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Good faith mistake in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Good faith mistake” 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 “Good faith mistake” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Good faith mistake" means a reasonable judgmental error concerning the existence of facts that if true would be sufficient to constitute probable cause. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-3925)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.