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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1503 (2026)

Criminal trespass in the second degree; classification

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A. A person commits criminal trespass in the second degree by knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in or on any nonresidential structure or in any fenced commercial yard.

B. Criminal trespass in the second degree is a class 2 misdemeanor.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 16 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 1966–2025 · leading case: State v. Malloy, 639 P.2d 315 (Ariz. 1981).
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State v. Malloy, 639 P.2d 315 (Ariz. 1981). · cites it 4× “§ 13-1506, and that criminal trespass in the second degree, the asserted lesser included offense, does not have such an element, A.R.S. § 13-1503. Hence, if the jury could reasonably find that the State failed to prove the element of intent to commit theft or any felony, but did…”
State v. Agnew, 647 P.2d 1165 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1982). · cites it 4× “A.R.S. § 13-1503 provided: “In all criminal prosecutions the trial shall be in the county where the offense was committed or consummated unless otherwise provided by law.”
City of Phoenix v. Super. Ct., Maricopa Cty., 677 P.2d 1283 (Ariz. 1984). · cites it 2× “In 1982, one Carol Mitchell was prosecuted in city court for misdemeanor trespass pursuant to state statute A.R.S. § 13-1503. A motion to determine competency was made and the case was transferred to the superior court for hearing pursuant to Rule 11, Arizona Rules of Criminal…”
State v. Kozan, 706 P.2d 753 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 4× “The only issue in this appeal is whether the trial court should have instructed the jury on second-degree criminal trespass, A.R.S. § 13-1503(A), as a lesser-included offense of third-degree burglary, A.”
In Re the Appeal in Maricopa Cnty. Juv. Action No. JV-128676, 868 P.2d 365 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “section 13-1503 provides in relevant part: A.”
City of Phoenix v. Superior Court, 677 P.2d 1283 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 2× “In 1982, one Carol Mitchell was prosecuted in city court for misdemeanor trespass pursuant to state statute A.R.S. § 13-1503. A motion to determine competency was made and the case was transferred to the superior court for hearing pursuant to Rule 11, Arizona Rules of Criminal…”
State v. Mitchell, 675 P.2d 738 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 2× “§ 13-1506, and of second-degree criminal trespass under § 13-1503. 1 In the instant case there is a charge of burglary in the second degree under A.”
In Re Isaac G., 944 P.2d 1248 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “In the present case, the charging document alleged attempted theft of an automobile, a charge leading on these facts to an inference of criminal trespass in the second degree.”
Franklin v. Eyman, 415 P.2d 899 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1966). · cites it 2× “In accordance with A.R.S. § 13-1503, the authorities in Pinal County properly initiated criminal proceedings against him.”
Stuart v. Scottsdale, City of (D. Ariz. 2025). · cites it 4× “Plaintiff was 6 charged with criminal trespass in the second degree under A.R.S. § 13-1503(A) and 7 failure to obey a police officer under Scottsdale City Code (“S.”
State v. Felix (Ariz. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× “He contends that, if the jury had believed he intended to steal the pickup, it would have found him guilty of burglary, because the primary difference between the burglary and criminal trespass charges was that burglary required proof of his intent to commit a crime while…”
State v. Parra Carranza (Ariz. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 2× “” A.R.S. § 13-1503(A). To enter or remain unlawfully means the person’s “intent for so entering or remaining is not licensed, authorized or otherwise privileged.”
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— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1503(A) — 6 cases
State v. Kozan, 706 P.2d 753 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “The only issue in this appeal is whether the trial court should have instructed the jury on second-degree criminal trespass, A.R.S. § 13-1503(A), as a lesser-included offense of third-degree burglary, A.”
Stuart v. Scottsdale, City of (D. Ariz. 2025). “Plaintiff was 6 charged with criminal trespass in the second degree under A.R.S. § 13-1503(A) and 7 failure to obey a police officer under Scottsdale City Code (“S.”
State v. Parra Carranza (Ariz. Ct. App. 2022). “” A.R.S. § 13-1503(A). To enter or remain unlawfully means the person’s “intent for so entering or remaining is not licensed, authorized or otherwise privileged.”
Stuart v. Scottsdale, City of (D. Ariz. 2024).
State v. Carrier (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1503(A)(1) — 2 cases
State v. Felix (Ariz. Ct. App. 2021). “He contends that, if the jury had believed he intended to steal the pickup, it would have found him guilty of burglary, because the primary difference between the burglary and criminal trespass charges was that burglary required proof of his intent to commit a crime while…”
Pfaendler v. Sahuarita, Town of (D. Ariz. 2023).
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