This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
Wrongful Possession Of A Firearm In Arizona
Category:
State:
Multi-State
Control #:
US-000303
Format:
Word;
Rich Text
Instant download
Description
Free preview
Form popularity
FAQ
The crime of “Misconduct Involving Weapons,” defined in A.R.S. § 13-3102, is a serious crime in Arizona and is usually charged as a felony offense for the illegal possession of a deadly weapon.
Under ARS 13-3101, a "deadly weapon" means anything that is designed for lethal use. The term certainly includes a firearm, but does not specifically include knives. Knives are generally regarded as tools.
Here is the range of potential penalties for a first-time offense: Class 3 felony: 2 to 8.75 years in prison. Class 4 felony: 1 to 3.75.
Shannon's Law makes it illegal to fire a gun into the air in Arizona's cities and towns. In June 1999, 14-year-old Shannon Smith was talking on the telephone in the backyard of her central Phoenix home.
Using, possessing or exercising control over a deadly weapon in furtherance of any act of terrorism as defined in section 13-2301 or possessing or exercising control over a deadly weapon knowing or having reason to know that it will be used to facilitate any act of terrorism as defined in section 13-2301; or.
When a person prohibited from having a firearm or illegal weapon has one, it's a class 4 felony. The presumptive sentence for a class 4 felony is 2.5 years. The minimum sentence is 1.5 years, while the maximum sentence is 3 years. However, if there are aggravating circumstances, the sentence can be up to 3.75 years.
You must not discharge firearms within 150 yards of residences, buildings, campsites, occupied areas, recreational areas, or domestic livestock. Shooting across a road, trail, or wash is prohibited. Shooting should only take place in areas well away from other concentrations of people and property.
Yes, as of 2024, Arizona allows permitless concealed carry for residents who are 21 years old or older. However, there are still restrictions on where you can carry, such as in schools and government buildings. Familiarize yourself with these restrictions to ensure compliance.
More info
It is illegal for anyone to possess a prohibited weapon under A.R.S. 13-3102(A)(3). In the state of Arizona, a person in the unlawful possession of a firearm is called a prohibited possessor.The law has four felonies for unlawful possession, Class 2, 3, 4, and 6. A class 6 felony is the lowest in the felony architecture. Misconduct with a weapon is set forth in Arizona Revised Statute 13-3102. There are multiple means to commit misconduct with a weapon. In the City of Mesa AZ, a person may be in violation Section 6-1-15 Weapons offense laws if they willfully or neglectfully discharge a gun within city limits. In Arizona, ARS § 133101 categorizes certain firearms and explosive devices as prohibited, and owning these can lead to serious legal consequences. It is unlawful to carry a firearm concealed within the immediate control of any person in or on a means of transportation if under 21 years of age. The prospective buyer fills out the required form, and the FFL sends that information to the FBI.