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December 13, 2024 | Arizona Revised Statutes
Threatening another person with physical injury or serious property damage is illegal in the state of Arizona. You do not need to actually carry out the threat to be arrested and prosecuted for it. This makes threats different from other crimes that require committing a physical act upon another person, like criminal assault, kidnapping, sexual… read more
Read MoreDecember 12, 2024 | General
Arizona’s endangerment law ARS 13-1201, makes it a crime to put others at serious risk of death or physical injury. Violation of this law is punishable by jail time, fines, and other penalties. As we will see, you can be accused of endangerment for several kinds of behaviors. This is partly because the crime of… read more
Read MoreNovember 15, 2024 | assault & violent crimes
In Arizona, the context of a crime matters. Some offenses are more severe than others, and certain circumstances can lead to harsher penalties. These are called “aggravated” crimes. Aggravated crimes are often treated with more severity. For example, assault can become “aggravated” and is a felony if the defendant’s actions are considered especially severe under… read more
Read MoreNovember 15, 2024 | assault & violent crimes
Arizona law has multiple statutes that make violent behavior punishable as a crime. Here, we will cover how Arizona’s revised statutes make assaulting another person illegal, the remedies available to victims of criminal assault, and the defenses you may have if you are charged with criminal assault in the state. If you have been charged… read more
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2024 | assault & violent crimes
Arizona criminal law adheres to the principle of “let the punishment fit the crime” by categorizing criminal offenses into different levels of severity, including various degrees or “classes” of misdemeanors and felonies. Here, we examine the most severe Arizona felony class: Class 1 Felonies. No matter what kind of crime you may be charged with,… read more
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