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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-109 - Place of trial

13-109.
Place of trial
A. Criminal prosecutions shall be tried in the county in which conduct constituting any element of the offense or a result of such conduct occurred,  unless otherwise provided by law.
B. The following special provisions apply:
1. If conduct constituting an element of an offense or a result constituting an element of an offense occurs in two or more counties,  trial of the offense may be held in any of the counties concerned;  or
2. A person who in one county solicits,  aids,  abets or attempts to aid another in the planning or commission of an offense in another county may be tried for the offense in either county;  or
3. If an offense is committed in transit and it cannot readily be determined in which county the offense was committed,  trial of the offense may be held in any county through or over which the transit occurred;  or
4. If the cause of death is inflicted in one county and death ensues in another county,  trial of the offense may be held in either county. If the cause of death is inflicted in one county and death ensues out of this state,  trial of the offense shall be in the county where the cause was inflicted. If the body of a homicide victim is found in a county,  it is presumed that the cause of death was inflicted in that county;  or
5. If an offense is committed on the boundary of two or more counties or within one mile of such boundary,  trial of the offense may be held in any of the counties concerned;  or
6. A person who obtains property unlawfully may be tried in any county in which such person exerts control over the property;  or
7. A person who commits a preparatory offense may be tried in any county in which any act that is an element of the offense,  including the agreement in conspiracy,  is committed.
C. If an offense has been committed within this state and it cannot readily be determined within which county or counties the commission took place,  trial may be held in the county in which the defendant resides or,  if the defendant has no fixed residence,  in the county in which the defendant is apprehended or to which the defendant is extradited.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-110 - Conviction for attempt although crime perpetrated

13-110.
Conviction for attempt although crime perpetrated
A person may be convicted of an attempt to commit a crime,  although it appears upon the trial that the crime intended or attempted was perpetrated by the person in pursuance of such an attempt,  unless the court,  in its discretion,  discharges the jury and directs the person to be tried for the crime.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-111 - Former jeopardy or acquittal as bar to same or lesser offenses

13-111.
Former jeopardy or acquittal as bar to same or lesser offenses
When the defendant is convicted or acquitted,  or has once been placed in jeopardy upon an indictment or information,  the conviction,  acquittal or jeopardy is a bar to another indictment or information for the offense charged in either,  or for an attempt to commit the offense,  or for any offense necessarily included therein,  of which he might have been convicted under the indictment or information.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-113 - Conviction or acquittal in one county as bar to prosecution in another

13-113.
Conviction or acquittal in one county as bar to prosecution in another
Where a person may be tried for an offense in two or more counties,  a conviction or acquittal of the offense in one county shall be a bar to a prosecution for the same offense in another county.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-114 - Speedy trial; counsel; witnesses and confrontation

13-114.
Speedy trial;  counsel;  witnesses and confrontation
In a criminal action defendant is entitled:
1. To have a speedy public trial by an impartial jury of the county in which the offense is alleged to have been committed.
2. To have counsel.
3. To produce witnesses on his behalf,  and to be confronted with the witnesses against him in the presence of the court,  except that the testimony or deposition of a witness may be received in evidence at the trial as by law prescribed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-115 - Presumption of innocence and benefit of doubt; degrees of guilt

13-115.
Presumption of innocence and benefit of doubt;  degrees of guilt
A. A defendant in a criminal action is presumed to be innocent until the contrary is proved,  and in case of a reasonable doubt whether his guilt is satisfactorily shown,  he is entitled to be acquitted.
B. When it appears that a defendant has committed a crime or public offense,  and there is reasonable ground of doubt in which of two or more degrees he is guilty,  he may be convicted of the lowest of such degrees only.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-116 - Double punishment

13-116.
Double punishment
An act or omission which is made punishable in different ways by different sections of the laws may be punished under both,  but in no event may sentences be other than concurrent. An acquittal or conviction and sentence under either one bars a prosecution for the same act or omission under any other,  to the extent the Constitution of the United States or of this state require.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-117 - Defendant as witness; no comment on failure to testify

13-117.
Defendant as witness;  no comment on failure to testify
A. A defendant in a criminal action or proceeding shall not be compelled to be a witness against himself,  but may be a witness in his own behalf. If he offers himself as a witness in his own behalf,  he may be cross-examined to the same extent and subject to the same rules as any other witness.
B. The defendant's neglect or refusal to be a witness in his own behalf shall not in any manner prejudice him,  or be used against him on the trial or proceedings.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-118 - Sexual motivation special allegation; procedures; definition

