March 13, 2026 | Assault & Violent Crimes
Under Arizona law, knowingly restraining another person can subject you to a charge of unlawful imprisonment. Unlawful imprisonment is sometimes informally referred to as “false imprisonment,” although false imprisonment more commonly refers to a related civil claim. Depending on the circumstances, a conviction of unlawful imprisonment can be a Class 6 felony or a Class… read more
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2026 | Assault & Violent Crimes
Hazing is an activity that traditionally has taken place among college students in fraternity hazing cases, but it is not limited to them. Hazing became a criminal offense in Arizona effective with the 2022 enactment of Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Sections 13-1215 and 13-1216. A conviction for hazing under Arizona law can be a misdemeanor… read more
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2026 | Assault & Violent Crimes
In Arizona, committing forgery can be as simple as mimicking someone else’s signature on a check and presenting it to a bank to be cashed. In other cases, though, forgery methods can be more complex, involving a variety of tools specifically designed or adapted to forge written instruments. Possessing these kinds of tools with the… read more
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2026 | Assault & Violent Crimes
Under Arizona law, forgery involves altering a written document with the intent to defraud another person. A common example of forgery is trying to cash a check with a forged signature. Other common examples include creating fake prescriptions for medications or filling out unauthorized applications for credit using another person’s personal information. Depending on the… read more
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2026 | Assault & Violent Crimes
Armed robbery is a more serious form of the crime of robbery. It involves the possession, use, or threatened use of a deadly weapon or a simulated deadly weapon, or in some cases a dangerous instrument, during the commission of a robbery. Armed robbery is a Class 2 felony under Arizona law, the second-most severe… read more
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