Arizona criminal charge
Accidents involving damage to vehicle in Arizona
Accidents involving damage to vehicle is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 28-662. As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Arizona sets for that offense class. Arizona sorts criminal offenses into class 1 through class 6 felonies, class 1 through class 3 misdemeanors, and petty offenses (A.R.S. § 13-601). A first felony offense carries a presumptive term with mitigated and aggravated departures under A.R.S. § 13-702; prior convictions (§ 13-703) and dangerous offenses (§ 13-704) change the range. Misdemeanor maximums are set by A.R.S. § 13-707 and fines by §§ 13-801 and 13-802.
Defined by A.R.S. § 28-662.
What is the penalty for accidents involving damage to vehicle in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(1)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
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Common questions about accidents involving damage to vehicle in Arizona
Is accidents involving damage to vehicle a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Accidents involving damage to vehicle is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 28-662.
What are the penalties for accidents involving damage to vehicle in Arizona?
As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, accidents involving damage to vehicle carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-707 (current).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.