Arizona criminal charge
Criminal impersonation in Arizona
Criminal impersonation is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2006. 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. § 13-2006.
What is the penalty for criminal impersonation in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 9 months to 24 months (Criminal impersonation — computer-generated voice, image, or video used to defraud — Applies when the impersonation is committed under subsection A, paragraph 4, involving use of a computer-generated voice recording, image, or video of another person with intent to defraud.; presumptive 1.5 years; mitigated 6 months / aggravated 2.5 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Criminal impersonation — computer-generated voice, image, or video used to defraud — Applies when the impersonation is committed under subsection A, paragraph 4, involving use of a computer-generated voice recording, image, or video of another person with intent to defraud.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Criminal impersonation — false identity, representative, or access inducement — Applies when the impersonation is committed under subsection A, paragraph 1, 2, or 3, involving assuming a false identity, pretending to be a representative, or inducing access to property through impersonation.; 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 (Criminal impersonation — false identity, representative, or access inducement — Applies when the impersonation is committed under subsection A, paragraph 1, 2, or 3, involving assuming a false identity, pretending to be a representative, or inducing access to property through impersonation.; 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 1.5 years.
How is criminal impersonation classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal impersonation — computer-generated voice, image, or video used to defraud | Class 5 Felony | Applies when the impersonation is committed under subsection A, paragraph 4, involving use of a computer-generated voice recording, image, or video of another person with intent to defraud. | A.R.S. § 13-2006C |
| Criminal impersonation — false identity, representative, or access inducement | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the impersonation is committed under subsection A, paragraph 1, 2, or 3, involving assuming a false identity, pretending to be a representative, or inducing access to property through impersonation. | A.R.S. § 13-2006C |
Common questions about criminal impersonation in Arizona
Is criminal impersonation a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal impersonation ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2006.
Criminal impersonation — computer-generated voice, image, or video used to defraud: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2006C) · Criminal impersonation — false identity, representative, or access inducement: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2006C)
What are the penalties for criminal impersonation in Arizona?
Penalties for criminal impersonation in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 5 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-702; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers criminal impersonation?
Criminal impersonation is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2006 (Criminal impersonation; 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.