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January 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
Read MoreNovember 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
Read MoreNovember 26, 2025 | Assault & Violent Crimes
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 with… 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) Section13-3623 is the Arizona law that sets forth criminal… read more
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