Arizona legal term
Crime in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Crime” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Crime” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Crime" means a misdemeanor or a felony. 8. (A.R.S. § 13-105)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Compounding
- Hazing
- Misconduct involving weapons
- Unlawful residency
- Arrest of principal by surety
- Interfering with a crime scene investigation
- Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained
- Sending threatening or anonymous letter
- Taking into temporary custody
- Unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse
- Dangerous crimes against children
- Serious, violent or aggravated offenders
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.