Arizona legal term
Serious offense in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Serious offense” 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 “Serious offense” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Serious offense" has the same meaning as provided in section 13-706. (A.R.S. § 13-2907)
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