Arizona criminal charge
Participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate in Arizona
Participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2308. 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. § 13-2308.
What is the penalty for participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 10 years (Participating in a criminal syndicate (general) — Applies to participating in a criminal syndicate under subsection A, except as otherwise provided in subsections E or F.; 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 (Participating in a criminal syndicate (general) — Applies to participating in a criminal syndicate under subsection A, except as otherwise provided in subsections E or F.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); drug and other offenses may set higher statute-specific amounts) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 10 years (Participating in a criminal syndicate — hiring, engaging or using a minor — Applies when the violation is of subsection A, paragraph 5 (hiring, engaging or using a minor), and carries ineligibility for probation, pardon, suspension of sentence or release until the sentence is served or commuted.; 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 (Participating in a criminal syndicate — hiring, engaging or using a minor — Applies when the violation is of subsection A, paragraph 5 (hiring, engaging or using a minor), and carries ineligibility for probation, pardon, suspension of sentence or release until the sentence is served or commuted.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); drug and other offenses may set higher statute-specific amounts) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (Assisting a criminal syndicate — Applies to committing any felony offense, completed or preparatory, with intent to promote or further the criminal objectives of a criminal syndicate, as defined in subsection C.; 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 (Assisting a criminal syndicate — Applies to committing any felony offense, completed or preparatory, with intent to promote or further the criminal objectives of a criminal syndicate, as defined in subsection C.; 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 5 years.
How is participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participating in a criminal syndicate (general) | Class 2 Felony | Applies to participating in a criminal syndicate under subsection A, except as otherwise provided in subsections E or F. | A.R.S. § 13-2308D |
| Participating in a criminal syndicate — hiring, engaging or using a minor | Class 2 Felony | Applies when the violation is of subsection A, paragraph 5 (hiring, engaging or using a minor), and carries ineligibility for probation, pardon, suspension of sentence or release until the sentence is served or commuted. | A.R.S. § 13-2308E |
| Assisting a criminal syndicate | Class 4 Felony | Applies to committing any felony offense, completed or preparatory, with intent to promote or further the criminal objectives of a criminal syndicate, as defined in subsection C. | A.R.S. § 13-2308F |
Common questions about participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate in Arizona
Is participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate ranges from a Class 4 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2308.
Participating in a criminal syndicate (general): Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2308D) · Participating in a criminal syndicate — hiring, engaging or using a minor: Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2308E) · Assisting a criminal syndicate: Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2308F)
What are the penalties for participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate in Arizona?
Penalties for participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate 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 participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate?
Participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2308 (Participating in or assisting a criminal syndicate; 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.