Post Conviction Relief Criteria

Summary

In Arizona, new evidence for post-conviction relief must be newly discovered, material, and likely to change the outcome. A district attorneys failure to conduct discovery before trial could be misconduct if it affects the defendants fair trial rights.

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If a district attorney doesn't do discovery before trial would that be misconduct
In Arizona, if a district attorney fails to conduct discovery before trial, it could potentially be considered misconduct if it violates the defendant's right to a fair trial. Key aspects include:
- The failure must significantly impact the defense's ability to prepare.
- It must be shown that it prejudiced the defendant's case.
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