May 28, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes
Unlawful use of means of transportation under Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 13-1803 is a crime characterized by temporary, unauthorized use and/or control of another person’s vehicle. Conviction of unlawful use of means of transportation results in a class 5 felony if you were the driver or a class 6 felony if you were a passenger… read more
Read MoreMay 21, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Vehicular Crimes
Leaving the scene of an accident before you have met certain duties is a crime in Arizona that qualifies as a “hit and run” accident. In the case where death or physical injury occurs, you can be charged with a felony ranging from class 5 to class 2 under Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 28-661. In… read more
Read MoreMarch 20, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes
In Arizona, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 13-1602 is the law that makes it illegal to cause damage to another person’s property. In this post, we examine ARS 13-1602. We will cover how it defines criminal damage, the penalties for criminal damage upon conviction, and some possible defenses to a charge of criminal damage. If you… read more
Read MoreMarch 14, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes
ARS 13-1604 is Arizona’s aggravated criminal damage statute, which makes it illegal to. In this post, we examine Arizona’s aggravated criminal damage law. We will cover the types of aggravated criminal damage Arizona law makes punishable, the types of prison sentences and fines you can face if you are convicted of aggravated criminal damage, and… read more
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2025 | Arizona Order of Protection,Arizona Revised Statutes,Sex Crimes
If an adult attempts to engage a minor for the purpose of an eventual sexual encounter, then under ARS 13-3554, Arizona law defines this as luring a minor for sexual exploitation. It is a serious crime that can lead to felony-level penalties. In this post, we will see how Arizona law defines luring a minor… read more
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