Peter J. Kaniowsky v. the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court The Hon. Maria L. Felix

OPINION

HOWARD, Presiding Judge:

¶ 1 Peter Kaniowsky appeals from the trial court’s denial of relief in his special action challenging the Pima County Justice Court’s denial of his request for a jury trial on five unlawful imprisonment charges. Kaniowsky argues he is entitled to a jury trial because unlawful imprisonment was a jury-eligible offense at common law. Because we agree with Kaniowsky, we vacate the court’s order and remand for further proceedings.

Factual and Procedural Background

¶ 2 The relevant facts are not in dispute. Kaniowsky was charged in justice court with five counts each of…