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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
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2025 | Assault & Violent Crimes
Domestic violence is an umbrella term that includes several crimes that one family or household member commits against another. Depending on the specific underlying offense, domestic violence can be a misdemeanor or a felony-level offense.If you have been charged with domestic violence in Arizona, AZ Defenders can represent you in negotiations with prosecutors and/or in… read more
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