If you believe you have been the victim of a crime, you can file a Criminal complaint online at .azag/complaints OR mail or deliver the completed form below. This form can be completed on the computer or is available to download and print. Please print legibly if completing by hand.
§ 13-2901.01 Defined. Under ARS 13-2907.01, it is a crime for a person to do either of the following: Knowingly make to a law enforcement agency of either this state or a political subdivision of this state a false, fraudulent or unfounded report.
It is unlawful for a person to knowingly make to a law enforcement agency of either this state or a political subdivision of this state a false, fraudulent or unfounded report or statement or to knowingly misrepresent a fact for the purpose of interfering with the orderly operation of a law enforcement agency or ...
If you believe that you have been the victim of false accusations, you need to defend yourself. The most effective defense strategy is to hire a qualified criminal defense attorney. These legal experts represent all clients and can help you prevent another party from harming your reputation.
ARIZONA ANTI-FRAUD STATUTE Violations of Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-2918 are punishable by civil penalties of up to $2000 per item or service claimed plus an assessment of up to twice the amount claimed for each item or service.
Up to 6 months in jail. Up to $2500 in fines. Probation.
Criminal complaints are normally first started with the application for a complaint, along with an affidavit by the complainant, which is titled an affidavit of probable cause. The judge examines the statements in the application and affidavit.
What Is a Criminal "Complaint"? the defendant. the date of the alleged offenses. the alleged offenses (including the relevant statutes, and whether the violations are misdemeanors or felonies), and. some kind of description of the alleged facts underlying those offenses.