Arizona statute

A.R.S. § 13-2512 — Hindering prosecution in the first degree; classification

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

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

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Hindering prosecution in the first degree

Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2512

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. § 13-2512Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

A. A person commits hindering prosecution in the first degree if, with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another for any felony, the person renders assistance to the other person. B. Hindering prosecution in the first degree is a class 5 felony, except that it is a class 3 felony if either: 1. The person knows or has reason to know that the offense involves terrorism or murder. 2. The person commits the offense with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal street gang.

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Questions this section answers

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

Hindering prosecution in the first degree is a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2512.

Hindering prosecution in the first degree — base offense: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2512B)

Which Arizona statute covers hindering prosecution in the first degree?

Hindering prosecution in the first degree is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2512 (Hindering prosecution in the first degree; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.