13-118.
Sexual motivation special allegation;  procedures;  definition
A. In each criminal case involving an offense other than a sexual offense,  the prosecutor may file a special allegation of sexual motivation if sufficient admissible evidence exists that would justify a finding of sexual motivation by a reasonable and objective finder of fact.
B. If the prosecutor files a special allegation of sexual motivation,  the state shall prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the offense with a sexual motivation. The trier of fact shall find a special verdict as to whether the defendant committed the offense with a sexual motivation.
C. For purposes of this section " sexual motivation"  means that one of the purposes for which the defendant committed the crime was for the purpose of the defendant's sexual gratification.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-120 - Disposition of property taken from defendant; receipts

13-120.
Disposition of property taken from defendant;  receipts
A. When money or other property is taken from a defendant arrested upon a charge of a crime or public offense,  the officer taking it shall at the time make duplicate receipts therefor,  specifying particularly the amount of money or the kind of property taken. The officer shall deliver one receipt to the defendant and shall file the other forthwith with the magistrate or clerk of the court to which the officer makes the return of arrest.
B. When such money or property is taken by a police officer of an incorporated city or town,  he shall deliver one receipt to the defendant and the other,  with the property,  forthwith to the clerk or other person in charge of the police office in the city or town.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-121 - Jurisdiction of the court in proceedings subsequent to trial and sentencing

13-121.
Jurisdiction of the court in proceedings subsequent to trial and sentencing
Whenever any further proceedings are instituted before the trial court subsequent to the original trial and sentencing,  excepting motions for new trial made within one year after the rendition of the verdict or the finding of the court,  the court in the same action shall have jurisdiction to hear such matter only after due proof has been made that notice of such proceeding has been given to the attorney general at least ten days prior to such hearing.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-122 - Action for recovery of public monies

13-122.
Action for recovery of public monies
This state or any political subdivision of this state may maintain an action against any person convicted of an offense for the recovery of any public monies paid to the person. Venue for such an action is in the superior court in the county where the monies were paid,  where a sale was made or where the defendant resides.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-123 - Certificate of special public importance

13-123.
Certificate of special public importance
In any action for a prosecution involving a dangerous crime against children,  the state may file a certificate stating that the case is of special public importance. The clerk shall immediately furnish a copy of the certificate to the chief judge of the superior court in the county in which the action is pending and,  after receiving the copy,  the chief judge shall immediately designate a judge to hear and determine the action. The judge designated shall,  consistent with the rules of criminal procedure,  expedite the action and the action shall take precedence over prosecution of any other proceeding.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-202 - Construction of statutes with respect to culpability

13-202.
Construction of statutes with respect to culpability
A. If a statute defining an offense prescribes a culpable mental state that is sufficient for commission of the offense without distinguishing among the elements of such offense,  the prescribed mental state shall apply to each such element unless a contrary legislative purpose plainly appears.
B. If a statute defining an offense does not expressly prescribe a culpable mental state that is sufficient for commission of the offense,  no culpable mental state is required for the commission of such offense,  and the offense is one of strict liability unless the proscribed conduct necessarily involves a culpable mental state. If the offense is one of strict liability,  proof of a culpable mental state will also suffice to establish criminal responsibility.
C. If a statute provides that criminal negligence suffices to establish an element of an offense,  that element also is established if a person acts intentionally,  knowingly or recklessly. If acting recklessly suffices to establish an element,  that element also is established if a person acts intentionally or knowingly. If acting knowingly suffices to establish an element,  that element is also established if a person acts intentionally.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-203 - Causal relationship between conduct and result; relationship to mental culpability

