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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2319 - Smuggling; classification; definitions

13-2319.
Smuggling;  classification;  definitions
A. It is unlawful for a person to intentionally engage in the smuggling of human beings for profit or commercial purpose.
B. A violation of this section is a class 4 felony.
C. Notwithstanding subsection B of this section,  a violation of this section:
1. Is a class 2 felony if the human being who is smuggled is under eighteen years of age and is not accompanied by a family member over eighteen years of age or the offense involved the use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.
2. Is a class 3 felony if the offense involves the use or threatened use of deadly physical force and the person is not eligible for suspension of sentence,  probation,  pardon or release from confinement on any other basis except pursuant to section 31-233,  subsection A or B until the sentence imposed by the court is served,  the person is eligible for release pursuant to section 41-1604.07 or the sentence is commuted.
D. Chapter 10 of this title does not apply to a violation of subsection C,  paragraph 1 of this section.
E. Notwithstanding any other law,  in the enforcement of this section a peace officer may lawfully stop any person who is operating a motor vehicle if the officer has reasonable suspicion to believe the person is in violation of any civil traffic law.
F. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Family member"  means the person's parent,  grandparent,  sibling or any other person who is related to the person by consanguinity or affinity to the second degree.
2. " Procurement of transportation"  means any participation in or facilitation of transportation and includes:
(a) Providing services that facilitate transportation including travel arrangement services or money transmission services.
(b) Providing property that facilitates transportation,  including a weapon,  a vehicle or other means of transportation or false identification,  or selling,  leasing,  renting or otherwise making available a drop house as defined in section 13-2322.
3. " Smuggling of human beings"  means the transportation,  procurement of transportation or use of property or real property by a person or an entity that knows or has reason to know that the person or persons transported or to be transported are not United States citizens,  permanent resident aliens or persons otherwise lawfully in this state or have attempted to enter,  entered or remained in the United States in violation of law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2320 - Residential mortgage fraud; classification; definitions

13-2320.
Residential mortgage fraud;  classification;  definitions
A. A person commits residential mortgage fraud if,  with the intent to defraud,  the person does any of the following:
1. Knowingly makes any deliberate misstatement,  misrepresentation or material omission during the mortgage lending process that is relied on by a mortgage lender,  borrower or other party to the mortgage lending process.
2. Knowingly uses or facilitates the use of any deliberate misstatement,  misrepresentation or material omission during the mortgage lending process that is relied on by a mortgage lender,  borrower or other party to the mortgage lending process.
3. Receives any proceeds or other monies in connection with a residential mortgage loan that the person knows resulted from a violation of paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection.
4. Files or causes to be filed with the office of the county recorder of any county of this state any residential mortgage loan document that the person knows to contain a deliberate misstatement,  misrepresentation or material omission.
B. An offense involving residential mortgage fraud shall not be based solely on information that is lawfully disclosed under federal disclosure laws,  regulations and interpretations related to the mortgage lending process.
C. This section does not apply to a person who is not aware that the information that is relied on by the mortgage lender,  borrower or other party to the mortgage lending process is a deliberate misstatement,  misrepresentation or material omission.
D. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 4 felony,  except that a person who engages or participates in a pattern of residential mortgage fraud or who conspires to engage or participate in a pattern of residential mortgage fraud is guilty of a class 2 felony.
E. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Mortgage lending process"  means the process through which a person seeks or obtains a residential mortgage loan including solicitation,  application,  origination,  negotiation of terms,  third-party provider services,  underwriting,  signing,  closing and funding of the loan.
2. " Pattern of residential mortgage fraud"  means one or more violations of subsection A that involve two or more residential properties and that have the same or similar intents,  results,  accomplices,  victims or methods of commission or are otherwise interrelated by distinguishing characteristics.
3. " Residential mortgage loan"  means a loan or agreement to extend credit to a person that is secured by a deed to secure debt,  security deed,  mortgage,  security interest,  deed of trust or other document representing a security interest or lien on any interest in one to four family residential property and includes the renewal or refinancing of any loan.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2321 - Participating in or assisting a criminal street gang; classification

