Category: Arizona Laws

Class 3 Felony Crimes in Arizona

Introduction Facing a felony for the first time or as a repeat offender can be daunting. You may not know what to expect or

Class 2 Felony Crimes in Arizona

Like all states in the U.S., Arizona divides offenses into misdemeanors and felonies. Felonies are the most serious crimes that a person can commit

Class 1 Felony Crimes in Arizona

Introduction In Arizona, felonies are the most severe type of crime and carry stiff penalties. Felonies are broken down into six classes, with class

Arizona Laws on the Violation of Bail Bond Conditions

Introduction If you have been arrested for a crime in Arizona, depending on the severity of your crime as well as your previous history,

How to Bail Someone Out of Jail in Arizona

Introduction If a friend or family member has ever been arrested, then you probably know how stressful the experience can be. Along with worrying

Curfew Laws in Arizona

In Arizona, curfew laws are designed to keep minors safe and prevent juvenile crime. These laws restrict the times during which minors can be

ARS 13-702 – Arizona First Time Felony Offenders Statutes

Introduction Felony crimes generally carry a prison sentence of one year or longer, with the sentence increasing as you progress in severity from class

Tampering With Evidence Laws and Consequences in Arizona

Introduction Think back to when you were a child cartwheeling around the house, which inevitably led to breaking something important — a vase, picture

Arizona’s Cyberbullying Laws

Introduction What are the legal consequences of harassing another person using electronic means? How is cyberbullying defined in the state of Arizona? Cyberbullying is

Arizona Knife Laws

Introduction If you’re a knife enthusiast in Arizona, it’s time to break from your self-induced constraints and let your hair down; there are no

A Guide to Red Light Camera Tickets in Arizona

Introduction Arizona lawmakers are currently proposing a bill to eliminate photo radar throughout the state. The use of photo radars has been an ongoing

Arizona Castle Doctrine

Introduction Self-defense is justified in cases where a person feels it necessary to stand up for themselves against burglary, kidnapping, murder, or great bodily

Is Phoenix a Sanctuary City?

Introduction One of the areas of contention between the federal and the state agencies in Arizona today is whether Phoenix is a sanctuary city.

Criminal Littering and Polluting Laws in Arizona

Executive Summary Criminal littering or polluting is the unlawful disposal of trash or hazardous substances on public or someone’s private property, including discharging pollutants

Is it Illegal to Deny Someone Water in Arizona?

Introduction In Arizona, there is no statute that states it is illegal to refuse water to someone else in the state. This myth grew because

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