Under Arizona law, knowingly restraining another person can subject you to a charge of unlawful imprisonment. Unlawful imprisonment is sometimes informally referred to as “false imprisonment,” although false imprisonment more commonly refers to a related civil claim. 

Depending on the circumstances, a conviction of unlawful imprisonment can be a Class 6 felony or a Class 1 misdemeanor.

At AZ Defenders, we represent Arizona residents charged with criminal offenses, including unlawful imprisonment. In this blog post, we cover:

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  • Legal penalties for

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Under Arizona law, a person commits kidnapping by knowingly restraining another person with the intent to engage in one of the specific acts listed in A.R.S. § 13-1304. Depending on the circumstances, it can be a Class 4, Class 3, or Class 2 felony.

In some circumstances, kidnapping in Arizona can also be a federal crime.

At AZ Defenders, we defend Arizona residents accused of criminal law violations, including kidnapping charges. 

This blog post covers Arizona’s kidnapping law, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-1304. In it, we discuss:

  • How Arizona law defines kidnapping
  • How kidnapping can be a

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If you are charged with a crime while you are on pretrial release, bond, probation, parole, work furlough, community supervision, or, in some cases, the sentence for the new crime will be significantly more harsh than if you were not on probation.

AZ Defenders criminal defense attorneys represent people charged with many kinds of crimes in Arizona, including violations of probation and other offenses committed while on release for a prior conviction. In this blog post, we discuss Arizona’s law relating to offenses committed while released from confinement, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-708.

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Indecent exposure is a criminal offense in Arizona that, depending on the circumstances, can be a misdemeanor or a felony-level charge. 

Depending on factors like the age of the person in front of whom the act occurs, whether it is a first-time or a repeat offense, and how many prior offenses have been committed. A conviction for indecent exposure can result in a sentence ranging from probation to fifteen years in prison in the most serious repeat-offender cases involving minors under 15 years of age.

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When someone is arrested in Arizona, one of the first questions family members and friends ask is: Where are they being held?
Fortunately, there are a few online tools that can help you locate someone who has recently been arrested or who is currently serving a prison sentence.

Understanding the difference between county jail and state prison is important when searching for an inmate.
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If someone has been recently arrested, they are usually taken to a county jail while their case is being processed. In Maricopa County, which is the largest county in Arizona,…
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Article Summary

  • Wrongful death cases revolve around proving negligence or intentional harm that lead to the death of an individual.
  • There are a number of different wrongful death circumstances, but the most common are linked to vehicle and motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents and dog attacks.
  • Compensation from wrongful death settlements can cover the economic impact of the person’s loss, but also the emotional pain and suffering of losing a companion due to negligence.

The death of a family member or loved one can be a difficult thing to process, particularly if there is reason to believe the death was preventable.
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Most disfigurement claims in Arizona do not go to trial but are settled out of court. The amount you can receive in a settlement payout for a disfigurement claim depends entirely on the nature and severity of your injuries, and the range of settlement amounts varies considerably.

A minor disfigurement claim may settle for around $5,000, while a claim based on severe disfigurement and other severe injuries can easily run into six-figure settlements or even more than a million dollars.

In this article, we examine the considerations that go into valuing how much compensation you might receive if you have…
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Because most car accident claims for compensation settle out of court, making a claim to your own insurance company or to a third party insurer is a standard practice in the aftermath of a car accident.

A common tactic that insurance carriers use when you reach out to them is to ask you to make a recorded statement about the accident. There may be some situations when you may agree to make such a statement, but before you do it is important to understand why insurers ask for them and several risks to you in how they use them.

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The use of expert witnesses in Arizona is subject to the Arizona Rules of Evidence. At Stone Rose Law, we know how and when to call on expert witness testimony in personal injury matters. 

Here, we cover who can be an expert witness in a civil case, some of the evidentiary questions expert witness testimony can help with, and how an expert witness can bolster your claim for compensation in settlement or at trial. 

If you would like to discuss your personal injury case with one of our lawyers, call us at (480) 531-3025.

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An accident can lead to serious, disfiguring physical injuries. These can include permanent scarring, loss of teeth, loss of a limb, and more. In Arizona, disfigurement injuries are compensable under personal injury claims or under workers’ compensation if the cause of the injury was work-related.

At Stone Rose Law, we represent Arizona personal injury victims, including people who have suffered disfigurement injuries. To speak with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers, call us at (480) 631-3025 or use our contact form.

Examples of Disfigurement Injuries

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Join us on Friday, March 20, 2026 – in-person or online – for Texas A&M’s annual dispute resolution symposium, “The Future is Now: AI, Dispute Resolution and the Civil Justice System.” Our panels will include: – A Conversation About Engaging Judges and Law Students in Innovating with AI to Serve our Civil Justice System (Hon. … Continue reading The Future is Now: AI, Dispute Resolution and the Civil Justice System →
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Your ideal clients are asking AI exactly the questions you answer every day. If your website doesn’t address them specifically, another firm gets the referral. Learn how to find your content gaps and close them — faster than you ever thought possible.
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Let’s get something straight: the people who refuse to adopt new technologies damage their businesses and fall behind. In this moment that technology is artificial intelligence and those not integrating it are already losing. AI may or may not be coming for your job but someone who knows how to use it just might be. Whether you’re a law firm, running a small business, managing a growing enterprise, or a consultant, the time to get comfortable with these tools is now.

The beauty of AI in a business context is not that it replaces your judgment — it’s that it…
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Students at Cardozo had the pleasure of hearing from a diverse and impactful group of speakers during their trip to Israel. A common theme among many of the speakers and lecturers concerned the impact of the Israeli judiciary, social institutions, and non-profit organizations in Israeli politics on a national and international stage. Professor Rivka Weill … Continue reading Israel Trip Reflections–Law, Justice & Conflict →
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LET THE CONTRACT LEAD Documents offer guidance needed to manage risk without derailing projects Construction is an industry of managed risk. Whether the prices of raw materials are fluctuating, the unpredictability of the weather or the site conditions, uncertainty is the only constant. Amidst the fog of uncertainty, use the contract to navigate. Continue reading…
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