Arizona legal term
Physical force in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Physical force” 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 “Physical force” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Physical force" means force used upon or directed toward the body of another person and includes confinement, but does not include deadly physical force. 33. (A.R.S. § 13-105)
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