13-203.
Causal relationship between conduct and result;  relationship to mental culpability
A. Conduct is the cause of a result when both of the following exist:
1. But for the conduct the result in question would not have occurred.
2. The relationship between the conduct and result satisfies any additional causal requirements imposed by the statute defining the offense.
B. If intentionally causing a particular result is an element of an offense,  and the actual result is not within the intention or contemplation of the person,  that element is established if:
1. The actual result differs from that intended or contemplated only in the respect that a different person or different property is injured or affected or that the injury or harm intended or contemplated would have been more serious or extensive than that caused;  or
2. The actual result involves similar injury or harm as that intended or contemplated and occurs in a manner which the person knows or should know is rendered substantially more probable by such person's conduct.
C. If recklessly or negligently causing a particular result is an element of an offense,  and the actual result is not within the risk of which the person is aware or in the case of criminal negligence,  of which the person should be aware,  that element is established if:
1. The actual result differs from the probable result only in the respect that a different person or different property is injured or affected or that the injury or harm intended or contemplated would have been more serious or extensive than that caused;  or
2. The actual result involves similar injury or harm as the probable result and occurs in a manner which the person knows or should know is rendered substantially more probable by such person's conduct.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-204 - Effect of ignorance or mistake upon criminal liability

13-204.
Effect of ignorance or mistake upon criminal liability
A. Ignorance or a mistaken belief as to a matter of fact does not relieve a person of criminal liability unless:
1. It negates the culpable mental state required for commission of the offense;  or
2. It supports a defense of justification as defined in chapter 4 of this title.
B. Ignorance or mistake as to a matter of law does not relieve a person of criminal responsibility.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-205 - Affirmative defenses; justification; burden of proof

13-205.
Affirmative defenses;  justification;  burden of proof
A. Except as otherwise provided by law,  a defendant shall prove any affirmative defense raised by a preponderance of the evidence. Justification defenses under chapter 4 of this title are not affirmative defenses. Justification defenses describe conduct that,  if not justified,  would constitute an offense but,  if justified,  does not constitute criminal or wrongful conduct. If evidence of justification pursuant to chapter 4 of this title is presented by the defendant,  the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant did not act with justification.
B. This section does not affect the presumption contained in section 13-411,  subsection C and section 13-503.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-206 - Entrapment

13-206.
Entrapment
A. It is an affirmative defense to a criminal charge that the person was entrapped. To claim entrapment,  the person must admit by the person's testimony or other evidence the substantial elements of the offense charged.
B. A person who asserts an entrapment defense has the burden of proving the following by clear and convincing evidence:
1. The idea of committing the offense started with law enforcement officers or their agents rather than with the person.
2. The law enforcement officers or their agents urged and induced the person to commit the offense.
3. The person was not predisposed to commit the type of offense charged before the law enforcement officers or their agents urged and induced the person to commit the offense.
C. A person does not establish entrapment if the person was predisposed to commit the offense and the law enforcement officers or their agents merely provided the person with an opportunity to commit the offense. It is not entrapment for law enforcement officers or their agents merely to use a ruse or to conceal their identity. The conduct of law enforcement officers and their agents may be considered in determining if a person has proven entrapment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-301 - Definition of accomplice

13-301.
Definition of accomplice
In this title,  unless the context otherwise requires,  " accomplice"  means a person,  other than a peace officer acting in his official capacity within the scope of his authority and in the line of duty,  who with the intent to promote or facilitate the commission of an offense:
1. Solicits or commands another person to commit the offense;  or
2. Aids,  counsels,  agrees to aid or attempts to aid another person in planning or committing an offense.
3. Provides means or opportunity to another person to commit the offense.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-303 - Criminal liability based upon conduct of another

13-303.
Criminal liability based upon conduct of another
A. A person is criminally accountable for the conduct of another if:
1. The person is made accountable for such conduct by the statute defining the offense;  or
2. Acting with the culpable mental state sufficient for the commission of the offense,  such person causes another person,  whether or not such other person is capable of forming the culpable mental state,  to engage in such conduct;  or
3. The person is an accomplice of such other person in the commission of an offense including any offense that is a natural and probable or reasonably foreseeable consequence of the offense for which the person was an accomplice.
B. If causing a particular result is an element of an offense,  a person who acts with the kind of culpability with respect to the result that is sufficient for the commission of the offense is guilty of that offense if:
1. The person solicits or commands another person to engage in the conduct causing such result;  or
2. The person aids,  counsels,  agrees to aid or attempts to aid another person in planning or engaging in the conduct causing such result.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-304 - Nondefenses to criminal liability based upon conduct of another

