I Was Involved in an Accident Resulting in Injury, Death, or Vehicle Damage. What Should I Do at the Scene? A.R.S. 28-663 Arizona doesn’t tolerate “hit-and run” scenarios in which vehicle drivers flee the scene of an accident. The state …
What Should You Do If You’re Involved in an Accident that Results in Damage to Another Vehicle? A.R.S. 28-662 Often considered a type of “hit-and-run,” it is unlawful for a person driving a vehicle to flee the scene after getting …
Aggravated Identity Theft or Knowingly Accepting the Identity of Another Person: A.R.S. 13-2009 In Arizona, identity theft is a significant problem. It typically involves the offending individual accessing the personal information of the victim, such as bank account or social …
Identity Theft: A.R.S. 13-2008 Identity theft is a crime with serious ramifications for the offender as well as complicated recovery challenges for the victim. According to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2021, Arizona had a total of 18,787 reports of …
Computer Tampering Laws: A.R.S. 13-2316 Hacking into a computer is not always thought of as a serious crime, however Arizona law makes computer tampering a felony offense. Such a conviction will have lasting impacts for the offender. A.R.S. 13-2316 defines …
Arizona’s Chop Shop Laws: A.R.S. 13-4702 While from the outside looking in chop shops may seem to be auto body shops, they are actually illicit sites that dismantle stolen vehicles in order to sell their parts for profit. Offenses involving …
Theft of Means of Transportation: A.R.S. 13-1814 Theft of means of transportation involves taking another person’s motor vehicle without the authority to do so. It is sometimes referred to as auto theft or “grand theft auto.” According to A.R.S. 13-1814, …
Sexual Assault – Arizona’s Rape Laws: A.R.S. 13-1406 Sexual assault, commonly referred to as rape, is a criminal offense taken very seriously in the state of Arizona. The offense comes with severe consequences for those convicted, both legally and in …
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Robbery Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-1902, A.R.S. 13-1903, and A.R.S. 13-1904 Robbery involves situations where an individual takes items directly from another person against their will. Arizona law has three different classifications of robbery crimes: robbery, armed robbery, and aggravated …
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Understanding the Types of Homicide in Arizona Homicide, or causing the death of another person, is a serious offense throughout the country. In Arizona, homicide isn’t a single specific charge. Instead, it is classified into one of four different categories …
