Arizona legal term
Without consent in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Without consent” 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 “Without consent” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Without consent" includes any of the following: (a) The victim is coerced by the immediate use or threatened use of force against a person or property. (A.R.S. § 13-1401)
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