13-304.
Nondefenses to criminal liability based upon conduct of another
In any prosecution for an offense in which the criminal liability of the accused is based upon the conduct of another under section 13-303 or pursuant to section 13-1003,  it is no defense that:
1. The other person has not been prosecuted for or convicted of such offense,  or has been acquitted of such offense,  or has been convicted of a different offense or degree of offense or has an immunity to prosecution or conviction for such offense;  or
2. The accused belongs to a class of persons who by definition of the offense are legally incapable of committing the offense in an individual capacity.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-305 - Criminal liability of enterprises; definitions

13-305.
Criminal liability of enterprises;  definitions
A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law,  an enterprise commits an offense if:
1. The conduct constituting the offense consists of a failure to discharge a specific duty imposed by law;  or
2. The conduct undertaken in behalf of the enterprise and constituting the offense is engaged in,  authorized,  solicited,  commanded or recklessly tolerated by the directors of the enterprise in any manner or by a high managerial agent acting within the scope of employment;  or
3. The conduct constituting the offense is engaged in by an agent of the enterprise while acting within the scope of employment and in behalf of the enterprise;  and
(a) The offense is a misdemeanor or petty offense;  or
(b) The offense is defined by a statute which imposes criminal liability on an enterprise.
B. As used in this section:
1. " Agent"  means any officer,  director,  employee of an enterprise or any other person who is authorized to act in behalf of the enterprise.
2. " High managerial agent"  means an officer of an enterprise or any other agent in a position of comparable authority with respect to the formulation of enterprise policy.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-306 - Criminal liability of an individual for conduct of an enterprise

13-306.
Criminal liability of an individual for conduct of an enterprise
A person is criminally liable for conduct constituting an offense which such person performs or causes to be performed in the name of or in behalf of an enterprise to the same extent as if such conduct were performed in such person's own name or behalf.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-401 - Unavailability of justification defense; justification as defense

13-401.
Unavailability of justification defense;  justification as defense
A. Even though a person is justified under this chapter in threatening or using physical force or deadly physical force against another,  if in doing so such person recklessly injures or kills an innocent third person,  the justification afforded by this chapter is unavailable in a prosecution for the reckless injury or killing of the innocent third person.
B. Except as provided in subsection A,  justification,  as defined in this chapter,  is a defense in any prosecution for an offense pursuant to this title.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-402 - Justification; execution of public duty

13-402.
Justification;  execution of public duty
A. Unless inconsistent with the other sections of this chapter defining justifiable use of physical force or deadly physical force or with some other superseding provision of law,  conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable when it is required or authorized by law.
B. The justification afforded by subsection A also applies if:
1. A reasonable person would believe such conduct is required or authorized by the judgment or direction of a competent court or tribunal or in the lawful execution of legal process,  notwithstanding lack of jurisdiction of the court or defect in the legal process;  or
2. A reasonable person would believe such conduct is required or authorized to assist a peace officer in the performance of such officer's duties,  notwithstanding that the officer exceeded the officer's legal authority.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-403 - Justification; use of physical force

13-403.
Justification;  use of physical force
The use of physical force upon another person which would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable and not criminal under any of the following circumstances:
1. A parent or guardian and a teacher or other person entrusted with the care and supervision of a minor or incompetent person may use reasonable and appropriate physical force upon the minor or incompetent person when and to the extent reasonably necessary and appropriate to maintain discipline.
2. A superintendent or other entrusted official of a jail,  prison or correctional institution may use physical force for the preservation of peace,  to maintain order or discipline,  or to prevent the commission of any felony or misdemeanor.
3. A person responsible for the maintenance of order in a place where others are assembled or on a common motor carrier of passengers,  or a person acting under his direction,  may use physical force if and to the extent that a reasonable person would believe it necessary to maintain order,  but such person may use deadly physical force only if reasonably necessary to prevent death or serious physical injury.
4. A person acting under a reasonable belief that another person is about to commit suicide or to inflict serious physical injury upon himself may use physical force upon that person to the extent reasonably necessary to thwart the result.
5. A duly licensed physician or a registered nurse or a person acting under his direction,  or any other person who renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency occurrence,  may use reasonable physical force for the purpose of administering a recognized and lawful form of treatment which is reasonably adapted to promoting the physical or mental health of the patient if:
(a) The treatment is administered with the consent of the patient or,  if the patient is a minor or an incompetent person,  with the consent of his parent,  guardian or other person entrusted with his care and supervision except as otherwise provided by law;  or
(b) The treatment is administered in an emergency when the person administering such treatment reasonably believes that no one competent to consent can be consulted and that a reasonable person,  wishing to safeguard the welfare of the patient,  would consent.
6. A person may otherwise use physical force upon another person as further provided in this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-404 - Justification; self-defense

