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February 6, 2026 | Theft & Shoplifting
Shoplifting is a common theft crime in Arizona. Under Arizona law, depending on the circumstances of the crime, a conviction for shoplifting can be either a misdemeanor or a felony offense. In either case, you could face incarceration, fines, restitution, and other legal and social consequences. If you are facing a shoplifting charge in Arizona,… read more
Read MoreUnder 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
Read MoreUnder 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 with… read more
Read MoreIn Arizona, you commit a third-degree burglary offense if you enter or remain in a commercial or other non-residential structure, or a fenced yard, with the intent to commit theft or a felony offense, or making entry into any part of a motor vehicle by means of a manipulation key or master key, with the… read more
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2026 | Theft & Shoplifting
Under Arizona law, a person commits second-degree burglary when that person unlawfully enters or remains in a residential structure with the intent to commit any theft or any felony inside. A conviction for second-degree burglary is a Class 3 felony in Arizona that can result in a prison term of up to 8.75 years for… read more
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