13-2321.
Participating in or assisting a criminal street gang;  classification
A. A person commits participating in a criminal street gang by any of the following:
1. Intentionally organizing,  managing,  directing,  supervising or financing a criminal street gang with the intent to promote or further the criminal objectives of the criminal street gang.
2. Knowingly inciting or inducing others to engage in violence or intimidation to promote or further the criminal objectives of a criminal street gang.
3. Furnishing advice or direction in the conduct,  financing or management of a criminal street gang's affairs with the intent to promote or further the criminal objectives of a criminal street gang.
4. Intentionally promoting or furthering the criminal objectives of a criminal street gang by inducing or committing any act or omission by a public servant in violation of the public servant's official duty.
B. A person commits assisting a criminal street gang by committing any felony offense,  whether completed or preparatory for the benefit of,  at the direction of or in association with any criminal street gang.
C. Participating in a criminal street gang is a class 2 felony.
D. Assisting a criminal street gang is a class 3 felony.
E. Use of a common name or common identifying sign or symbol shall be admissible and may be considered in proving the existence of a criminal street gang or membership in a criminal street gang.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2322 - Unlawful transactions involving drop house properties; classification; definition

13-2322.
Unlawful transactions involving drop house properties;  classification;  definition
A. A person or company that owns,  sells,  leases or brokers a transaction involving property or real property that the person or company knows will be used as a drop house is guilty of a class 4 felony.
B. It is a defense to a prosecution pursuant to this section if both of the following apply:
1. The person or company acquires actual knowledge that the property or real property is being used as a drop house after the person or company acquires ownership of,  sells,  leases or brokers a transaction involving the property or real property.
2. The person or company reports this information to a law enforcement agency.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " drop house"  means property or real property that is used to facilitate smuggling pursuant to section 13-2319.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2323 - Participating in a human smuggling organization or operation; classification

13-2323.
Participating in a human smuggling organization or operation;  classification
A. A person commits participating in a human smuggling organization or operation by any of the following:
1. Intentionally or knowingly organizing,  managing,  directing,  supervising,  coordinating,  facilitating,  leading,  assisting,  participating in or financing a human smuggling organization or operation that furthers the criminal objectives of the human smuggling organization or operation.
2. Knowingly directing or instructing others to engage in violence or intimidation to promote or further the criminal objectives of a human smuggling organization or operation.
3. Furnishing advice or direction in the conduct,  financing or management of a human smuggling organization's or operation's affairs with the intent to promote or further the criminal objectives of a human smuggling organization or operation.
4. Intentionally promoting or furthering the criminal objectives of a human smuggling organization or operation by inducing or committing any act or omission by a public servant in violation of the public servant's official duty.
5. Knowingly assisting a human smuggling organization or operation by transporting a person,  or procuring the transportation for a person,  with the intent to do either of the following:
(a) Conceal the person from a peace officer.
(b) Assist the person with fleeing from a peace officer who is attempting to lawfully arrest or detain the person.
B. Participating in a human smuggling organization or operation is a class 2 felony.
C. A person who is convicted of a violation of this section is not eligible for suspension of sentence,  probation,  pardon or release from confinement on any basis except as specifically authorized by section 31-233,  subsection A or B until the sentence imposed by the court has been served or commuted.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2402 - Obstructing governmental operations; classification

13-2402.
Obstructing governmental operations;  classification
A. A person commits obstructing governmental operations if,  by using or threatening to use violence or physical force,  such person knowingly obstructs,  impairs or hinders:
1. The performance of a governmental function by a public servant acting under color of his official authority;  or
2. The enforcement of the penal law or the preservation of the peace by a peace officer acting under color of his official authority.
B. This section does not apply to the obstruction,  impairment or hinderance of the making of an arrest.
C. Obstructing governmental operations is a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2403 - Refusing to aid a peace officer; classification

13-2403.
Refusing to aid a peace officer;  classification
A. A person commits refusing to aid a peace officer if,  upon a reasonable command by a person reasonably known to be a peace officer,  such person knowingly refuses or fails to aid such peace officer in:
1. Effectuating or securing an arrest;  or
2. Preventing the commission by another of any offense.
B. A person who complies with this section by aiding a peace officer shall not be held liable to any person for damages resulting therefrom,  provided such person acted reasonably under the circumstances known to him at the time.
C. Refusing to aid a peace officer is a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2404 - Refusing to assist in fire control; classification

