Arizona criminal charge
Hindering prosecution in the second degree in Arizona
Hindering prosecution in the second degree is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2511. 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. § 13-2511.
What is the penalty for hindering prosecution in the second degree in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Hindering prosecution in the second degree — Applies when a person renders assistance to another with intent to hinder that person's apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment for a misdemeanor or petty offense.; 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 (Hindering prosecution in the second degree — Applies when a person renders assistance to another with intent to hinder that person's apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment for a misdemeanor or petty offense.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to current.
How is hindering prosecution in the second degree classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindering prosecution in the second degree | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when a person renders assistance to another with intent to hinder that person's apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment for a misdemeanor or petty offense. | A.R.S. § 13-2511B |
Common questions about hindering prosecution in the second degree in Arizona
Is hindering prosecution in the second degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Hindering prosecution in the second degree is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2511.
Hindering prosecution in the second degree: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2511B)
What are the penalties for hindering prosecution in the second degree in Arizona?
Penalties for hindering prosecution in the second degree in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 1 Misdemeanor up to a Class 1 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-707; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers hindering prosecution in the second degree?
Hindering prosecution in the second degree is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2511 (Hindering prosecution in the second degree; 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.