Arizona Criminal Offenses

Arizona has a wide range of criminal offenses that you can be charged with. This page includes most, but not all, possible criminal offenses under Arizona law.

This page includes the following types of criminal offenses:

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Homicide

First Degree Murder
Second Degree Murder
Manslaughter
Negligent Homicide

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Assault and Related Offenses

Assault
Aggravated Assault
Endangerment
Threatening or Intimidating
Unlawfully Administering Intoxicating Liquors, Narcotic Drug, or Dangerous Drug
Dangerous or Deadly Assault by Prisoner or Juvenile
Prisoners Who Commit Assault with Intent to Incite to Riot or Participate in Riot
Assault by Vicious Animal
Drive By Shooting
Discharging a Firearm at a Structure
Prisoner Assault with Bodily Fluids
Aiming a Laser Pointer at a Peace Officer

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Kidnapping and Related Offenses

Kidnapping
Unlawful Imprisonment
Custodial Interference
Access Interference

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Sexual Offenses

Sexual Assault / Rape
Indecent Exposure
Public Sexual Indecency
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Conduct with a Minor
Sexual Assault of a Spouse
Molestation of a Child
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Indecent Exposure
Public Sexual Indecency
Sexual Misconduct by Behavioral Health Professionals
Unlawful Sexual Conduct
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Sexual Exploitation of Children
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation
Portraying Adult as Minor
Admitting Minors to Public Displays of Sexual Conduct

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Criminal Trespass and Burglary

Criminal Trespass
Burglary
Possession of Burglary Tools

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Criminal Damage to Property

Aggravated Criminal Damage
Criminal Damage
Criminal Littering or Polluting

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Drug Offenses

Possession, Use, Production, Sale or Transportation of Marijuana
Possession, Use, Administration, Acquisition, Sale, Manufacture or Transportation of Dangerous Drugs
Possession, Use, Administration, Acquisition, Sale, Manufacture or Transportation of Narcotic Drugs
Possession, Manufacture, Delivery and Advertisement of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession, Use, Administration, Acquisition, Sale, Manufacture or Transportation of Prescription Only Drugs
Possession and Sale of Peyote
Possession and Sale of Vapor Releasing Substance Containing a Toxic Substance
Nitrous Oxide Containers Violations
Selling or Giving Nitrous Oxide to Underage Person
Illegally Obtaining Nitrous Oxide Containers by Underage Person
Sale of Precursor or Regulated Chemicals
Possession or Sale of Precursor Chemicals, Regulated Chemicals, Substances or Equipment
Involving or Using Minors in Drug Offenses
Possession, Use, Sale or Transfer of Marijuana, Peyote, Prescription Drugs, Dangerous Drugs or Narcotic Drugs or Manufacture of Dangerous Drugs in a Drug Free School Zone
Use of Wire Communication or Electronic Communication in Drug Related Transactions
Using Building for Sale or Manufacture of Dangerous or Narcotic Drugs

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Theft

Theft
Theft of Means of Transportation
Unlawful Use of Means of Transportation
Theft by Extortion
Shoplifting
Unlawful Failure to Return Rented or Leased Property
Issuing a Bad Check
Unlawful Failure to Return a Motor Vehicle Subject to a Security Interest
Unlawful Use of Power of Attorney
Unlawful Use, Possession or Removal of Theft Detection Shielding Devices
Unlawful Possession, Use or Alteration of a Retail Sales Receipt or Universal Product Code
Misappropriation of Charter School Monies
Conducting a Chop Shop

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Robbery

Armed Robbery
Aggravated Robbery
Robbery

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Forgery and Related Offenses

Forgery
Criminal Possession of a Forgery Device
Taking Identity of Another Person
Criminal Simulation
Obtaining a Signature by Deception
Criminal Impersonation
Unlawful Use of Slugs
Fraudulent Creation or Possession of Admission Tickets