13-2404.
Refusing to assist in fire control;  classification
A. A person commits refusing to assist in fire control if:
1. Upon a reasonable command by a person reasonably known to be a fireman,  such person knowingly refuses to aid in extinguishing a fire or in protecting property at the scene of a fire;  or
2. Upon command by a person reasonably known to be a fireman or peace officer,  such person knowingly disobeys an order or regulation relating to the conduct of persons in the vicinity of a fire.
B. In this section,  " fireman"  means any officer of the fire department,  the state forester or his deputies or any other person vested by law with the duty to extinguish fires.
C. A person who complies with this section by assisting in fire control shall not be held liable to any person for damages resulting therefrom,  if such person acted reasonably under the circumstances known to him at the time.
D. Refusing to assist in fire control is a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2405 - Compounding; classification

13-2405.
Compounding;  classification
A. A person commits compounding if such person knowingly accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit as consideration for:
1. Refraining from seeking prosecution of an offense;  or
2. Refraining from reporting to law enforcement authorities the commission or suspected commission of any offense or information relating to the offense.
B. Subsection A shall apply in all cases except those which are compromised by leave of court as provided by law.
C. Compounding is a class 6 felony if the crime compounded is a felony. If the crime compounded is not a felony,  compounding is a class 3 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2406 - Impersonating a public servant; classification; definition

13-2406.
Impersonating a public servant;  classification;  definition
A. A person commits impersonating a public servant if such person pretends to be a public servant and engages in any conduct with the intent to induce another to submit to his pretended official authority or to rely on his pretended official acts.
B. It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the office the person pretended to hold did not in fact exist or that the pretended office did not in fact possess the authority claimed for it.
C. Impersonating a public servant is a class 1 misdemeanor.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " public servant"  includes a notary public.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2407 - Tampering with a public record; classification

13-2407.
Tampering with a public record;  classification
A. A person commits tampering with a public record if,  with the intent to defraud or deceive,  such person knowingly:
1. Makes or completes a written instrument,  knowing that it has been falsely made,  which purports to be a public record or true copy thereof or alters or makes a false entry in a written instrument which is a public record or a true copy of a public record;  or
2. Presents or uses a written instrument which is or purports to be a public record or a copy of such public record,  knowing that it has been falsely made,  completed or altered or that a false entry has been made,  with intent that it be taken as genuine;  or
3. Records,  registers or files or offers for recordation,  registration or filing in a governmental office or agency a written statement which has been falsely made,  completed or altered or in which a false entry has been made or which contains a false statement or false information;  or
4. Destroys,  mutilates,  conceals,  removes or otherwise impairs the availability of any public record;  or
5. Refuses to deliver a public record in such person's possession upon proper request of a public servant entitled to receive such record for examination or other purposes.
B. In this section " public record"  means all official books,  papers,  written instruments or records created,  issued,  received or kept by any governmental office or agency or required by law to be kept by others for the information of the government.
C. Tampering with a public record is a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2408 - Securing the proceeds of an offense; classification

13-2408.
Securing the proceeds of an offense;  classification
A. A person commits securing the proceeds of an offense if,  with intent to assist another in profiting or benefiting from the commission of an offense,  such person aids the person in securing the proceeds of the offense.
B. Securing the proceeds of an offense is a class 6 felony if the person assisted committed a felony. Securing the proceeds of an offense is a class 2 misdemeanor if the person assisted committed a misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2409 - Obstructing criminal investigations or prosecutions; classification

13-2409.
Obstructing criminal investigations or prosecutions;  classification
A person who knowingly attempts by means of bribery,  misrepresentation,  intimidation or force or threats of force to obstruct,  delay or prevent the communication of information or testimony relating to a violation of any criminal statute to a peace officer,  magistrate,  prosecutor or grand jury or who knowingly injures another in his person or property on account of the giving by the latter or by any other person of any such information or testimony to a peace officer,  magistrate,  prosecutor or grand jury is guilty of a class 5 felony,  except that it is a class 3 felony if the person commits the offense with the intent to promote,  further or assist a criminal street gang.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2410 - Obstructing officer from collecting public money; classification

