Arizona criminal charge
Compounding in Arizona
Compounding is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2405. Its classification is not fixed: Arizona assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by A.R.S. § 13-2405.
What is the penalty for compounding in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Compounding a felony — The crime compounded is a felony.; 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 (Compounding a felony — The crime compounded is a felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 days (Compounding a non-felony offense — The crime compounded is not a felony.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(3)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Compounding a non-felony offense — The crime compounded is not a felony.; 13-802(C)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 1 year.
How is compounding classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compounding a felony | Class 6 Felony | The crime compounded is a felony. | A.R.S. § 13-2405C |
| Compounding a non-felony offense | Class 3 Misdemeanor | The crime compounded is not a felony. | A.R.S. § 13-2405C |
Common questions about compounding in Arizona
Is compounding a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: compounding ranges from a Class 3 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2405.
Compounding a felony: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2405C) · Compounding a non-felony offense: Class 3 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2405C)
What are the penalties for compounding in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers compounding?
Compounding is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2405 (Compounding; classification).
Legal terms used in this law
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.