Romley v. Schneider

BARKER, Judge.

¶ 1 The state seeks special action relief from the trial court’s order that the victim in this criminal matter, Carlos M. (“victim”), be fingerprinted to assist in resolving defendant’s motion to determine counsel. For the following reasons, we accept jurisdiction and grant relief.

Factual and Procedural Background

¶2 The state alleges as follows: On July 10, 2001, Jesus Bernardo Porras-Salazar (“defendant”) confronted victim at victim’s wife’s place of employment. Defendant hit victim in the face with a semi-automatic handgun, causing a cut above his eye. Defendant also…