Property crimes are just what they sound like—crimes against someone else’s property. In fact, property crimes are the most common crimes in Arizona. This category includes acts like theft, robbery, burglary, vandalism, trespassing, and more. And depending on the circumstances, property crimes can be charged...
In this post, Coolidge Law Firm (serving the greater Phoenix-Metro area), would like to define larceny under Arizona Law. First, larceny is simply the legal term for theft. Second, as with many crimes, larceny can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony under...
You may hear the words robbery and burglary used interchangeably, but what exactly is the difference? One of the main differences is that burglary is considered a property crime while robbery is considered a violent crime. Robbery Defined–ARS 13-1902 Arizona Revised Statute 13-1902 classifies robbery as the...
We make it a habit here at Coolidge Law Firm to answer all the most common questions surrounding Arizona law. Knowing your rights and operating within them is the best way to keep yourself safe. In this article we’ll answer the question, “Can you receive...
On May 18th, 2021, suspects were arrested in Phoenix, Arizona for grand theft. The stolen jewelry they had captured during the heist was valued around $100,000 and came from a local Sam’s Club. Among those arrested was a 17-year-old. Charges for Theft in AZ Charges for stealing...
There are three crimes that fall under the category of theft: general theft, shoplifting and issuing a bad check. Some actions, like writing a bad check or finding someone’s property and not attempting to return it to them, may not seem like they’d be classified...