Arizona criminal charge
Permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations in Arizona
Permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3619. 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. § 13-3619.
What is the penalty for permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations 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 permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations in Arizona
Is permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3619.
What are the penalties for permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations in Arizona?
As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations 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 permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations?
Permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3619 (Permitting life, health or morals of minor to be imperiled by neglect, abuse or immoral associations; 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.