13-404.
Justification;  self-defense
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  a person is justified in threatening or using physical force against another when and to the extent a reasonable person would believe that physical force is immediately necessary to protect himself against the other's use or attempted use of unlawful physical force.
B. The threat or use of physical force against another is not justified:
1. In response to verbal provocation alone;  or
2. To resist an arrest that the person knows or should know is being made by a peace officer or by a person acting in a peace officer's presence and at his direction,  whether the arrest is lawful or unlawful,  unless the physical force used by the peace officer exceeds that allowed by law;  or
3. If the person provoked the other's use or attempted use of unlawful physical force,  unless:
(a) The person withdraws from the encounter or clearly communicates to the other his intent to do so reasonably believing he cannot safely withdraw from the encounter;  and
(b) The other nevertheless continues or attempts to use unlawful physical force against the person.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-405 - Justification; use of deadly physical force

13-405.
Justification;  use of deadly physical force
A. A person is justified in threatening or using deadly physical force against another:
1. If such person would be justified in threatening or using physical force against the other under section 13-404,  and
2. When and to the degree a reasonable person would believe that deadly physical force is immediately necessary to protect himself against the other's use or attempted use of unlawful deadly physical force.
B. A person has no duty to retreat before threatening or using deadly physical force pursuant to this section if the person is in a place where the person may legally be and is not engaged in an unlawful act.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-406 - Justification; defense of a third person

13-406.
Justification;  defense of a third person
A person is justified in threatening or using physical force or deadly physical force against another to protect a third person if,  under the circumstances as a reasonable person would believe them to be,  such person would be justified under section 13-404 or 13-405 in threatening or using physical force or deadly physical force to protect himself against the unlawful physical force or deadly physical force a reasonable person would believe is threatening the third person he seeks to protect.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-407 - Justification; use of physical force in defense of premises

13-407.
Justification;  use of physical force in defense of premises
A. A person or his agent in lawful possession or control of premises is justified in threatening to use deadly physical force or in threatening or using physical force against another when and to the extent that a reasonable person would believe it immediately necessary to prevent or terminate the commission or attempted commission of a criminal trespass by the other person in or upon the premises.
B. A person may use deadly physical force under subsection A only in the defense of himself or third persons as described in sections 13-405 and 13-406.
C. In this section,  " premises"  means any real property and any structure,  movable or immovable,  permanent or temporary,  adapted for both human residence and lodging whether occupied or not.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-408 - Justification; use of physical force in defense of property

13-408.
Justification;  use of physical force in defense of property
A person is justified in using physical force against another when and to the extent that a reasonable person would believe it necessary to prevent what a reasonable person would believe is an attempt or commission by the other person of theft or criminal damage involving tangible movable property under his possession or control,  but such person may use deadly physical force under these circumstances as provided in sections 13-405,  13-406 and 13-411.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-409 - Justification; use of physical force in law enforcement

13-409.
Justification;  use of physical force in law enforcement
A person is justified in threatening or using physical force against another if in making or assisting in making an arrest or detention or in preventing or assisting in preventing the escape after arrest or detention of that other person,  such person uses or threatens to use physical force and all of the following exist:
1. A reasonable person would believe that such force is immediately necessary to effect the arrest or detention or prevent the escape.
2. Such person makes known the purpose of the arrest or detention or believes that it is otherwise known or cannot reasonably be made known to the person to be arrested or detained.
3. A reasonable person would believe the arrest or detention to be lawful.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-410 - Justification; use of deadly physical force in law enforcement

