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 MoreOctober 31, 2025 | Sex Crimes
Under Arizona law, prostitution is a Class 1 misdemeanor that carries a maximum punishment of six months in jail with a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 days in jail for a first-time offender, up to $2,500 in fines plus additional surcharges, and up to three years of probation. The Phoenix prostitution crimes attorneys at AZ… read more
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2025 | Sex Crimes
Sexual abuse is a felony offense in Arizona under Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 13-1404. Those charged with sexual abuse face a Class 5 felony or a Class 3 felony, depending on the circumstances, which may result in several years of prison time if convicted. In this article, we explain how sexual abuse happens under Arizona… 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
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