Arizona legal term
Sexual offense in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Sexual 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 “Sexual offense” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Sexual offense" means oral sexual contact, sexual contact or sexual intercourse as defined in section 13-1401. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-1415)
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