riot; planning; participation; racketeering
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill amends existing Arizona statutes related to riot, planning, participation, and racketeering. Specifically, it modifies sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning conspiracy, extortionate extensions of credit, and definitions related to animal activities and terrorism. It also clarifies the definition of racketeering to include a broader range of offenses and establishes a penalty of life imprisonment without the possibility of release on any basis until the service of twenty-five years for conspiracy to commit a class 1 felony. The bill aims to strengthen the legal framework for addressing these crimes.
Key provisions
- Revised the definition of conspiracy to include specific offenses and clarify liability for knowing about conspiratorial activity.
- Updated definitions related to extortionate extensions of credit, including the understanding of the creditor and debtor.
- Expanded the definition of racketeering to encompass a wider array of criminal activities.
- Established a life sentence without parole for conspiracy to commit a class 1 felony.
- Modified definitions related to animal activities and terrorism, including specific elements and penalties.
- Clarified the definition of ‘access’ in the context of computer security.
- Revised the definition of ‘computer contaminant’ to include self-replicating computer programs.
- Updated the definition of ‘riot’ to include the element of immediate power of execution.
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