State v. Tapp

The Constitution of the State of Arizona provides:

In criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have ... the right to appeal in all cases....

Ariz. Const, art. 2, § 24. The Supreme Court of Arizona has stated that “... this right [of appeal] will not be denied.” State v. Goldsmith, 112 Ariz. 399, 400, 542 P.2d 1098, 1099 (1976).

The duty of the reviewing appellate court is defined by statute:

Scope of review by supreme court on appeals.

A. Upon appeal from a final judgment of conviction, the supreme court shall review all rulings affecting the judgment.

B. Upon an appeal taken by a defendant from…