Arizona legal term
Protected conduct in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Protected conduct” 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 “Protected conduct” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Protected conduct" means conduct that is lawful under federal or state law, including any of the following: (a) Free exercise of religion. (A.R.S. § 13-721)
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