Arizona criminal charge
Promoting prison contraband in Arizona
Promoting prison contraband is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2505. 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. § 13-2505.
What is the penalty for promoting prison contraband in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 10 years (Promoting prison contraband — deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive — Applies when the contraband involved is a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive.; 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 (Promoting prison contraband — deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive — Applies when the contraband involved is a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive.; 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 (Promoting prison contraband — dangerous drug, narcotic drug or marijuana — Applies when the contraband involved is a dangerous drug, narcotic drug or marijuana.; 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 (Promoting prison contraband — dangerous drug, narcotic drug or marijuana — Applies when the contraband involved is a dangerous drug, narcotic drug or marijuana.; 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 | 9 months to 24 months (Promoting prison contraband — other contraband — Applies in all other cases of promoting prison contraband not involving a weapon, explosive, or drug/marijuana.; presumptive 1.5 years; mitigated 6 months / aggravated 2.5 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 (Promoting prison contraband — other contraband — Applies in all other cases of promoting prison contraband not involving a weapon, explosive, or drug/marijuana.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 9 months to 24 months (Failure to report violation or attempted violation — Applies when a person fails to report a known violation or attempted violation of this section as required by subsection B.; presumptive 1.5 years; mitigated 6 months / aggravated 2.5 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 (Failure to report violation or attempted violation — Applies when a person fails to report a known violation or attempted violation of this section as required by subsection B.; 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 promoting prison contraband classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoting prison contraband — deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive | Class 2 Felony | Applies when the contraband involved is a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive. | A.R.S. § 13-2505G |
| Promoting prison contraband — dangerous drug, narcotic drug or marijuana | Class 2 Felony | Applies when the contraband involved is a dangerous drug, narcotic drug or marijuana. | A.R.S. § 13-2505G |
| Promoting prison contraband — other contraband | Class 5 Felony | Applies in all other cases of promoting prison contraband not involving a weapon, explosive, or drug/marijuana. | A.R.S. § 13-2505G |
| Failure to report violation or attempted violation | Class 5 Felony | Applies when a person fails to report a known violation or attempted violation of this section as required by subsection B. | A.R.S. § 13-2505G |
Common questions about promoting prison contraband in Arizona
Is promoting prison contraband a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: promoting prison contraband ranges from a Class 5 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2505.
Promoting prison contraband — deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive: Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2505G) · Promoting prison contraband — dangerous drug, narcotic drug or marijuana: Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2505G) · Promoting prison contraband — other contraband: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2505G) · Failure to report violation or attempted violation: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2505G)
What are the penalties for promoting prison contraband in Arizona?
Penalties for promoting prison contraband in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 5 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 promoting prison contraband?
Promoting prison contraband is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2505 (Promoting prison contraband; exceptions; x-radiation; body scans; 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.