Carrying a Knife in Arizona Arizona has particularly permissive laws when it comes to the ability to carry knives. Arizona statute A.R.S. 13-3120 governs knife-carrying regulations and explicitly prevents individual cities and municipalities from enacting their own knife laws. This allows for a legal cohesiveness across the entire state. Per Arizona law, knives are not …
Graffiti Charges in Arizona In Arizona, graffiti is classified as a type of criminal damage. More specifically, it is considered vandalism, which is defined as recklessly or intentionally defacing or damaging another person’s property without their consent. Depending on the extent of the damage, graffiti vandalism can be either a misdemeanor or a felony for …
Ramifications of a Criminal Record when Travelling Abroad International travel can prove difficult with a criminal record. Many countries have strict laws in place to prevent criminals from other nations crossing into their borders. These are generally countries which require you to obtain a visa in order to visit. Countries which currently prohibit convicted felons …
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Animal Abuse – When Arizona Law Meets Arizona News Headlines Arizona takes animal abuse charges seriously, although specific laws can vary from city to city. It is important to understand these laws to protect yourself, your own animals, and the animals around you. A Chandler woman was arrested recently on 55 counts of animal abuse …
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Municipal Codes in Arizona What is a Municipal Code? In Arizona, a municipal criminal code is a city’s rules or ordinances that make certain conduct illegal within that specific city’s municipal boundaries. This city criminal code fills in the gaps of Arizona’s state laws, known as Arizona Revised Statutes, as well as federal criminal laws, …
Sex Trafficking Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-1307 A.R.S. 13-1307 targets sex trafficking and prostitution, aiming to eradicate this crime. It criminalizes knowingly trafficking adults (18 or older) for prostitution or sexually explicit performances through deception, force, or coercion. This covers both individuals with the intent to coerce and those who are aware of coercion. The …
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Drug Paraphernalia Charges in Arizona In simple terms, A.R.S. 13-3415 addresses the possession, manufacture, delivery, and advertising of drug paraphernalia. The statute aims to deter and penalize activities related to drug use and distribution by regulating items used in the drug trade. While you can read the entire statute here, you can read its overview …
Disorderly Conduct Charges in Arizona Disorderly conduct is a legal term that encompasses disruptive or offensive behaviors, such as fighting, excessive noise, or abusive language, intended to disturb the peace or provoke immediate physical retaliation. In Arizona, A.R.S. 13-2904, read in full here, outlines the behaviors that constitute this offense and the associated penalties. Disorderly …
Shoplifting Laws in Arizona Shoplifting, the act of knowingly taking items from a store without paying for them, is a crime that can have serious consequences for both retailers and individuals. Defining Shoplifting per A.R.S. 13-1805 This statute, which can be found in full here, clearly defines shoplifting as the act of knowingly obtaining goods …
Criminal Damage Charges in Arizona A.R.S. 13-1602 defines the offense of criminal damage and outlines the various classifications and penalties associated with damaging or defacing property belonging to another person, utility property, or public/private buildings, structures, or surfaces. While you can read the full statute here, below is an overview of this statute and its …
