Arizona legal term
Threat to public safety in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Threat to public safety” 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 “Threat to public safety” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Threat to public safety" means charged with the commission of any of the following: (a) A crime involving the discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or the infliction of physical injury on another person. (A.R.S. § 13-4501)
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