State v. Hannah

CAMERON, Justice.

We granted this petition for review of a decision and opinion of the Court of Appeals, Division Two, State v. Hannah, 126 Ariz. 578, 617 P.2d 530 (App.1980). We have jurisdiction pursuant to A.R.S. § 12—120.24 and Rule 31.19, Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, 17 A.R.S.

We must answer only one question: May a prior felony conviction be used for enhanced punishment pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-604(B), if the prior conviction is obtained after the commission of the principal offense?

The facts necessary for a disposition of this matter on appeal are as follows. Defendant O’Neal…