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Historical prior felony conviction in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Historical prior felony conviction” 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 “Historical prior felony conviction” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Historical prior felony conviction" means: (a) Any prior felony conviction for which the offense of conviction either: (i) Mandated a term of imprisonment except for a violation of chapter 34 of this title involving a drug below the threshold amount. (A.R.S. § 13-105)

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