Arizona criminal charge
Possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card in Arizona
Possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2106. 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. § 13-2106.
What is the penalty for possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Possession of incomplete credit card — Applies when the offense is committed under subsection A, paragraph 1 (possessing an incomplete credit card with intent to complete it without issuer consent).; 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 (Possession of incomplete credit card — Applies when the offense is committed under subsection A, paragraph 1 (possessing an incomplete credit card with intent to complete it without issuer consent).; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance — Applies when the offense is committed under subsection A, paragraph 2 (possessing machinery, plate or contrivance designed to reproduce a credit card without issuer consent, with intent to defraud).; 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 (Possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance — Applies when the offense is committed under subsection A, paragraph 2 (possessing machinery, plate or contrivance designed to reproduce a credit card without issuer consent, with intent to defraud).; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to current.
How is possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of incomplete credit card | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when the offense is committed under subsection A, paragraph 1 (possessing an incomplete credit card with intent to complete it without issuer consent). | A.R.S. § 13-2106B |
| Possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the offense is committed under subsection A, paragraph 2 (possessing machinery, plate or contrivance designed to reproduce a credit card without issuer consent, with intent to defraud). | A.R.S. § 13-2106B |
Common questions about possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card in Arizona
Is possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2106.
Possession of incomplete credit card: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2106B) · Possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2106B)
What are the penalties for possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card in Arizona?
Penalties for possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 1 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 possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card?
Possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2106 (Possession of machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card; 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.