Arizona criminal charge
Interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies in Arizona
Interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2922. 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. § 13-2922.
What is the penalty for interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Interference with emergency communications — Applies when a person violates subsection A by recklessly interrupting, impeding, or otherwise directly interfering with emergency communications over a public safety land mobile radio frequency network or system.; 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 (Interference with emergency communications — Applies when a person violates subsection A by recklessly interrupting, impeding, or otherwise directly interfering with emergency communications over a public safety land mobile radio frequency network or system.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Interference with nonemergency communications — Applies when a person violates subsection B by recklessly interrupting, impeding, or otherwise interfering with the transmission of a nonemergency communication over a public safety land mobile radio frequency dedicated to dispatch or emergency communications.; 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 (Interference with nonemergency communications — Applies when a person violates subsection B by recklessly interrupting, impeding, or otherwise interfering with the transmission of a nonemergency communication over a public safety land mobile radio frequency dedicated to dispatch or emergency communications.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 1 year.
How is interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interference with emergency communications | Class 6 Felony | Applies when a person violates subsection A by recklessly interrupting, impeding, or otherwise directly interfering with emergency communications over a public safety land mobile radio frequency network or system. | A.R.S. § 13-2922C |
| Interference with nonemergency communications | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when a person violates subsection B by recklessly interrupting, impeding, or otherwise interfering with the transmission of a nonemergency communication over a public safety land mobile radio frequency dedicated to dispatch or emergency communications. | A.R.S. § 13-2922C |
Common questions about interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies in Arizona
Is interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2922.
Interference with emergency communications: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2922C) · Interference with nonemergency communications: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2922C)
What are the penalties for interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies in Arizona?
Penalties for interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 1 Misdemeanor up to a Class 6 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-702 and A.R.S. § 13-707; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies?
Interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2922 (Interference with transmissions on public safety land mobile radio frequencies; classification; definitions).
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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.