13-2410.
Obstructing officer from collecting public money;  classification
A person who knowingly obstructs or hinders a public officer from collecting revenue,  taxes or other money in which this state or a county,  city or town has an interest and that the officer is authorized to collect by law is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2411 - Impersonating a peace officer; classification; definition

13-2411.
Impersonating a peace officer;  classification;  definition
A. A person commits impersonating a peace officer if the person,  without lawful authority,  pretends to be a peace officer and engages in any conduct with the intent to induce another to submit to the person's pretended authority or to rely on the person's pretended acts.
B. It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the law enforcement agency the person pretended to represent did not in fact exist or that the law enforcement agency the person pretended to represent did not in fact possess the authority claimed for it.
C. Impersonating a peace officer is a class 6 felony,  except that impersonating a peace officer during the commission of any of the following felonies is a class 4 felony:
1. Negligent homicide.
2. Manslaughter.
3. First degree murder.
4. Second degree murder.
5. Assault.
6. Aggravated assault.
7. Sexual assault.
8. Violent sexual assault.
9. Sexual abuse.
10. Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors,  narcotic drugs or dangerous drugs.
11. Attack by a person's vicious animal as prescribed in section 13-1208.
12. Drive by shooting.
13. Discharging a firearm at a structure.
14. Aggravated criminal damage.
15. Theft.
16. Theft by extortion.
17. Theft of a credit card or obtaining a credit card by fraudulent means.
18. Misconduct involving weapons.
19. Misconduct involving explosives.
20. Depositing explosives.
21. Procuring or placing persons in a house of prostitution.
22. Dangerous crimes against children as prescribed in section 13-705.
23. Burglary.
24. Arson.
25. Kidnapping.
26. Robbery.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " peace officer"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 1-215 and includes any federal law enforcement officer or agent who has the power to make arrests pursuant to federal law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2412 - Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained; classification

13-2412.
Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a person,  after being advised that the person s refusal to answer is unlawful,  to fail or refuse to state the person's true full name on request of a peace officer who has lawfully detained the person based on reasonable suspicion that the person has committed,  is committing or is about to commit a crime. A person detained under this section shall state the person's true full name,  but shall not be compelled to answer any other inquiry of a peace officer.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2413 - Interfering with a crime scene investigation; classification; definition

13-2413.
Interfering with a crime scene investigation;  classification;  definition
A. A person commits interfering with a crime scene investigation if the person knowingly disobeys a peace officer's reasonable verbal order to remain off the premises of a possible crime scene or otherwise interferes with a peace officer's crime scene investigation.
B. This section does not prevent a person from peaceably observing a police proceeding if the person does not interfere with or obstruct the peace officer's crime scene investigation.
C. Interfering with a crime scene investigation is a class 2 misdemeanor.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " crime scene"  means an area where a crime has possibly occurred and a peace officer who is on-site has determined that it is necessary to restrict the public's access to the area until any potential evidence of the crime at the scene is identified and preserved,  victims and suspects are identified and,  if necessary,  any emergency medical care and ambulance transportation is requested.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2501 - Definitions

13-2501.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Contraband"  means any dangerous drug,  narcotic drug,  marijuana,  intoxicating liquor of any kind,  deadly weapon,  dangerous instrument,  explosive,  wireless communication device,  multimedia storage device or other article whose use or possession would endanger the safety,  security or preservation of order in a correctional facility or a juvenile secure care facility as defined in section 41-2801,  or of any person within a correctional or juvenile secure care facility.
2. " Correctional facility"  means any place used for the confinement or control of a person:
(a) Charged with or convicted of an offense;  or
(b) Held for extradition;  or
(c) Pursuant to an order of court for law enforcement purposes.
Lawful transportation or movement incident to correctional facility confinement pursuant to this paragraph is within the control of a correctional facility. For the purposes of this chapter,  being within the control of a correctional facility does not include release on parole,  on community supervision,  on probation or by other lawful authority on the condition of subsequent personal appearance at a designated place and time.
3. " Custody"  means the imposition of actual or constructive restraint pursuant to an on-site arrest or court order but does not include detention in a correctional facility,  juvenile detention center or state hospital.
4. " Escape"  means departure from custody or from a juvenile secure care facility as described in section 41-2816,  a juvenile detention facility or an adult correctional facility in which a person is held or detained with knowledge that such departure is unpermitted or failure to return to custody or detention following a temporary leave granted for a specific purpose or for a limited period.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2502 - Escape in the third degree; classification

