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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2511 (2026)

Hindering prosecution in the second degree; classification

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A. A person commits hindering prosecution in the second degree if, with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another for any misdemeanor or petty offense, such person renders assistance to such person.

B. Hindering prosecution in the second degree is a class 1 misdemeanor.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1984–2017 · leading case: English-Clark v. City of Tucson, 690 P.2d 1235 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1984).
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English-Clark v. City of Tucson, 690 P.2d 1235 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 2× “The apparent reason that appellant was not charged under the latter statute is because Officer Abbott was only aware of the misdemeanor called hindering prosecution under A.R.S. § 13-2511, and unaware of its felony counterpart.”
State v. Malvern, 962 P.2d 228 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1998). “”, Section 13-2511 defines second-degree hindering as rendering assistance to a person who has committed a misdemeanor or petty offense.”
State v. Wilson, 730 P.2d 836 (Ariz. 1986). “Hindering prosecution; definition For purposes of §§ 13-2511 and 13-2512 [hindering prosecution in the *130 second degree and in the first degree, respectively] a person renders assistance to another person by knowingly: 1.”
State v. Tracy, No. 1 CA-CR 15-0630 (Ariz. Ct. App. Jan. 5, 2017). · cites it 3× “” ¶12 The court did not abuse its discretion in denying Tracy’s request for an instruction on hindering prosecution of a misdemeanor or petty offense under A.R.S. § 13-2511, and instead instructing that in order to find Tracy guilty of the charged crimes under A.”
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