State v. Watton

GORDON, Chief Justice.

Scott Allen Watton (defendant) petitioned for review of a court of appeals order reversing the superior court’s dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief and remanding for an evidentiary hearing. The State did not file a response. We granted review pursuant to Rule 32.9(f), Ariz.R. Crim.P., 17 A.R.S. We have jurisdiction under Ariz. Const, art. 6, § 5(3).

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Defendant was indicted on charges of kidnapping, in violation of A.R.S. § 13-1304, and aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon, in violation of A.R.S. §§ 13-1204(A) and…