13-2502.
Escape in the third degree;  classification
A. A person commits escape in the third degree if,  having been arrested for,  charged with or found guilty of a misdemeanor or petty offense,  such person knowingly escapes or attempts to escape from custody.
B. Escape in the third degree is a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2503 - Escape in the second degree; classification

13-2503.
Escape in the second degree;  classification
A. A person commits escape in the second degree by knowingly:
1. Escaping or attempting to escape from a juvenile secure care facility or a juvenile detention facility;  or
2. Escaping or attempting to escape from custody imposed as a result of having been arrested for,  charged with or found guilty of a felony;  or
3. Escaping or attempting to escape from the Arizona state hospital if the person was committed to the hospital for treatment pursuant to section 8-291.09,  13-502,  13-3992,  13-4507,  13-4512 or 31-226 or rule 11 of the Arizona rules of criminal procedure;  or
4. Escaping or attempting to escape from the Arizona state hospital if the person was committed to the hospital for treatment pursuant to title 36,  chapter 37.
5. Attempting to escape from an adult correctional facility.
B. Escape in the second degree pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 1,  2,  4 or 5 of this section is a class 5 felony,  and the sentence imposed for a violation of this section shall run consecutively to any sentence of imprisonment for which the person was confined or to any term of community supervision for the sentence including probation,  parole,  work furlough or any other release. Escape in the second degree pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 3 of this section is a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2504 - Escape in the first degree; classification

13-2504.
Escape in the first degree;  classification
A. A person commits escape in the first degree by knowingly:
1. Escaping or attempting to escape from custody or a juvenile secure care facility,  a juvenile detention facility or an adult correctional facility by either of the following:
(a) Using or threatening the use of physical force against another person.
(b) Using or threatening to use a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument against another person.
2. Escaping from an adult correctional facility.
B. Escape in the first degree is a class 4 felony,  and the sentence imposed for a violation of this section shall run consecutively to any sentence of imprisonment for which the person was confined,  to any confinement in a secure care facility or to any term of community supervision for the sentence including probation,  parole,  work furlough or any other release.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2505 - Promoting prison contraband; exceptions; x-radiation; body scans; classification

13-2505.
Promoting prison contraband;  exceptions;  x-radiation;  body scans;  classification
A. A person,  not otherwise authorized by law,  commits promoting prison contraband:
1. By knowingly taking contraband into a correctional facility or the grounds of a correctional facility;  or
2. By knowingly conveying contraband to any person confined in a correctional facility;  or
3. By knowingly making,  obtaining or possessing contraband while being confined in a correctional facility or while being lawfully transported or moved incident to correctional facility confinement.
B. Any person who has reasonable grounds to believe there has been a violation or attempted violation of this section shall immediately report the violation or attempted violation to the official in charge of the facility or to a peace officer.
C. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  any person who is convicted of a violation of this section is prohibited from being employed by this state or any of its agencies or political subdivisions until the person's civil rights have been restored pursuant to chapter 9 of this title.
D. This section does not apply to any of the following:
1. A prisoner who possesses or carries any tool,  instrument or implement used by him at the direction or with the permission of prison officials.
2. Contraband located at the place where a person is on home arrest.
3. Contraband authorized by the correctional facility policies and used at the direction or with the permission of prison officials.
E. The state department of corrections or a county jail may request a licensed practitioner as defined in section 32-2801 to order that x-radiation be performed on any inmate if there is reason to believe the inmate is in possession of any contraband.
F. The state department of corrections or a county jail,  in compliance with generally accepted health and safety standards,  may perform a body scan of an inmate by using low-dose ionizing radiation without an order from a licensed practitioner to prevent any contraband from entering into a correctional facility.
G. Promoting prison contraband if the contraband is a deadly weapon,  dangerous instrument or explosive is a class 2 felony. Promoting prison contraband if the contraband is a dangerous drug,  narcotic drug or marijuana is a class 2 felony. In all other cases promoting prison contraband is a class 5 felony. Failure to report a violation or attempted violation of this section is a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2506 - Failure to appear in the second degree; classification

