Criminal-case outcome studies

Charging & Sentencing Analysis

Arm yourself with information

Sentencing is one of a defense attorney's most important jobs because most cases either plead or result in convictions at trial. To help achieve a fair, just sentence for attorneys' clients, R3 Investigations is proud to offer a unique tool: a data-driven sentencing analysis designed to ensure outcomes consistent with similarly situated defendants.

Our statewide sentencing analysis draws from data from the Arizona Supreme Court and the Maricopa County Superior Court. Combined with information derived from court case files, we identify patterns, evaluate factors and uncover insights.

Our analysis arms a criminal defense attorney with information needed to negotiate plea offers, present arguments during settlement conferences, or address the sentencing judge. It can also be used in post-conviction and clemency petitions.

These studies also show clients the results of actual cases similar to their own and the factors that led to the sentences. The result is that clients and their families will have more realistic expectations.

Contact us to discuss details of how an analysis can help your case.


Using that data and court records, we can provide a variety of analyses.

  • A summary of every similarly charged case in any county (except Pima County).

  • Comparison of factors leading to different sentences for similar cases.

  • Summaries of all cases that match the specifics of a pending plea offer or a desired outcome.

  • Research charging and sentencing disparities based on age, race, and gender.