There are a number of factors – both legal and practical – that must be understood to truly understand what is happening in a criminal case.This episode goes over plea negotiation and the laws that drive it from a high level view. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:38:18 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/1166137/guiltyazcharged/2023_10_10_20_34_31_d1874222-699b-48a2-9e0a-5e2bba062a2c.mp3 https://media.rss.com/guiltyazcharged/2023_04_27_01_55_06_03174856-47ad-4f2e-886e-67c7e78bc94c.mp3 The idea of priviliged communications is something that attorneys are very familiar with. The other privileges are not something we deal with as often in practice, so when they do come up sometimes practitioners jump too quickly to either dismiss the claim or think there is no way around it. Here we discuss some of the issues related to Clergy-penitent privilege. This privilege has been in the news recently in Arizona, and understanding the legal and policy issues related to it can help us be better prepared to answer questions that may arise, push for necessary changes, or represent clients. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:01:23 +0000 https://media.rss.com/guiltyazcharged/2023_04_27_01_55_06_03174856-47ad-4f2e-886e-67c7e78bc94c.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/926933/guiltyazcharged/2023_04_27_01_55_06_03174856-47ad-4f2e-886e-67c7e78bc94c.mp3 The idea of priviliged communications is something that attorneys are very familiar with. The other privileges are not something we deal with as often in practice, so when they do come up sometimes practitioners jump too quickly to either dismiss the claim or think there is no way around it. Here we discuss some of the issues related to Clergy-penitent privilege. This privilege has been in the news recently in Arizona, and understanding the legal and policy issues related to it can help us be better prepared to answer questions that may arise, push for necessary changes, or represent clients. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:01:23 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/186306/926933/guiltyazcharged/2023_04_27_01_55_06_03174856-47ad-4f2e-886e-67c7e78bc94c.mp3