Bribery Laws in Arizona Bribery involves offering or accepting something of value in exchange for influence over a government official, or similar. It is a form of corruption that affects the legal system. As such, Arizona takes bribery offenses seriously …
Marijuana Crimes: A.R.S. 13-3405 When Prop 207 passed in Arizona in 2020, it became legal to possess, consume, cultivate, transport, or process a certain amount of marijuana within the state. However, Prop 207 was not a blanket allowance to use …
Statute of Limitations for Crimes in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-107 The statute of limitations in Arizona describes the amount of time that the prosecution has to bring a case against a defendant following an alleged crime. These time limitations vary depending …
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Juvenile Felony Charges for Those Under Age 18: A.R.S. 13-501 While many juvenile felony charges are tried in juvenile court, where the offender is more likely to be sent to diversion programs or given other rehabilitative penalties, the state of …
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Dangerous Drug Crimes: A.R.S. 13-3407 In Arizona, dangerous drug offenses are classified as felonies. Drugs labeled as “dangerous” by Arizona law include PCP, methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, acid, LSD, ecstasy, mushrooms, and amphetamines. A full listing of all dangerous drugs can …
Trafficking in Stolen Property: A.R.S. 13-2307 Trafficking in stolen property typically involves profiting by reselling property that has been stolen. This may be found in cases of credit card fraud, pawn shop schemes, and shady online or street reselling. According …
Fishing Without a License: A.R.S. 17-331 Arizona is home to a great many lakes and rivers, making fishing a popular hobby among residents and visitors alike. However, Arizona requires anyone intending to fish within the state to obtain a valid …
False Reporting: A.R.S. 13-2907 and 13-2907.01 False reporting charges can involve making misrepresentative statements to law enforcement or falsely reporting emergency situations with the intent to cause some sort of serious response. The state of Arizona divides this criminal offense …
The “Insanity Defense” – Guilty Except Insane: A.R.S. 13-502 One defense the state of Arizona allows for in criminal cases is the “guilty except insane” (GEI) defense, sometimes referred to colloquially as the “insanity defense.” This defense states that the …
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Prescription Drug Trafficking: A.R.S. 13-3406 Trafficking, or otherwise illegally selling or distributing, prescription drugs is unlawful in Arizona. While prescription drugs themselves are legal, it is illegal to possess or use them unless they were obtained through a prescription from …
