Articles Posted in misconduct with prohibited weapons

Questions before the Court The Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure afford parties the right to request a change of judge before trial. But these rights are not without limitations. In a recent case, an Arizona appellate court reviewed a defendant’s conviction for misconduct involving weapons. The appeal centered around two arguments, one being the defendant’s…

A Simulated Explosive Device (SED) is a “Prohibited Weapons” under Arizona Law ARS § 13-3101. Misconduct with a Prohibited Weapon such as SED is a Class 5 felony. Knowing and intentional assault to a person resulting from an SED is a Class 4 felony. All felony offenses in Arizona are serious, and carry prison time.…