Flagstaff office
123 N. San Francisco St. 3rd Floor
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
(928) 774-1478
Sedona office
120 Soldiers Pass Rd
Sedona, Arizona 86336
(928) 282-5955
Theft and Shoplifting
Under Arizona Law, Theft is a crime that involves the unlawful taking or use of another person’s property. Shoplifting is a criminal charge of theft of merchandise from store. There are several factors which may determine the exact theft crime that a prosecutor will charge as well as whether the crime is a misdemeanor or a felony.
Burglary
Under Arizona law, Burglary is the crime of unlawfully entering residential or nonresidential property with the intent to commit any theft or any felony (A.R.S. §§ 13-1506, 13-1507, 13-1508). Burglary in the Third Degree (non-residential) is a Class 4 Felony. Burglary in the Second Degree (residential) is a Class 3 Felony.
Burglary in the First Degree is the commission of a burglary while in possession of an explosive, a deadly weapon, and/or a dangerous instrument. When committed on a non-residential property, Burglary in the First Degree is a Class 3 Felony, and when committed on a residential property, it is a Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1508).
AWD LAW® can provide expert legal advice and work with you to develop the best strategy for defending your case. We will aggressively advocate on your behalf to ensure that you receive the lowest sentence legally possible.
We are Northern Arizona’s DUI/DWI and Criminal Defense lawyers. Contact us at 1-800-774-1478 or 928-774-1478.
