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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2512 (2026)

Hindering prosecution in the first degree; classification

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13-2512. Hindering prosecution in the first degree; classification

A. A person commits hindering prosecution in the first degree if, with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another for any felony, the person renders assistance to the other person.

B. Hindering prosecution in the first degree is a class 5 felony, except that it is a class 3 felony if either:

1. The person knows or has reason to know that the offense involves terrorism or murder.

2. The person commits the offense with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal street gang.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 15 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1984–2025 · leading case: State v. Harm, 340 P.3d 1110 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2015).
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State v. Harm, 340 P.3d 1110 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “§ 13-1805(H) (same for shoplifting), A.R.S. § 13-2512(B)(2) (same for hindering prosecution), A.”
State v. Fisher, 686 P.2d 750 (Ariz. 1984). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. § 13-2512. Wé find no elements common to both.”
State v. Malvern, 962 P.2d 228 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 6× “Concluding that § 13-2512 only proscribes assistance to a person who has committed a felony, and that, as a juvenile, Daryl could only commit delinquent acts rather than felonies, the trial court granted Malvern’s motion to dismiss.”
State v. Hughes, 938 P.2d 457 (Ariz. 1997). · cites it 2× “2d 750, 771 (1984)(emphasis added); A.R.S. § 13-2512. “Assistance” includes intimidating any person from aiding in the discovery, apprehension, prosecution or conviction of another, and knowingly concealing evidence.”
In Re Victoria K., 11 P.3d 1066 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 2× “A.R.S. § 13-2512(A). A person renders assistance by knowingly: 1.”
State v. Reid, 747 P.2d 560 (Ariz. 1987). · cites it 2× “§ 13-1105(A)(1), and hindering prosecution, A.R.S. § 13-2512. At trial, evidence indicated that defendant killed Trimble while he was asleep.”
State v. Duarte, 438 P.3d 707 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “" A.R.S. § 13-2512(A). And a person "renders assistance" to another by knowingly: 1.”
State v. Winkler, 859 P.2d 1345 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 4× “We note that there are no cases in Arizona that discuss the elements of the crime of hindering prosecution, nor are there any that we have been able to find in Hawaii, whose hindering prosecution statute was the source of § 13-2512. Rudolph J. Gerber, Criminal Law of Arizona…”
English-Clark v. City of Tucson, 690 P.2d 1235 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 3× “§ 13-2409, there was a violation of A.R.S. § 13-2512. 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.”
State v. Martinez, 854 P.2d 147 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 2× “” We disagree with both propositions. Defendant’s act of pushing the apartment door shut, without more, cannot constitute a violation of A.”
Franzi v. Koedyker, 758 P.2d 1303 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “§ 13-2512. Hindering prosecution in the first degree; classification A.”
Hill v. State (Ariz. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 9× “” A.R.S. §§ 13-2512, -2510(6). After considering the evidence at a preliminary hearing, the superior court found probable cause for the charge and affirmed the case for trial.”
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— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2512(A) — 7 cases
In Re Victoria K., 11 P.3d 1066 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). “A.R.S. § 13-2512(A). A person renders assistance by knowingly: 1.”
State v. Duarte, 438 P.3d 707 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2018). “" A.R.S. § 13-2512(A). And a person "renders assistance" to another by knowingly: 1.”
State v. Malvern, 962 P.2d 228 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1998). “Concluding that § 13-2512 only proscribes assistance to a person who has committed a felony, and that, as a juvenile, Daryl could only commit delinquent acts rather than felonies, the trial court granted Malvern’s motion to dismiss.”
State v. Winkler, 859 P.2d 1345 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1993). “We note that there are no cases in Arizona that discuss the elements of the crime of hindering prosecution, nor are there any that we have been able to find in Hawaii, whose hindering prosecution statute was the source of § 13-2512. Rudolph J. Gerber, Criminal Law of Arizona…”
State v. Martinez, 854 P.2d 147 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1993). “” We disagree with both propositions. Defendant’s act of pushing the apartment door shut, without more, cannot constitute a violation of A.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2512(B) — 1 case
State v. Tracy (Ariz. Ct. App. 2017).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2512(B)(1) — 1 case
State v. Tracy (Ariz. Ct. App. 2017).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2512(B)(2) — 1 case
State v. Harm, 340 P.3d 1110 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2015). “§ 13-1805(H) (same for shoplifting), A.R.S. § 13-2512(B)(2) (same for hindering prosecution), A.”
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