13-2506.
Failure to appear in the second degree;  classification
A. A person commits failure to appear in the second degree if,  having either:
1. Been required by law to appear in connection with any misdemeanor or petty offense,  the person knowingly fails to appear as required,  regardless of the disposition of the charge requiring the appearance.
2. Given a written promise to appear in court or been personally served with a written notice to appear on a designated date pursuant to section 13-3903,  the person thereafter fails to appear,  personally or by counsel.
B. Failure to appear in the second degree pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 1 of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor. Failure to appear in the second degree pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 2 of this section is a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2507 - Failure to appear in the first degree; classification

13-2507.
Failure to appear in the first degree;  classification
A. A person commits failure to appear in the first degree if,  having been required by law to appear in connection with any felony,  such person knowingly fails to appear as required,  regardless of the disposition of the charge requiring the appearance.
B. Failure to appear in the first degree is a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2508 - Resisting arrest; classification; definition

13-2508.
Resisting arrest;  classification;  definition
A. A person commits resisting arrest by intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent a person reasonably known to him to be a peace officer,  acting under color of such peace officer's official authority,  from effecting an arrest by:
1. Using or threatening to use physical force against the peace officer or another.
2. Using any other means creating a substantial risk of causing physical injury to the peace officer or another.
3. Engaging in passive resistance.
B. Resisting arrest pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 1 or 2 of this section is a class 6 felony. Resisting arrest pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 3 of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " passive resistance"  means a nonviolent physical act or failure to act that is intended to impede,  hinder or delay the effecting of an arrest.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2509 - Resisting an order directing, regulating or controlling motor vehicle; classification

13-2509.
Resisting an order directing,  regulating or controlling motor vehicle;  classification
A. A person commits resisting an order directing,  regulating or controlling a motor vehicle by knowingly failing to obey an order of a person reasonably known to him to be a peace officer,  acting under color of such officer's official authority,  directing,  regulating or controlling his vehicle.
B. Resisting an order directing,  regulating or controlling a motor vehicle is a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2510 - Hindering prosecution; definition

13-2510.
Hindering prosecution;  definition
For purposes of sections 13-2511 and 13-2512 a person renders assistance to another person by knowingly:
1. Harboring or concealing the other person;  or
2. Warning the other person of impending discovery,  apprehension,  prosecution or conviction. This does not apply to a warning given in connection with an effort to bring another into compliance with the law;  or
3. Providing the other person with money,  transportation,  a weapon,  a disguise or other similar means of avoiding discovery,  apprehension,  prosecution or conviction;  or
4. Preventing or obstructing by means of force,  deception or intimidation anyone from performing an act that might aid in the discovery,  apprehension,  prosecution or conviction of the other person;  or
5. Suppressing by an act of concealment,  alteration or destruction any physical evidence that might aid in the discovery,  apprehension,  prosecution or conviction of the other person;  or
6. Concealing the identity of the other person.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2511 - Hindering prosecution in the second degree; classification

13-2511.
Hindering prosecution in the second degree;  classification
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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2512 - Hindering prosecution in the first degree; classification

13-2512.
Hindering prosecution in the first degree;  classification
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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2513 - Failure to discharge duties; classification; definition

13-2513.
Failure to discharge duties;  classification;  definition
A. A person who has custodial responsibility and who intentionally fails to discharge those duties is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor if that failure results in any of the following:
1. The escape of a prisoner.
2. Serious physical injury to or the death of any other person or prisoner.
B. For the purposes of this section,  " custodial responsibility"  means having responsibility for the care,  management or control of a prisoner who is committed to the state department of corrections.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2514 - Promoting secure care facility contraband; classifications

