Arizona

AZ 13-405. Justification; use of deadly physical force

Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13 Criminal Code (Chs. 1 — 46) Chapter 4 Justification (§§ 13-401 — 13-421) 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 […]

AZ 13-405. Justification; use of deadly physical force Read More »

AZ 13-403. Justification; use of physical force

Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13 Criminal Code (Chs. 1 — 46) Chapter 4 Justification (§§ 13-401 — 13-421) 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

AZ 13-403. Justification; use of physical force Read More »

AZ 13-401. Unavailability of justification defense; justification as defense

Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13 Criminal Code (Chs. 1 — 46) Chapter 4 Justification (§§ 13-401 — 13-421) 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

AZ 13-401. Unavailability of justification defense; justification as defense Read More »