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November 26, 2025 | Assault & Violent Crimes
Under Arizona law, organized retail theft can occur in one of two ways: Organized retail theft is a Class 4 felony in Arizona under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-1819. A first-time conviction can result in a prison sentence of up to 3.75 years and a fine of up to $150,000, although the prison time… read more
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Under Arizona law, the crime of theft can take different forms. Depending on the specific kind of theft, the crime can be a misdemeanor or a felony. In this post, we at AZ Defenders analyze Arizona’s theft crime statute, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-1802. We identify the various types of theft, the penalties associated… read more
Read MoreNovember 26, 2025 | Assault & Violent Crimes
In Arizona, it is unlawful to cause a child to suffer physical injury, to allow a child to be injured, or to put a child in a situation that endangers that child’s health or well-being. These behaviors are known as child abuse. Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-3623 is the Arizona law that sets forth… read more
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Under Arizona law, arson of an occupied structure means knowingly and unlawfully damaging a structure by causing a fire or explosion, where the structure is occupied or likely to be occupied by people at the time of the incident. Arson of an occupied structure is a Class 2 felony offense and the most serious form… read more
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