Arizona criminal charge
Fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services in Arizona
Fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2108. 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. § 13-2108.
What is the penalty for fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Fraud by furnishing on invalid credit card (base) — Furnishing money, goods, services or anything of value upon presentation of a credit card obtained/retained in violation of § 13-2102 or known to be forged, expired, cancelled or revoked, when the value threshold in subsection C is not exceeded.; 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 (Fraud by furnishing on invalid credit card (base) — Furnishing money, goods, services or anything of value upon presentation of a credit card obtained/retained in violation of § 13-2102 or known to be forged, expired, cancelled or revoked, when the value threshold in subsection C is not exceeded.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Fraud by failing to furnish represented goods/services (base) — Failing to furnish money, goods, services or anything of value that the person represented in writing as having furnished, and receiving payment for it, when the value threshold in subsection D is not exceeded.; 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 (Fraud by failing to furnish represented goods/services (base) — Failing to furnish money, goods, services or anything of value that the person represented in writing as having furnished, and receiving payment for it, when the value threshold in subsection D is not exceeded.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Fraud by furnishing on invalid credit card (aggravated value) — The payment received for goods/services furnished under subsection A.1 exceeds one hundred dollars in any consecutive six-month period.; 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 (Fraud by furnishing on invalid credit card (aggravated value) — The payment received for goods/services furnished under subsection A.1 exceeds one hundred dollars in any consecutive six-month period.; 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 (Fraud by failing to furnish represented goods/services (aggravated value) — The difference between the value actually furnished and the payment received under subsection A.2 exceeds one hundred dollars in any consecutive six-month period.; 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 (Fraud by failing to furnish represented goods/services (aggravated value) — The difference between the value actually furnished and the payment received under subsection A.2 exceeds one hundred dollars in any consecutive six-month period.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to current.
How is fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraud by furnishing on invalid credit card (base) | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Furnishing money, goods, services or anything of value upon presentation of a credit card obtained/retained in violation of § 13-2102 or known to be forged, expired, cancelled or revoked, when the value threshold in subsection C is not exceeded. | A.R.S. § 13-2108B |
| Fraud by failing to furnish represented goods/services (base) | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Failing to furnish money, goods, services or anything of value that the person represented in writing as having furnished, and receiving payment for it, when the value threshold in subsection D is not exceeded. | A.R.S. § 13-2108B |
| Fraud by furnishing on invalid credit card (aggravated value) | Class 6 Felony | The payment received for goods/services furnished under subsection A.1 exceeds one hundred dollars in any consecutive six-month period. | A.R.S. § 13-2108C |
| Fraud by failing to furnish represented goods/services (aggravated value) | Class 6 Felony | The difference between the value actually furnished and the payment received under subsection A.2 exceeds one hundred dollars in any consecutive six-month period. | A.R.S. § 13-2108D |
Common questions about fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services in Arizona
Is fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2108.
Fraud by furnishing on invalid credit card (base): Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2108B) · Fraud by failing to furnish represented goods/services (base): Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2108B) · Fraud by furnishing on invalid credit card (aggravated value): Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2108C) · Fraud by failing to furnish represented goods/services (aggravated value): Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2108D)
What are the penalties for fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services?
Fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2108 (Fraud by person authorized to provide goods or services; 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.