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Threshold amount in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Threshold amount” 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 “Threshold amount” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Threshold amount" means a weight, market value or other form of measurement of an unlawful substance as follows: (a) One gram of heroin. (A.R.S. § 13-3401)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.