Arizona legal term
Possess in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Possess” 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 “Possess” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Possess" means knowingly to have physical possession or otherwise to exercise dominion or control over property. 35. (A.R.S. § 13-105)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Possession or sale of precursor chemicals, regulated chemicals, substances or equipment
- Unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter
- Unlawful use of an electronic communication device by a minor
- Admission tickets
- Conducting a chop shop
- Criminal simulation
- Impersonating a peace officer
- Impersonating a public servant
- Manufacture of certain substances and drugs by certain means
- Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance
- Manufacture or distribution of imitation over-the-counter drug
- Manufacture or distribution of imitation prescription-only drug
Related terms in the same statutes
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