Our office is responsible for the prosecution of more than 40,000 criminal cases each year. Our highest priority is holding criminals accountable for the crimes they commit against people and the community. We are proud that our office has been nationally recognized as one of the top prosecution offices in the country. We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our role in protecting the people of Maricopa County and other services we provide to the community.
  Timothy Bland Sentenced to two Consecutive Natural Life Terms for 2008 Double Homicide
September 02, 2010 - Timothy Keith Bland (DOB: 4/21/1985) has been sentenced to two consecutive natural life sentences followed by a 7.5 year sentence for the 2008 murder of two members of his former girlfriend's family. 
Maricopa County Attorney's Office to Host Shred-A-Thons and Prevent Identity Theft
August 31, 2010 - The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is partnering with the Shred-it company to sponsor a series of community Shred-A-Thons in September as part of its ongoing commitment to combat identity theft.
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Cold Case Homicide Arrest Comes 29 Years after Murder of 92-year-old Martha Winters in 1981
August 23, 2010 - On August 17, 2010, Gary Billy Bivens (DOB 11/21/57) was arrested for his involvement in the 1981 homicide of 93-year-old Martha Winters and the aggravated assault of her sister, 92-year-old Jesse Winters.
East Valley Man Charged with Molestation of a Child
August 20, 2010 - Albert Richard Guzman (DOB 12/11/46) has been charged with one count of molestation of a child a class 2 felony and one count of public sexual indecency a class 1 misdemeanor.
Edward Rose Enters Guilty Plea in Connection with 2007 Murder of PPD Officer George Cortez, Jr.
August 20, 2010 - Edward James Rose (DOB 6/5/87) pleaded guilty today to first-degree murder as well as charges of burglary, conspiracy, fraud, forgery, and theft, all in connection with the 2007 murder of Phoenix Police Officer George Cortez, Jr.
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