Endangerment Laws in Arizona In Arizona, “endangerment” is a crime. Defined broadly, endangerment charges can come in conjunction with other criminal charges as well, such as negligent homicide or DUI. According to A.R.S. 13-1201, a person commits endangerment by recklessly …
Aggravated Domestic Violence – Arizona Laws In Arizona, an individual can be charged with domestic violence if they commit certain criminal acts on a victim with whom they are in a “domestic relationship.” These criminal acts do not necessarily have to …
Negligent Homicide in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-1102 Arizona has multiple classifications of homicide crimes, with negligent homicide being among them. Classified as a lesser offense than manslaughter and murder, a negligent homicide charge does not require that higher homicide standards be …
Manslaughter: A.R.S. 13-1103 Like elsewhere in the United States, Arizona takes all crimes that result in the death of another human being very seriously. Of these homicide offenses, manslaughter is defined broadly in A.R.S. 13-1103, covering many different scenarios. Manslaughter …
Arizona Stalking Laws: A.R.S. 13-2923 Stalking can cause a victim to feel distress or even fear for their life. As such, individuals charged with stalking can face serious criminal consequences. According to A.R.S. 13-2923, stalking is committed when an individual …
Threatening and Intimidating – An Arizona Criminal Offense Threatening and intimidating another person can land you with varying criminal charges in the state of Arizona. According to A.R.S. 13-1202, threatening and intimidating can be committed by word or conduct. Common …
Burglary Laws in Arizona Burglary, sometimes referred to as “breaking and entering,” generally involves a person unlawfully entering a property or residential structure of another person without permission. In Arizona, burglary charges are further categorized into three different classifications depending …
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Interfering with Judicial Proceedings In Arizona, interfering with judicial proceedings is a class 1 misdemeanor, the more severe class of misdemeanors. Offenders can face up to six months of imprisonment. Per A.R.S. 13-2810, interfering with judicial proceedings occurs when a …
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Tampering with Evidence: Physical Evidence or Witnesses Individuals can find themselves charged with tampering with evidence in an attempt to “cover up” a crime, whether through deleting computer files or asking witnesses to lie about the facts. Both tampering with …
First Degree Murder in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-1105 First degree murder charges come with the harshest penalties possible for a criminal case. According to A.R.S. 13-1105, first degree murder is committed when the offender: Intends for their conduct to cause death …
