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Entering or remaining unlawfully in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Entering or remaining unlawfully” 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 “Entering or remaining unlawfully” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Entering or remaining unlawfully" means an act by a person who enters or remains in or on a commercial nuclear generating station or a structure or fenced yard of a commercial nuclear generating station if that person's intent for entering or remaining is not licensed, authorized or otherwise privileged. 5. (A.R.S. § 13-4901)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.