Arizona criminal charge
Obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes in Arizona
Obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes is a Class 4 Felony under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3512. As a Class 4 Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Arizona sets for that offense class. Arizona sorts criminal offenses into class 1 through class 6 felonies, class 1 through class 3 misdemeanors, and petty offenses (A.R.S. § 13-601). A first felony offense carries a presumptive term with mitigated and aggravated departures under A.R.S. § 13-702; prior convictions (§ 13-703) and dangerous offenses (§ 13-704) change the range. Misdemeanor maximums are set by A.R.S. § 13-707 and fines by §§ 13-801 and 13-802.
Defined by A.R.S. § 13-3512.
What is the penalty for obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (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 (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.
Common questions about obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes in Arizona
Is obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes is a Class 4 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3512.
What are the penalties for obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes in Arizona?
As a Class 4 Felony, obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes carries 18 months to 36 months of incarceration and a fine of up to $150,000 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-702 (first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 2.5 years).
Which Arizona statute covers obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes?
Obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3512 (Obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes; violation; classification).
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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.