Arizona legal term
Voluntary act in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Voluntary act” 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 “Voluntary act” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Voluntary act" means a bodily movement performed consciously and as a result of effort and determination. 43. (A.R.S. § 13-105)
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