Arizona criminal charge
Obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently in Arizona
Obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3709. 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. § 13-3709.
What is the penalty for obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 4 months (Unauthorized connection/device to obtain cable/video services — A person, intending to defraud a licensed cable television system or video service network of charges, makes an unauthorized connection or attaches an unauthorized device to obtain services.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(2)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Unauthorized connection/device to obtain cable/video services — A person, intending to defraud a licensed cable television system or video service network of charges, makes an unauthorized connection or attaches an unauthorized device to obtain services.; 13-802(B)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Manufacturing, distributing, or selling unauthorized decoding devices — A person manufactures, distributes, sells, rents, lends, offers or advertises a device intending it be used by another to obtain cable television or video services without paying the required charge.; 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 (Manufacturing, distributing, or selling unauthorized decoding devices — A person manufactures, distributes, sells, rents, lends, offers or advertises a device intending it be used by another to obtain cable television or video services without paying the required charge.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to current.
How is obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unauthorized connection/device to obtain cable/video services | Class 2 Misdemeanor | A person, intending to defraud a licensed cable television system or video service network of charges, makes an unauthorized connection or attaches an unauthorized device to obtain services. | A.R.S. § 13-3709A |
| Manufacturing, distributing, or selling unauthorized decoding devices | Class 6 Felony | A person manufactures, distributes, sells, rents, lends, offers or advertises a device intending it be used by another to obtain cable television or video services without paying the required charge. | A.R.S. § 13-3709B |
Common questions about obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently in Arizona
Is obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3709.
Unauthorized connection/device to obtain cable/video services: Class 2 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3709A) · Manufacturing, distributing, or selling unauthorized decoding devices: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3709B)
What are the penalties for obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently?
Obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3709 (Obtaining cable television and video services fraudulently; manufacturing, distributing and selling unauthorized decoding devices; classification; definition).
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.