Arizona criminal charge
Endangerment in Arizona
Endangerment is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-1201. 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. § 13-1201.
What is the penalty for endangerment in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Endangerment - substantial risk of imminent death — Applies when the endangerment involves a substantial risk of imminent death.; 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 (Endangerment - substantial risk of imminent death — Applies when the endangerment involves a substantial risk of imminent death.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Endangerment - other cases — Applies in all other cases of endangerment not involving a substantial risk of imminent death.; 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 (Endangerment - other cases — Applies in all other cases of endangerment not involving a substantial risk of imminent death.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 1 year.
How is endangerment classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endangerment - substantial risk of imminent death | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the endangerment involves a substantial risk of imminent death. | A.R.S. § 13-1201B |
| Endangerment - other cases | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies in all other cases of endangerment not involving a substantial risk of imminent death. | A.R.S. § 13-1201B |
Common questions about endangerment in Arizona
Is endangerment a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: endangerment ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1201.
Endangerment - substantial risk of imminent death: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1201B) · Endangerment - other cases: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-1201B)
What are the penalties for endangerment in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers endangerment?
Endangerment is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1201 (Endangerment; 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.