Arizona statute

A.R.S. § 13-2511 — Hindering prosecution in the second degree; classification

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

Part of Chapter 25: Escape and Related Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

Criminal charges under this statute

Hindering prosecution in the second degree

Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2511

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. § 13-2511Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

A. A person commits hindering prosecution in the second degree if, with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another for any misdemeanor or petty offense, such person renders assistance to such person. B. Hindering prosecution in the second degree is a class 1 misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

Is hindering prosecution in the second degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

Hindering prosecution in the second degree is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2511.

Hindering prosecution in the second degree: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2511B)

Which Arizona statute covers hindering prosecution in the second degree?

Hindering prosecution in the second degree is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2511 (Hindering prosecution in the second degree; classification).

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