AZ HB2088

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-401 regarding justification defenses in criminal prosecutions.

Maintains that justification defense is unavailable when a person recklessly injures or kills an innocent third person while using justified physical or deadly force against another.

Changes language to clarify that justification "prescribed in this chapter" (rather than "defined") is a defense in criminal offense prosecutions.

Specifies that justification is a defense in any prosecution for "a criminal offense" under Arizona law, removing reference to "pursuant to this title."