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Credit Card Fraud

Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
Theft of a Credit Card or Obtaining a Credit Card by Fraudulent Means
Receipt of Anything of Value Obtained by Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
Forgery of Credit Card
Possession of Machinery, Plate or Other Contrivance or Incomplete Credit Card
False Statement as to Financial Condition or Identity
Fraud by Person Authorized to Provide Goods or Services
Credit Card Transaction Record Theft
Unlawful Use of Scanning Device or Re-encoder

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Escape and Related Offenses

Resisting Arrest
Escape
Promoting Prison Contraband
Failure to Appear
Resisting an Order Directing, Regulating or Controlling Motor Vehicle
Hindering Prosecution
Failure to Discharge Duties
Promoting Secure Care Facility Contraband

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Organized Crime and Fraud

Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices
Computer Tampering
Unlawful Possession of an Access Device
Unlawful Release of Proprietary or Confidential Computer Security Information
Making Extortionate Extensions of Credit
Financing Extortionate Extensions of Credit
Collection of Extensions of Credit by Extortionate Means
Possession of Altered Property
Trafficking in Stolen Property
Participating in or Assisting a Criminal Syndicate
Leading or Participating in a Criminal Street Gang
Terrorism
Bribery of Participants in Professional or Amateur Games, Sports, Horse Races, Dog Races, or Contests
Illegal Control of an Enterprise
Illegally Conducting an Enterprise
Money Laundering

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Offenses Against Public Order

Disorderly Conduct
Harassment
Aggravated Harassment
Stalking
Unlawful Assembly
Loitering
False Reporting
False Reporting to Law Enforcement Agencies
Criminal Nuisance
Riot
Residential Picketing
Cruelty to Animals
Interference with Working or Service Animals
Dog Fighting
Presence at Dog Fight
Cockfighting
Presence at Cockfight
Interference with or Disruption of an Educational Institution
Unlawful Introduction of Disease or Parasite
Unlawful Violation of Fire Ban
Preventing Use of Telephone in Emergency
False Representation of Emergency
Use of Telephone to Terrify, Intimidate, Threaten, Harass, Annoy or Offend
Public Nuisance
Interference with Emergency Transmission on Citizens’ Band Radio Frequency
Obstructing a Highway or Other Public Thoroughfare
Automated Telephone Solicitation
Interference with Transmissions on Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Frequencies
Unlawful Solicitation of Tort Victims
Hoax

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Weapons and Explosives

Misconduct Involving Weapons
Misconduct Involving Explosives
Depositing Explosives
Unlawful Discharge of Firearms
Sale or Gift of Firearm to Minor
Misconduct Involving Simulated Explosive Devices
Minors Prohibited from Carrying or Possessing Firearms
Misconduct Involving Body Armor

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Arson

Reckless Burning
Arson of a Structure or Property
Arson of an Occupied Structure
Arson of an Occupied Jail or Prison Facility
Burning of Wildlands

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Business and Commercial Frauds

Deceptive Business Practices
False Advertising
Defrauding Secured Creditors
Defrauding Judgment Creditors
Fraud in Insolvency
Receiving Deposits in an Insolvent Financial Institution
Usury

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Obstruction of Public Administration

Personal Information on the World Wide Web
Obstructing Governmental Operations
Refusing to Aid a Peace Officer
Refusing to Assist in Fire Control
Compounding
Impersonating a Public Servant
Tampering with a Public Record
Securing the Proceeds of an Offense
Obstructing Criminal Investigations or Prosecutions
Obstructing Officer from Collecting Public Money

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Bribery

Bribery of a Public Servant or Party Officer
Trading in Public Office
Commercial Bribery
Offer to Exert Improper Influence on Public Officer or Employee for Consideration

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Perjury and Related Offenses

Perjury
False Swearing
Unsworn Falsification
Perjury by Inconsistent Statements

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Interference with Judicial and Other Proceedings

