Espinoza v. Superior Court

OPINION

GERBER, Presiding Judge.

BACKGROUND

Petitioner Raymond Espinoza (Espinoza) brings this special action challenging the trial court’s rejection of the plea agreement he reached with the Maricopa County Attorney. We take jurisdiction pursuant to Article 6, Section 9 of the Arizona Constitution and Rules 3 and 7 of the Rules of Procedure for Special Actions because the issues reflect statewide concern in the criminal justice system and are likely to recur.

The general issues presented are: 1) whether the trial court’s rejection of a plea agreement pursuant to an announced “quadrant B policy”…