{"id":19073,"date":"2022-06-21T11:14:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T18:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=19073"},"modified":"2023-02-16T13:54:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T20:54:44","slug":"arizona-burglary-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/arizona-burglary-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona’s Burglary Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"
While it is common to hear “robbery” and “burglary” used interchangeably, there is a significant difference between the two. A robbery occurs when a victim is threatened and their property is forcefully taken from them.<\/p>\n
Burglary, on the other hand, is when someone intentionally enters a property to commit a theft or felony. Burglary is typically committed in places such as homes, condominiums, apartment complexes, and other residential and nonresidential properties.<\/p>\n
In Arizona, there are three degrees of burglary \u2014 all of which are felonies \u2014 and the penalties for each degree are serious.<\/p>\n
Burglary in the first degree is defined by A.R.S. \u00a7 13-1508, burglary in the second degree is defined by A.R.S. \u00a713-1507; and burglary in the third degree is defined by A.R.S. \u00a713-1506.<\/p>\n
Each level or degree of burglary is slightly different, creating tiers from least severe to most severe.<\/p>\n
Third-degree burglary is the least severe charge of burglary you can be charged in Arizona. According to A.R.S. \u00a713-1506<\/a>, an individual commits third-degree burglary if they do any of the following:<\/p>\n Third-degree burglary is a class four felony in Arizona. Class 4 felonies carry a prison sentence of 1.5 to 3 years. If the burglary is aggravated, the prison sentence extends up to 3.75 years.<\/p>\n Examples of third-degree burglary:<\/p>\n Second-degree burglary according to A.R.S. \u00a713-1507<\/a>:<\/p>\n Residential structures are places where people live, such as single-family homes, apartment complexes, condos, and townhomes.<\/p>\n Second-degree burglary is a class 3 felony in Arizona. Class 3 felonies are punishable by 2.5 to 7 years in prison or up to 8.75 years if it was an aggravated offense.<\/p>\n The most common example of second-degree burglary in Arizona is a home invasion. Entering into another person\u2019s home with the intent to commit a crime, such as stealing jewelry, electronics, or personal items, is also second-degree burglary.<\/p>\n First-degree burglary is the most severe form of burglary due to the aggressor being in possession of a weapon \u2014 commonly known as “armed burglary”. According to A.R.S. \u00a713-1508<\/a>, an individual commits first-degree burglary if they break into a commercial property, car, or residential property while knowingly possessing any of the following items:<\/p>\n *<\/strong>This list is not exhaustive, and many other items may be considered a weapon.<\/em><\/p>\n First-degree burglary in a nonresidential structure is a class three felony, which carries a prison sentence of 2.5 years to 8.75 years.<\/p>\n First-degree burglary in residential structure is a class 2 felony. Aggravated Class 2 felonies carry a prison sentence of 5 years to 12.5 years.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has been charged with burglary in Arizona, having an experienced Arizona burglary lawyer can mean the difference between the minimum and maximum sentencing. When you work with our award-winning criminal defense team, you get years of experience on your side. Contact our team immediately if you\u2019ve been charged with burglary in Arizona.<\/p>\n\n
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Second-Degree Burglary \u2013 A.R.S. 13-1507<\/h3>\n
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First-Degree Burglary \u2013 A.R.S. 13-1508<\/h3>\n
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