Spence v. Bacal

VÁSQUEZ, Presiding Judge:

¶ 1 Anthony Spence appeals from the superior court's denial of relief in his special action challenging the Pima County Justice Court's order denying his request for a jury trial on three misdemeanor assault charges. Spence argues he is entitled to a jury trial because, if convicted of all three charges, the aggregate sentence could potentially exceed six months. Because we conclude that misdemeanor assault is not a jury-eligible offense, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

¶ 2 The relevant facts are not in dispute. Spence was charged in justice court with…