Arizona criminal charge
Furnishing harmful items to minors in Arizona
Furnishing harmful items to minors is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3506.01. 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. § 13-3506.01.
What is the penalty for furnishing harmful items to minors in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (Furnishing harmful items to minors — A violation of this section, i.e., transmitting or sending harmful items to a minor via electronic mail, personal messaging, or other direct internet communication with knowledge of the item's harmful character.; presumptive 2.5 years; mitigated 1 year / aggravated 3.75 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 (Furnishing harmful items to minors — A violation of this section, i.e., transmitting or sending harmful items to a minor via electronic mail, personal messaging, or other direct internet communication with knowledge of the item's harmful character.; 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 (Failure to report a violation — Failing to report a violation of this section as required by section 13-3620.; 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 (Failure to report a violation — Failing to report a violation of this section as required by section 13-3620.; 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 2.5 years.
How is furnishing harmful items to minors classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnishing harmful items to minors | Class 4 Felony | A violation of this section, i.e., transmitting or sending harmful items to a minor via electronic mail, personal messaging, or other direct internet communication with knowledge of the item's harmful character. | A.R.S. § 13-3506.01D |
| Failure to report a violation | Class 6 Felony | Failing to report a violation of this section as required by section 13-3620. | A.R.S. § 13-3506.01E |
Common questions about furnishing harmful items to minors in Arizona
Is furnishing harmful items to minors a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: furnishing harmful items to minors ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 4 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3506.01.
Furnishing harmful items to minors: Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3506.01D) · Failure to report a violation: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3506.01E)
What are the penalties for furnishing harmful items to minors in Arizona?
Penalties for furnishing harmful items to minors in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 4 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 furnishing harmful items to minors?
Furnishing harmful items to minors is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3506.01 (Furnishing harmful items to minors; internet activity; classification; definitions).
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.