Arizona legal term
Knife in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Knife” 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 “Knife” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Knife" means a cutting instrument and includes a sharpened or pointed blade. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-3120)
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