13-410.
Justification;  use of deadly physical force in law enforcement
A. The threatened use of deadly physical force by a person against another is justified pursuant to section 13-409 only if a reasonable person effecting the arrest or preventing the escape would believe the suspect or escapee is:
1. Actually resisting the discharge of a legal duty with deadly physical force or with the apparent capacity to use deadly physical force;  or
2. A felon who has escaped from lawful confinement;  or
3. A felon who is fleeing from justice or resisting arrest with physical force.
B. The use of deadly physical force by a person other than a peace officer against another is justified pursuant to section 13-409 only if a reasonable person effecting the arrest or preventing the escape would believe the suspect or escapee is actually resisting the discharge of a legal duty with physical force or with the apparent capacity to use deadly physical force.
C. The use of deadly force by a peace officer against another is justified pursuant to section 13-409 only when the peace officer reasonably believes that it is necessary:
1. To defend himself or a third person from what the peace officer reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force.
2. To effect an arrest or prevent the escape from custody of a person whom the peace officer reasonably believes:
(a) Has committed,  attempted to commit,  is committing or is attempting to commit a felony involving the use or a threatened use of a deadly weapon.
(b) Is attempting to escape by use of a deadly weapon.
(c) Through past or present conduct of the person which is known by the peace officer that the person is likely to endanger human life or inflict serious bodily injury to another unless apprehended without delay.
(d) Is necessary to lawfully suppress a riot if the person or another person participating in the riot is armed with a deadly weapon.
D. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter,  a peace officer is justified in threatening to use deadly physical force when and to the extent a reasonable officer believes it necessary to protect himself against another's potential use of physical force or deadly physical force.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-411 - Justification; use of force in crime prevention; applicability

13-411.
Justification;  use of force in crime prevention;  applicability
A. A person is justified in threatening or using both physical force and deadly physical force against another if and to the extent the person reasonably believes that physical force or deadly physical force is immediately necessary to prevent the other's commission of arson of an occupied structure under section 13-1704,  burglary in the second or first degree under section 13-1507 or 13-1508,  kidnapping under section 13-1304,  manslaughter under section 13-1103,  second or first degree murder under section 13-1104 or 13-1105,  sexual conduct with a minor under section 13-1405,  sexual assault under section 13-1406,  child molestation under section 13-1410,  armed robbery under section 13-1904 or aggravated assault under section 13-1204,  subsection A,  paragraphs 1 and 2.
B. There is no duty to retreat before threatening or using physical force or deadly physical force justified by subsection A of this section.
C. A person is presumed to be acting reasonably for the purposes of this section if the person is acting to prevent what the person reasonably believes is the imminent or actual commission of any of the offenses listed in subsection A of this section.
D. This section includes the use or threatened use of physical force or deadly physical force in a person's home,  residence,  place of business,  land the person owns or leases,  conveyance of any kind,  or any other place in this state where a person has a right to be.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-412 - Duress

13-412.
Duress
A. Conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense is justified if a reasonable person would believe that he was compelled to engage in the proscribed conduct by the threat or use of immediate physical force against his person or the person of another which resulted or could result in serious physical injury which a reasonable person in the situation would not have resisted.
B. The defense provided by subsection A is unavailable if the person intentionally,  knowingly or recklessly placed himself in a situation in which it was probable that he would be subjected to duress.
C. The defense provided by subsection A is unavailable for offenses involving homicide or serious physical injury.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-414 - Justification; use of reasonable and necessary means

13-414.
Justification;  use of reasonable and necessary means
A correctional officer as defined in section 41-1661 may use all reasonable and necessary means including deadly force to prevent the attempt of a prisoner sentenced to the custody of the state department of corrections to:
1. Escape from custody or from a correctional facility.
2. Take another person as a hostage.
3. Cause serious bodily harm to another person.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-415 - Justification; domestic violence

13-415.
Justification;  domestic violence
If there have been past acts of domestic violence as defined in section 13-3601,  subsection A against the defendant by the victim,  the state of mind of a reasonable person under sections 13-404,  13-405 and 13-406 shall be determined from the perspective of a reasonable person who has been a victim of those past acts of domestic violence.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-416 - Justification; use of reasonable and necessary means; definition

13-416.
Justification;  use of reasonable and necessary means;  definition
A. A security officer who is employed by a private contractor may use all reasonable and necessary means,  including deadly force,  to prevent a prisoner in the custody of the private contractor from the following:
1. Escaping from the custody of a law enforcement officer,  an authorized custodial agent or a correctional facility.
2. Taking another person as a hostage or causing death or serious bodily harm to another person.
B. Security officers who are described in subsection A and who are employed by private prisons in this state shall meet or exceed the minimal training standards established by the American correctional association.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " private contractor"  means a person that contracts with any governmental entity to provide detention or incarceration services for prisoners.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-417 - Necessity defense

