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Under Arizona law, a person commits kidnapping by knowingly restraining another person with the intent to engage in one of the specific acts listed in A.R.S. § 13-1304. Depending on the circumstances, it can be a Class 4, Class 3, or Class 2 felony. In some circumstances, kidnapping in Arizona can also be a federal… read more
Read MoreUnder 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 MoreHazing 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 MoreArmed 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
Read MoreMarch 14, 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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