What Is Theft of Means of Transportation in Arizona Under ARS 13-1814?
Theft of means of transportation is Arizona’s vehicle theft crime under A.R.S. 13-1814. It covers knowingly controlling another person’s vehicle, taking it with intent to deprive, or using a false key or other unauthorized method, and it is usually charged as a class 3 felony. Under Arizona’s felony sentencing laws, a class 3 felony can […]
What Is Misconduct Involving Weapons in Arizona Under ARS 13-3102?
Misconduct involving weapons is an Arizona criminal charge under A.R.S. 13-3102, including subsections for prohibited possessor, concealed carry violations, and weapons in prohibited places. The statute is here: A.R.S. 13-3102. Penalties depend on the subsection and can be class 1 misdemeanor or felony, with jail or prison, fines up to $2,500 for a misdemeanor, and […]
What Is Kidnapping in Arizona Under ARS 13-1304?
Kidnapping in Arizona means knowingly restraining another person with the intent listed in A.R.S. 13-1304(A)(1) through (6), including holding for ransom, inflicting injury, sexually abusing, terrorizing, or interfering with a public servant. The statute is here, A.R.S. 13-1304, and it is often a class 2 felony. Under subsection B, if the victim is voluntarily released […]
What Is Robbery in Arizona Under ARS 13-1902?
Robbery is taking property from another person, or from the person’s immediate presence, against their will by using or threatening force. Under A.R.S. 13-1902, robbery is a class 4 felony, with no BAC threshold or license suspension because it is not a DUI offense. A first conviction can mean prison, probation, restitution, and felony fines […]
What Is Aggravated DUI in Arizona Under ARS 28-1383?
Aggravated DUI is Arizona’s felony DUI charge under A.R.S. 28-1383, usually under subsection (A)(1) for DUI while the person’s license is suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused, (A)(2) for a third DUI within 84 months, or (A)(3) for a child under 15 in the vehicle. It can also be based on extreme DUI, 0.15 or more, […]
What Happens for a Hit and Run in Arizona Under ARS 28-661?
Hit and run Arizona cases are governed by A.R.S. 28-661(A) and (B), which require a driver in a crash causing injury, death, or vehicle damage to stop, remain, exchange information, and render reasonable aid. A crash causing death or serious physical injury, then leaving, is a class 3 felony. If the driver leaves after a […]
What Is the Penalty for Driving on a Suspended License in Arizona?
Driving on a suspended license in Arizona is usually charged under A.R.S. 28-3473 as a class 1 misdemeanor. That offense carries up to 6 months in jail, no mandatory minimum jail term, a fine of up to $2,500, and probation, plus court costs. If the suspension came from DUI, the MVD can also impose a […]
What Is Transportation of Dangerous Drugs for Sale in Arizona (ARS 13-3407)?
Transportation of dangerous drugs for sale is charged under A.R.S. 13-3407(A)(7) when police allege you knowingly transported a dangerous drug, like methamphetamine, for sale. If the drug is for sale, the case can be a class 2 felony; meth cases are often alleged as dangerous drug trafficking. First-time class 2 felony sentencing can include 3 […]
What Is Transportation of Marijuana in Arizona Under ARS 13-3405?
Transportation of marijuana is a felony under Arizona law when prosecutors claim you moved marijuana in violation of A.R.S. 13-3405, Arizona’s marijuana statute. For less than 2 pounds, the charge is class 6 felony, 2 pounds or more but less than 4 pounds is class 5 felony, and 4 pounds or more is class 4 […]
Is Disorderly Conduct a Crime in Arizona Under ARS 13-2904?
Disorderly conduct is a crime in Arizona under A.R.S. 13-2904. Subsection A covers fighting, unreasonable noise, abusive or offensive language, disturbing a lawful meeting, making unreasonable noxious noise, or recklessly handling/displaying a deadly weapon. Most violations are class 1 misdemeanors, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to $2,500 in fines. If […]