13-417.
Necessity defense
A. Conduct that would otherwise constitute an offense is justified if a reasonable person was compelled to engage in the proscribed conduct and the person had no reasonable alternative to avoid imminent public or private injury greater than the injury that might reasonably result from the person's own conduct.
B. An accused person may not assert the defense under subsection A if the person intentionally,  knowingly or recklessly placed himself in the situation in which it was probable that the person would have to engage in the proscribed conduct.
C. An accused person may not assert the defense under subsection A for offenses involving homicide or serious physical injury.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-418 - Justification; use of force in defense of residential structure or occupied vehicles; definitions

13-418.
Justification;  use of force in defense of residential structure or occupied vehicles;  definitions
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,  a person is justified in threatening to use or using physical force or deadly physical force against another person if the person reasonably believes himself or another person to be in imminent peril of death or serious physical injury and the person against whom the physical force or deadly physical force is threatened or used was in the process of unlawfully or forcefully entering,  or had unlawfully or forcefully entered,  a residential structure or occupied vehicle,  or had removed or was attempting to remove another person against the other person's will from the residential structure or occupied vehicle.
B. A person has no duty to retreat before threatening or using physical force or deadly physical force pursuant to this section.
C. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Residential structure"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 13-1501.
2. " Vehicle"  means a conveyance of any kind,  whether or not motorized,  that is designed to transport persons or property.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-419 - Presumptions; defense of a residential structure or occupied vehicle;  exceptions; definitions

13-419.
Presumptions;  defense of a residential structure or occupied vehicle;  exceptions;  definitions
A. A person is presumed to reasonably believe that the threat or use of physical force or deadly force is immediately necessary for the purposes of sections 13-404 through 13-408,  section 13-418 and section 13-421 if the person knows or has reason to believe that the person against whom physical force or deadly force is threatened or used is unlawfully or forcefully entering or has unlawfully or forcefully entered and is present in the person's residential structure or occupied vehicle.
B. For the purposes of sections 13-404 through 13-408,  section 13-418 and section 13-421,  a person who is unlawfully or forcefully entering or who has unlawfully or forcefully entered and is present in a residential structure or occupied vehicle is presumed to pose an imminent threat of unlawful deadly harm to any person who is in the residential structure or occupied vehicle.
C. The presumptions in subsections A and B of this section do not apply if:
1. The person against whom physical force or deadly physical force was threatened or used has the right to be in or is a lawful resident of the residential structure or occupied vehicle,  including an owner,  lessee,  invitee or titleholder,  and an order of protection or injunction against harassment has not been filed against that person.
2. The person against whom physical force or deadly physical force was threatened or used is the parent or grandparent,  or has legal custody or guardianship,  of a child or grandchild sought to be removed from the residential structure or occupied vehicle.
3. The person who threatens or uses physical force or deadly physical force is engaged in an unlawful activity or is using the residential structure or occupied vehicle to further an unlawful activity.
4. The person against whom physical force or deadly physical force was threatened or used is a law enforcement officer who enters or attempts to enter a residential structure or occupied vehicle in the performance of official duties.
D. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Residential structure"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 13-1501.
2. " Vehicle"  means a conveyance of any kind,  whether or not motorized,  that is designed to transport persons or property.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-421 - Justification; defensive display of a firearm; definition

13-421.
Justification;  defensive display of a firearm;  definition
A. The defensive display of a firearm by a person against another is justified when and to the extent a reasonable person would believe that physical force is immediately necessary to protect himself against the use or attempted use of unlawful physical force or deadly physical force.
B. This section does not apply to a person who:
1. Intentionally provokes another person to use or attempt to use unlawful physical force.
2. Uses a firearm during the commission of a serious offense as defined in section 13-706 or violent crime as defined in section 13-901.03.
C. This section does not require the defensive display of a firearm before the use of physical force or the threat of physical force by a person who is otherwise justified in the use or threatened use of physical force.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " defensive display of a firearm"  includes:
1. Verbally informing another person that the person possesses or has available a firearm.
2. Exposing or displaying a firearm in a manner that a reasonable person would understand was meant to protect the person against another's use or attempted use of unlawful physical force or deadly physical force.
3. Placing the person's hand on a firearm while the firearm is contained in a pocket,  purse or other means of containment or transport.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-503 - Effect of alcohol or drug use

