Arizona legal term
Homicide in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Homicide” 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 “Homicide” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Homicide" means first degree murder, second degree murder, manslaughter or negligent homicide. 3. (A.R.S. § 13-1101)
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