Interfering with Judicial Proceedings
Influencing a Witness
Receiving a Bribe by a Witness
Tampering with a Witness
Influencing a Juror
Receiving a Bribe by a Juror
Jury Tampering
Misconduct by a Juror
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Unlawful Grand Jury Disclosure
Unlawful Disclosure of an Indictment
Simulating Legal Process

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Eavesdropping and Communications

Surreptitious Photographing, Videotaping, Filming or Digitally Recording
False or Forged Messages
Opening, Reading or Publishing Sealed Letter of Another Without Authority
Sending Threatening or Anonymous Letter
Interception of Wire, Electronic and Oral Communications
Installation of Pen Register or Trap and Trace Device
Divulging Communication Service Information
Possession of Interception Devices

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Prostitution

Prostitution
Enticement of Persons for Purpose of Prostitution
Procurement by False Pretenses of Person for Purpose of Prostitution
Procuring or Placing Persons in House of Prostitution
Receiving Earnings of Prostitute
Causing Spouse to Become Prostitute
Taking Child for Purpose of Prostitution
Detention of Persons in House of Prostitution for Debt
Keeping or Residing in a House of Prostitution
Pandering
Transporting Persons for Purpose of Prostitution or other Immoral Purposes
Child Prostitution

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Gambling

Promotion of Gambling
Benefiting from Gambling
Betting and Wagering
Possession of a Gambling Device
Possession of Gambling Records

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Imitation Substance or Drug Offenses

Manufacture or Distribution of Imitation Controlled Substance
Manufacture or Distribution of Imitation Prescription-Only Drug
Manufacture or Distribution of Imitation Over-the-Counter Drug
Possession or Possession with Intent to Use Imitation Controlled Substance
Possession or Possession with Intent to Use Imitation Prescription-Only Drug
Possession or Possession with Intent to Use Imitation Over-the-Counter Drug
Manufacture of Certain Substances and Drugs by Certain Means

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Obscenity

Production, Publication, Sale, Possession and Presentation of Obscene Items
Coercing Acceptance of Obscene Articles or Publications
Furnishing Harmful Items to Minors
Public Display of Explicit Sexual Materials
Obscene or Indecent Telephone Communications to Minors for Commercial Purposes
Sale or Distribution of Material Harmful to Minors Through Vending Machines

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Family Offenses

Contributing to Delinquency and Dependency
Permitting Live, Health or Morals of Minor to Be Imperiled by Neglect, Abuse or Immoral Associations
Failure to Report Abuse, Physical Injury, Neglect
Denial or Deprivation of Medical or Surgical Care or Nourishment of Minors
False Reports
Hire or Use of Child Under Sixteen for Public Vocation
Furnishing of Tobacco to Minor
Minor Accepting or Receiving Tobacco
Child or Vulnerable Adult Abuse
Unlawful Sale or Purchase of Children

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Miscellaneous Offenses

Unlawful Use of Food Stamps
Defacing or Damaging Petroglyphs, Caves, or Caverns
Excavating Certain Sites
Abuse of Venerated Objects
Adding Poison or Other Harmful Substances to Food, Drink, or Medicine
Unlawful Copying or Sale of Sounds or Images from Recording Devices
Failure to Procure or Exhibit a Business License
Telecommunication Fraud
Obtaining Cable Television Services Fraudulently
Manufacturing, Distributing and Selling Unauthorized Decoding Devices
Obtaining Subscription Television Services Illegally
Distribution and Sale of Interception and Decoding Devices
Interruption of or Injury to Cable Television Systems
Consideration for Referral of Patient, Client, or Customer
Aggravated or Multiple Violations of Insurance Code
Unauthorized Manufacture, Duplication, Use or Possession of Key to a Public Building
Unlawful Subleasing of Motor Vehicle
Sale of Ticket in Excess of Regular Price
Obtaining Wireless Telecommunication Services or Wireless Telecommunication Devices Fraudulently
Dropping Objects from Overpass
Underage Tattoos, Brands, Scarifications and Piercings
Solicitations for American Veterans’ Organizations
Possession or Sale of Cloned Cellular or Wireless Telephones