Arizona criminal charge
Misappropriation of charter school monies in Arizona
Misappropriation of charter school monies is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-1818. 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. § 13-1818.
What is the penalty for misappropriation of charter school monies in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (Misappropriation of charter school monies (base offense) — Applies when a person converts charter school monies in violation of subsection A and the amount converted is less than twenty-five thousand dollars.; 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 (Misappropriation of charter school monies (base offense) — Applies when a person converts charter school monies in violation of subsection A and the amount converted is less than twenty-five thousand dollars.; 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 (Misappropriation of charter school monies ($25,000 or more) — Applies when the amount of monies converted in violation of subsection A is twenty-five thousand dollars or more.; 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 (Misappropriation of charter school monies ($25,000 or more) — Applies when the amount of monies converted in violation of subsection A is twenty-five thousand dollars or more.; 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 2.5 years.
How is misappropriation of charter school monies classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misappropriation of charter school monies (base offense) | Class 4 Felony | Applies when a person converts charter school monies in violation of subsection A and the amount converted is less than twenty-five thousand dollars. | A.R.S. § 13-1818B |
| Misappropriation of charter school monies ($25,000 or more) | Class 2 Felony | Applies when the amount of monies converted in violation of subsection A is twenty-five thousand dollars or more. | A.R.S. § 13-1818B |
Common questions about misappropriation of charter school monies in Arizona
Is misappropriation of charter school monies a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: misappropriation of charter school monies ranges from a Class 4 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1818.
Misappropriation of charter school monies (base offense): Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1818B) · Misappropriation of charter school monies ($25,000 or more): Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1818B)
What are the penalties for misappropriation of charter school monies in Arizona?
Penalties for misappropriation of charter school monies in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 4 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 misappropriation of charter school monies?
Misappropriation of charter school monies is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1818 (Misappropriation of charter school monies; violation; 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.