McDonald v. Thomas

OPINION

FELDMAN, Justice.

¶ 1 This is a habeas corpus proceeding in which the trial judge determined that the prisoner, Kevin Lewis McDonald, was not entitled to relief. The court of appeals affirmed, holding that former Governor Fife Symington had complied with the law in denying commutation of McDonald’s sentence. We granted review to determine whether the manner in which Governor Symington’s office handled this matter complied with constitutional and statutory requirements. We have jurisdiction under article VI, § 5(1) and (4) of the Arizona Constitution and A.R.S. § 12-2101(L)(1).

FACTS

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