Arizona criminal charge
Adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine in Arizona
Adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine is a Class 6 Felony under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3704. As a Class 6 Felony, 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. § 13-3704.
What is the penalty for adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (presumptive 1 year; mitigated .33 years / aggravated 2 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges; a class 6 felony may be designated a class 1 misdemeanor under 13-604) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 1 year.
Common questions about adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine in Arizona
Is adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
What are the penalties for adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine in Arizona?
As a Class 6 Felony, adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine carries 6 months to 18 months of incarceration and a fine of up to $150,000 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-702 (first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 1 year).
Which Arizona statute covers adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine?
Adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3704 (Adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine; classification).
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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.