Arizona criminal charge
Obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently in Arizona
Obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3719. 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. § 13-3719.
What is the penalty for obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 4 months (Unauthorized connection or attachment to obtain wireless telecommunications services — A person makes an unauthorized connection or attaches an unauthorized device to a wireless telecommunications service or device with intent to defraud another of the lawful charge for 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 or attachment to obtain wireless telecommunications services — A person makes an unauthorized connection or attaches an unauthorized device to a wireless telecommunications service or device with intent to defraud another of the lawful charge for services.; 13-802(B)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Manufacturing, distributing, or selling unauthorized decoding/access devices — A person manufactures, distributes, sells, rents, lends, offers or advertises a device intending it be used to obtain wireless telecommunications services without payment of the charge for those services.; 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/access devices — A person manufactures, distributes, sells, rents, lends, offers or advertises a device intending it be used to obtain wireless telecommunications services without payment of the charge for those services.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to current.
How is obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unauthorized connection or attachment to obtain wireless telecommunications services | Class 2 Misdemeanor | A person makes an unauthorized connection or attaches an unauthorized device to a wireless telecommunications service or device with intent to defraud another of the lawful charge for services. | A.R.S. § 13-3719A |
| Manufacturing, distributing, or selling unauthorized decoding/access devices | Class 6 Felony | A person manufactures, distributes, sells, rents, lends, offers or advertises a device intending it be used to obtain wireless telecommunications services without payment of the charge for those services. | A.R.S. § 13-3719B |
Common questions about obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently in Arizona
Is obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3719.
Unauthorized connection or attachment to obtain wireless telecommunications services: Class 2 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3719A) · Manufacturing, distributing, or selling unauthorized decoding/access devices: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3719B)
What are the penalties for obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently in Arizona?
Penalties for obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 2 Misdemeanor up to a Class 6 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-707 and A.R.S. § 13-702; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently?
Obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3719 (Obtaining wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices fraudulently; manufacturing, distributing and selling unauthorized decoding devices; 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.