Arizona criminal charge
Defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns in Arizona
Defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns is a Class 2 Misdemeanor under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3702. As a Class 2 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. § 13-3702.
What is the penalty for defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 4 months (definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(2)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $750 (13-802(B)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns in Arizona
Is defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3702.
What are the penalties for defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns in Arizona?
As a Class 2 Misdemeanor, defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns carries up to 4 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $750 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-707 (current).
Which Arizona statute covers defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns?
Defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3702 (Defacing or damaging petroglyphs, pictographs, caves or caverns; 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.