Arizona criminal charge
Prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot in Arizona
Prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot is a Class 2 Felony under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-1207. As a Class 2 Felony, 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. § 13-1207.
What is the penalty for prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 10 years (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 (fine cap for an individual (13-801); drug and other offenses may set higher statute-specific amounts) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 5 years.
Common questions about prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot in Arizona
Is prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
What are the penalties for prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot in Arizona?
As a Class 2 Felony, prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot carries 4 years to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $150,000 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-702 (first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 5 years).
Which Arizona statute covers prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot?
Prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1207 (Prisoners who commit assault with intent to incite to riot or participate in riot; 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.