05-09-2013, 08:49 PM
I hope your guess is right.
Re-read the Arizona Crime Victims' Bill of Rights.
Point 4. To be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest release decision, a negotiated plea and sentencing.
"To be heard" doesn't specifically call out "in-person", but hoping the language gives Judge Stephens the legal ground to deny Nurmi's alleged motion.
Ref:
http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Crime_Vict...timRights/
Re-read the Arizona Crime Victims' Bill of Rights.
Point 4. To be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest release decision, a negotiated plea and sentencing.
"To be heard" doesn't specifically call out "in-person", but hoping the language gives Judge Stephens the legal ground to deny Nurmi's alleged motion.
Ref:
http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Crime_Vict...timRights/