13-503.
Effect of alcohol or drug use
Temporary intoxication resulting from the voluntary ingestion,  consumption,  inhalation or injection of alcohol,  an illegal substance under chapter 34 of this title or other psychoactive substances or the abuse of prescribed medications does not constitute insanity and is not a defense for any criminal act or requisite state of mind.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-601 - Classification of offenses

13-601.
Classification of offenses
A. Felonies are classified,  for the purpose of sentence,  into the following six categories:
1. Class 1 felonies.
2. Class 2 felonies.
3. Class 3 felonies.
4. Class 4 felonies.
5. Class 5 felonies.
6. Class 6 felonies.
B. Misdemeanors are classified,  for the purpose of sentence,  into the following three categories:
1. Class 1 misdemeanors.
2. Class 2 misdemeanors.
3. Class 3 misdemeanors.
C. Petty offenses are not classified.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-602 - Designation of offenses

13-602.
Designation of offenses
A. The particular classification of each felony defined in this title is expressly designated in the section or chapter defining it. Any offense defined outside this title which is declared by law to be a felony without either specification of the classification or of the penalty is a class 5 felony.
B. The particular classification of each misdemeanor defined in this title is expressly designated in the section or chapter defining it. Any offense defined outside this title which is declared by law to be a misdemeanor without either specification of the classification or of the penalty is a class 2 misdemeanor.
C. Every petty offense in this title is expressly designated as such. Any offense defined outside this title without either designation as a felony or misdemeanor or specification of the classification or the penalty is a petty offense.
D. Any offense which is declared by law to be a felony,  misdemeanor or petty offense without specification of the classification of such offense is punishable according to the penalty prescribed for such offense.
E. Any offense defined within or outside this title without designation as a felony,  misdemeanor or petty offense is punishable according to the penalty prescribed for such offense.
F. Any offense defined outside this title with a specification of the classification of such offense is punishable according to the provisions of this title.
G. Any petty offense,  class 3 misdemeanor or class 2 misdemeanor,  except a violation of title 28,  is deemed a minor nontraffic offense for the limited purpose of armed forces recruitment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-604 - Class 6 felony; designation

13-604.
Class 6 felony;  designation
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title,  if a person is convicted of any class 6 felony not involving a dangerous offense and if the court,  having regard to the nature and circumstances of the crime and to the history and character of the defendant,  is of the opinion that it would be unduly harsh to sentence the defendant for a felony,  the court may enter judgment of conviction for a class 1 misdemeanor and make disposition accordingly or may place the defendant on probation in accordance with chapter 9 of this title and refrain from designating the offense as a felony or misdemeanor until the probation is terminated. The offense shall be treated as a misdemeanor for all purposes until such time as the court may actually enter an order designating the offense a misdemeanor or a felony. This subsection does not apply to any person who stands convicted of a class 6 felony and who has previously been convicted of two or more felonies.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section and until the court actually enters an order designating an offense a misdemeanor or a felony,  the offense shall be treated as a felony conviction for all of the following purposes:
1. Placing the defendant on felony probation pursuant to chapter 9 of this title,  including for the purposes of title 31,  chapter 3,  article 4.1.
2. For the purposes of DNA collection pursuant to section 13-610.
3. Determining the defendant's right to possess a firearm pursuant to chapter 31 of this title.
4. Being used as a historical prior felony conviction.
5. Being admissible for impeachment purposes in a subsequent trial.
6. Being used to enhance the sentence pursuant to chapter 7 of this title.
C. The court shall designate an undesignated offense as a misdemeanor on the defendant's successful fulfillment of the conditions of probation and discharge by the court. The defendant successfully fulfills the conditions of probation if,  in the discretion of the court,  the defendant has satisfied the conditions of probation. This subsection applies to a defendant who owes any outstanding monetary obligation unless the defendant owes victim restitution or has wilfully failed to pay the monetary obligation.
D. If a crime or public offense is punishable in the discretion of the court by a sentence as a class 6 felony or a class 1 misdemeanor,  the offense shall be deemed a misdemeanor if the prosecuting attorney files any of the following:
1. An information in superior court designating the offense as a misdemeanor.
2. A complaint in justice court or municipal court designating the offense as a misdemeanor within the jurisdiction of the respective court.
3. A complaint,  with the consent of the defendant,  before or during the preliminary hearing amending the complaint to charge a misdemeanor.