Arizona legal term
False or fraudulent pretense in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “False or fraudulent pretense” 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 “False or fraudulent pretense” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"False or fraudulent pretense" means the unauthorized use of an access device or the use of an access device to exceed authorized access. 10. (A.R.S. § 13-2301)
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