Williams v. Baugh – 2/20/2007

February 27, 2007
Arizona Court of Appeals Division Two Holds that ARS 13-807 Does Not Preclude a Defendant From Raising an Affirmative Defense in a Civil Proceeding Arising out of Acts for Which he has been Convicted in a Criminal Case.

In Re: MH 2006-000749 – 2/13/2007

February 23, 2007
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Holds That a Patient Has the Power to Waive Attendance at an Involuntary Treatment Hearing, but the Patient’s Waiver Is Ineffective Unless the Superior Court Expressly Finds that it Is Given Knowingly and Intelligently.

Hall v. Smith – 2/8/2007

February 16, 2007
Arizona Court of Appeals Division Two Holds That A Defamatory Letter Sent to Parent Corporation of Party to Litigation is Protected By the Absolute Judicial Privilege.