Arizona legal term
Sufficient cause in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Sufficient cause” 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 “Sufficient cause” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Sufficient cause" means a reasonable belief that the circumstance is true or necessary and is less than a preponderance. 14. (A.R.S. § 13-3991)
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