Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona

felony 2 arson

can a county attorney in Arizona bring charges against someone for arson of an occupied structure when the victim states they do not want to file charges?


Asked on 6/15/07, 9:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: felony 2 arson

Yes. A crime such as this is deemed a crime against the state, and the victim's wishes will not control.

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Answered on 6/16/07, 8:08 am


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