March 13, 2026 | Sex Crimes
Indecent exposure is a criminal offense in Arizona that, depending on the circumstances, can be a misdemeanor or a felony-level charge. Depending on factors like the age of the person in front of whom the act occurs, whether it is a first-time or a repeat offense, and how many prior offenses have been committed. A… 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
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Sex Crimes
Under Arizona law, a person commits sexual assault—more commonly known as rape—when one person intentionally or knowingly engages in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with another person without consent. Under ARS 13-1406, sexual assault is a class 2 felony, which carries with it at least 5.25 years in prison for first offenders and up… read more
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Sex Crimes
What you may have heard described as child pornography, Arizona law refers to as “sexual exploitation of a minor,” which is anyone under the age of 18. This is a serious statutory crime in Arizona under ARS 13-3553. If you are being accused of sexual exploitation of a minor in Arizona, you are facing a… read more
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Sex Crimes
In Arizona, ARS 13-1405 makes it illegal for a person 18 years of age or older to intentionally or knowingly engage in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with someone less than 18 years old—even if the minor consents. This is known as sexual conduct with a minor, commonly referred to as “statutory rape.” If… read more
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