Arizona criminal charge
Illegal control of an enterprise in Arizona
Illegal control of an enterprise is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2312. 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. § 13-2312.
What is the penalty for illegal control of an enterprise in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2.5 years to 7 years (Illegal control of an enterprise — A knowing violation of subsection A, involving acquiring or maintaining control of an enterprise through racketeering, is a class 3 felony.; presumptive 3.5 years; mitigated 2 / aggravated 8.75 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 (Illegal control of an enterprise — A knowing violation of subsection A, involving acquiring or maintaining control of an enterprise through racketeering, is a class 3 felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 2.5 years to 7 years (Illegally conducting an enterprise — A knowing violation of subsection B, involving conducting or participating in an enterprise's affairs through racketeering, is a class 3 felony.; presumptive 3.5 years; mitigated 2 / aggravated 8.75 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 (Illegally conducting an enterprise — A knowing violation of subsection B, involving conducting or participating in an enterprise's affairs through racketeering, is a class 3 felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 10 years (Use of a minor in furtherance of the offense — A knowing violation of subsection C, involving hiring, engaging or using a minor for conduct preparatory to or in completion of the offense, is a class 2 felony with no eligibility for probation, pardon, suspension of sentence or release until the sentence is served or commuted.; presumptive 5 years; mitigated 3 / aggravated 12.5 years available only on at least two mitigating/aggravating circumstances (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 (Use of a minor in furtherance of the offense — A knowing violation of subsection C, involving hiring, engaging or using a minor for conduct preparatory to or in completion of the offense, is a class 2 felony with no eligibility for probation, pardon, suspension of sentence or release until the sentence is served or commuted.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); drug and other offenses may set higher statute-specific amounts) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 3.5 years.
How is illegal control of an enterprise classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illegal control of an enterprise | Class 3 Felony | A knowing violation of subsection A, involving acquiring or maintaining control of an enterprise through racketeering, is a class 3 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-2312D |
| Illegally conducting an enterprise | Class 3 Felony | A knowing violation of subsection B, involving conducting or participating in an enterprise's affairs through racketeering, is a class 3 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-2312D |
| Use of a minor in furtherance of the offense | Class 2 Felony | A knowing violation of subsection C, involving hiring, engaging or using a minor for conduct preparatory to or in completion of the offense, is a class 2 felony with no eligibility for probation, pardon, suspension of sentence or release until the sentence is served or commuted. | A.R.S. § 13-2312D |
Common questions about illegal control of an enterprise in Arizona
Is illegal control of an enterprise a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: illegal control of an enterprise ranges from a Class 3 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2312.
Illegal control of an enterprise: Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2312D) · Illegally conducting an enterprise: Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2312D) · Use of a minor in furtherance of the offense: Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2312D)
What are the penalties for illegal control of an enterprise in Arizona?
Penalties for illegal control of an enterprise in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 3 Felony up to a Class 2 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 illegal control of an enterprise?
Illegal control of an enterprise is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2312 (Illegal control of an enterprise; illegally conducting an enterprise; 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.