13-2514.
Promoting secure care facility contraband;  classifications
A. A person,  not otherwise authorized by law,  commits promoting secure care facility contraband by knowingly doing any of the following:
1. Taking contraband onto the grounds of or into a secure care facility under the jurisdiction of the department of juvenile corrections.
2. Conveying contraband to any person confined in a secure care facility under the jurisdiction of the department of juvenile corrections.
3. Making,  obtaining or possessing contraband while being confined in a secure care facility under the jurisdiction of the department of juvenile corrections.
B. Except for information protected under attorney client privilege,  any person who has reasonable grounds to believe there has been a violation or attempted violation of this section shall immediately report the violation or attempted violation to the official in charge of the facility or to a peace officer.
C. Promoting secure care facility contraband if the contraband is a deadly weapon,  dangerous instrument or explosive is a class 2 felony. Promoting secure care facility contraband if the contraband is a dangerous drug,  narcotic drug or marijuana is a class 2 felony. In all other cases promoting secure care facility contraband is a class 5 felony. Failure to report a violation or attempted violation of this section is a class 5 felony.
D. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be prohibited from employment by this state or any of its agencies or political subdivisions until the person's civil rights have been restored pursuant to chapter 9 of this title.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2601 - Definition

13-2601.
Definition
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Employee"  includes a person employed by an enterprise or an agent or fiduciary of a principal.
2. " Employer"  includes an enterprise or principal.
3. " Party officer"  means a person who holds any position or office in a political party,  whether by election,  appointment or otherwise.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2602 - Bribery of a public servant or party officer; classification

13-2602.
Bribery of a public servant or party officer;  classification
A. A person commits bribery of a public servant or party officer if with corrupt intent:
1. Such person offers,  confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a public servant or party officer with the intent to influence the public servant's or party officer's vote,  opinion,  judgment,  exercise of discretion or other action in his official capacity as a public servant or party officer;  or
2. While a public servant or party officer,  such person solicits,  accepts or agrees to accept any benefit upon an agreement or understanding that his vote,  opinion,  judgment,  exercise of discretion or other action as a public servant or party officer may thereby be influenced.
B. It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that a person sought to be influenced was not qualified to act in the desired way because such person had not yet assumed office,  lacked jurisdiction or for any other reason.
C. Bribery of a public servant or party officer is a class 4 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2603 - Trading in public office; classification

13-2603.
Trading in public office;  classification
A. A person commits trading in public office if with corrupt intent:
1. Such person offers,  confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a public servant or party officer upon an agreement or understanding that he will or may be appointed to a public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office;  or
2. While a public servant or party officer,  such person solicits,  accepts or agrees to accept any benefit from another upon an agreement or understanding that that person will or may be appointed to a public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office.
B. This section does not apply to contributions to political campaign funds or other similar political contributions made without corrupt intent.
C. Trading in public office is a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2604 - Forfeiture and disqualification from office

13-2604.
Forfeiture and disqualification from office
Notwithstanding sections 13-904 and 13-907,  a person who is convicted of violating section 13-2602 or 13-2603 shall forever be disqualified from becoming a public servant and,  if such person is a public servant at the time of his conviction,  shall forfeit his office.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2605 - Commercial bribery; classification; exception

13-2605.
Commercial bribery;  classification;  exception
A. A person commits commercial bribery if:
1. Such person confers any benefit on an employee without the consent of such employee's employer,  corruptly intending that such benefit will influence the conduct of the employee in relation to the employer's commercial affairs,  and the conduct of the employee causes economic loss to the employer.
2. While an employee of an employer such employee accepts any benefit from another person,  corruptly intending that such benefit will influence his conduct in relation to the employer's commercial affairs,  and such conduct causes economic loss to the employer or principal.
B. Commercial bribery is a class 5 felony if the value of the benefit is more than one thousand dollars. Commercial bribery is a class 6 felony if the value of the benefit is not more than one thousand dollars but not less than one hundred dollars. Commercial bribery is a class 1 misdemeanor if the value of the benefit is less than one hundred dollars.
C. This section shall not be construed to prohibit a person from recruiting an employee of another employer unless,  pursuant to an agreement between such person and the employee that such employee engage in conduct which will cause economic loss to his employer,  such employee engages in conduct while an employee of his original employer and such conduct causes economic loss to the employer.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2606 - Offer to exert improper influence on public officer or employee for consideration; classification

13-2606.
Offer to exert improper influence on public officer or employee for consideration;  classification
A person who intentionally or knowingly obtains or seeks to obtain any benefit from another person upon a claim or representation that he can or will improperly influence the action of a public servant is guilty of a class 4 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2701 - Definitions

