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A.R.S. § 13-1508 — Burglary in the first degree; classification

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 15: Criminal Trespass and Burglary, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1508

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-1508Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits burglary in the first degree if such person or an accomplice violates the provisions of either section 13-1506 or 13-1507 and knowingly possesses explosives, a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument in the course of committing any theft or any felony. B. Burglary in the first degree of a nonresidential structure or a fenced commercial or residential yard is a class 3 felony. It is a class 2 felony if committed in a residential structure.

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Is burglary in the first degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: burglary in the first degree ranges from a Class 3 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1508.

Burglary in the first degree of a nonresidential structure or fenced commercial/residential yard: Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1508B) · Burglary in the first degree of a residential structure: Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1508B)

Which Arizona statute covers burglary in the first degree?

Burglary in the first degree is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1508 (Burglary in the first degree; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.