Arizona criminal charge
Ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia in Arizona
Ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2910.10. As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, 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. § 13-2910.10.
What is the penalty for ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (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 (13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia in Arizona
Is ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2910.10.
What are the penalties for ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia in Arizona?
As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-707 (current).
Which Arizona statute covers ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia?
Ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2910.10 (Ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia; classification; definition).
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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.