Scottsdale, ARIZONA

Court to hear appeal of dismissal of charges.

August 16, 2008 - The Arizona Court of Appeals has agreed to hear arguments over a Maricopa County Superior Court judge’s decision to dismiss a sexual misconduct case against former Scottsdale Saguaro High School assistant football coach Tom Porras.

After Judge Helene Abrams ruled to dismiss a sexual misconduct case against Porras, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office filed an appeal, and the appellate court is reviewing the case. It will begin hearing arguments Sept. 11.
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TT - Entry for Porras. Actually, the judge dismissed after she threw out his confession.

At a guess, the arguments will be heard in Division Two, but it doesn't show on the calendar at this time. Under a new law passed in 2007, a crime victim can ask the Court of Appeals to send him/her a copy of the court’s decision on the defendant’s appeal at the same time that copies are sent to the prosecutor and the defendant.