Arizona criminal charge
Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card in Arizona
Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2103. 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. § 13-2103.
What is the penalty for receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card (value < $250) — The value of the property bought, received, or attempted to be bought or received is less than two hundred fifty dollars.; 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 (Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card (value < $250) — The value of the property bought, received, or attempted to be bought or received is less than two hundred fifty dollars.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card ($250–$999) — The value of the property bought, received, or attempted to be bought or received is two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand dollars.; 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 (Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card ($250–$999) — The value of the property bought, received, or attempted to be bought or received is two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand dollars.; 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 (Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card ($1,000 or more) — The value of the property bought, received, or attempted to be bought or received is one thousand dollars or more.; 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 (Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card ($1,000 or more) — The value of the property bought, received, or attempted to be bought or received is one thousand dollars or more.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to current.
How is receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card (value < $250) | Class 1 Misdemeanor | The value of the property bought, received, or attempted to be bought or received is less than two hundred fifty dollars. | A.R.S. § 13-2103B |
| Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card ($250–$999) | Class 6 Felony | The value of the property bought, received, or attempted to be bought or received is two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand dollars. | A.R.S. § 13-2103B |
| Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card ($1,000 or more) | Class 5 Felony | The value of the property bought, received, or attempted to be bought or received is one thousand dollars or more. | A.R.S. § 13-2103B |
Common questions about receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card in Arizona
Is receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2103.
Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card (value < $250): Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2103B) · Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card ($250–$999): Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2103B) · Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card ($1,000 or more): Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2103B)
What are the penalties for receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card in Arizona?
Penalties for receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 1 Misdemeanor up to a Class 5 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 receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card?
Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2103 (Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a 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.