January 23, 2026 | Assault & Violent Crimes
Robbery is already a serious felony offense in Arizona. When it is committed with one or more accomplices, it becomes aggravated robbery under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-1903. Aggravated robbery is a Class 3 felony in Arizona. AZ Defenders represents people charged with robbery and aggravated robbery in Arizona. If you have been charged… read more
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Under Arizona law, robbery can take different forms, including armed robbery and aggravated robbery. In this post, we focus on the basic offense of robbery, as it is defined under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-1902. While theft and robbery involve taking someone else’s property without that person’s permission, an important difference between these two offenses… read more
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2026 | Assault & Violent Crimes
In Arizona, trafficking in stolen property means knowingly or recklessly selling, transferring, distributing, dispensing, or otherwise disposing of stolen property. Trafficking in stolen property includes buying, receiving, possessing, or obtaining control of stolen property with the intent to sell, transfer, distribute, dispense, or otherwise dispose of the property. The Arizona law that makes trafficking in… read more
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2026 | Assault & Violent Crimes
Shoplifting is a common theft crime in Arizona. Under Arizona law, depending on the circumstances of the crime, a conviction for shoplifting can be either a misdemeanor or a felony offense. In either case, you could face incarceration, fines, restitution, and other legal and social consequences. If you are facing a shoplifting charge in Arizona,… read more
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