Arizona Judgment in a Criminal Case (Statement of Reasons) is a document issued by a judge that explains the reasons for a court’s ruling in a criminal case. It contains the judge’s findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a legal basis for the sentence imposed. The document is typically requested by the defendant or defense counsel to help them understand the rationale behind the judge’s sentencing decision. There are two types of Arizona Judgment in a Criminal Case (Statement of Reasons): 1) Direct Criminal Judgment, which is issued when the defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty by a jury; and 2) Indirect Criminal Judgment, which is issued when the court dismisses or reduces the charges or sentences the defendant to probation. In either case, the judge’s statement of reasons will include a summary of the evidence presented, the applicable law, and the court’s findings and conclusions.