13-2701.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Material"  means that which could have affected the course or outcome of any proceeding or transaction. Whether a statement is material in any given factual situation is a question of law.
2. " Statement"  means any representation of fact and includes a representation of opinion,  belief or other state of mind where the representation clearly relates to state of mind apart from or in addition to any facts which are the subject of the representation.
3. " Sworn statement"  means any statement knowingly given under oath or affirmation attesting to the truth of what is stated,  including a notarized statement whether or not given in connection with an official proceeding.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2702 - Perjury; classification

13-2702.
Perjury;  classification
A. A person commits perjury by making either:
1. A false sworn statement in regard to a material issue,  believing it to be false.
2. A false unsworn declaration,  certificate,  verification or statement in regard to a material issue that the person subscribes as true under penalty of perjury,  believing it to be false.
B. Perjury is a class 4 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2704 - Unsworn falsification; classification

13-2704.
Unsworn falsification;  classification
A. A person commits unsworn falsification by knowingly:
1. Making any statement that he believes to be false,  in regard to a material issue,  to a public servant in connection with an application for any benefit,  privilege or license.
2. Making any statement that he believes to be false in regard to a material issue to a public servant in connection with any official proceeding as defined in section 13-2801.
B. Unsworn falsification pursuant to paragraph 1,  subsection A,  is a class 2 misdemeanor. Unsworn falsification pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 2 is a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2705 - Perjury by inconsistent statements

13-2705.
Perjury by inconsistent statements
When a person has made inconsistent statements under oath,  both having been made within the period of the statute of limitations,  the prosecution may proceed by setting forth the inconsistent statements in a single charge alleging in the alternative that one or the other was false and not believed by the defendant. In such case it shall not be necessary for the prosecution to prove which statement was false but only that one or the other was false and not believed by the defendant to be true.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2706 - Limitation on defenses

13-2706.
Limitation on defenses
A. It is no defense to a prosecution under this chapter that:
1. The statement was inadmissible under the rules of evidence;  or
2. The oath or affirmation was taken or administered in an irregular manner;  or
3. The defendant mistakenly believed the false statement to be immaterial.
B. The provisions of law which declare that evidence obtained upon examination of a person as a witness cannot be received against him in a criminal proceeding do not forbid giving such evidence against the person upon any proceedings founded upon a charge of perjury committed in such examination.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2801 - Definitions

13-2801.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Juror"  means any person who is a member of any impaneled jury or grand jury,  and includes any person who has been drawn or summoned to attend as a prospective juror.
2. " Official proceeding"  means a proceeding heard before any legislative,  judicial,  administrative or other governmental agency or official authorized to hear evidence under oath.
3. " Physical evidence"  means any article,  object,  document,  record or other thing of physical substance.
4. " Testimony"  means oral or written statements,  documents or any other material that may be offered by a witness in an official proceeding.
5. " Threat"  means a threat proscribed by section 13-1804,  subsection A.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2802 - Influencing a witness; classification

13-2802.
Influencing a witness;  classification
A. A person commits influencing a witness if such person threatens a witness or offers,  confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a witness in any official proceeding or a person he believes may be called as a witness with intent to:
1. Influence the testimony of that person;  or
2. Induce that person to avoid legal process summoning him to testify;  or
3. Induce that person to absent himself from any official proceeding to which he has been legally summoned.
B. Influencing a witness is a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2803 - Receiving a bribe by a witness; classification

13-2803.
Receiving a bribe by a witness;  classification
A. A witness in an official proceeding or a person who believes he may be called as a witness commits receiving a bribe by a witness if such person knowingly solicits,  accepts or agrees to accept any benefit upon an agreement or understanding that:
1. His testimony will thereby be influenced;  or
2. He will attempt to avoid legal process summoning him to testify;  or
3. He will absent himself from any official proceeding to which he has been legally summoned.
B. Receiving a bribe by a witness is a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-2804 - Tampering with a witness; classification

13-2804.
Tampering with a witness;  classification
A. A person commits tampering with a witness if the person knowingly communicates,  directly or indirectly,  with a witness in any official proceeding or a person he believes may be called as a witness to do any of the following:
1. Unlawfully withhold any testimony.
2. Testify falsely.
3. Absent himself from any official proceeding to which he has been legally summoned.
4. Evade a summons or subpoena.
B. Tampering with a witness is a class 6 felony.