Arizona legal term
Criminal offense in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Criminal offense” 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 “Criminal offense” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Criminal offense" means conduct that gives a peace officer or prosecutor probable cause to believe that a felony, a misdemeanor, a petty offense or a violation of a local criminal ordinance has occurred. 7. (A.R.S. § 13-4401)
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