Understanding the Types of Homicide in Arizona Homicide, or causing the death of another person, is a serious offense throughout the country. In Arizona, homicide isn’t a single specific charge. Instead, it is classified into one of four different categories …
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 …
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 …
Arizona Dangerous Offenses In Arizona, being charged with a “dangerous offense” can have serious consequences. According to A.R.S. 13-105, a dangerous offense is an offense “involving the discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or …
What is a Dangerous Offense in Arizona? A.R.S. 13-704 and A.R.S. 13-105 Read More »
Rideout Law Group: Your Trusted Defense Against Second Degree Murder Charges in Arizona (ARS 13-1104) Second-degree murder charges in Arizona are grave, carrying severe consequences that can reshape your life. In such dire circumstances, the support of an experienced …
