Arizona criminal charge
Sale or gift of firearm to minor in Arizona
Sale or gift of firearm to minor is a Class 6 Felony under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3109. As a Class 6 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. § 13-3109.
What is the penalty for sale or gift of firearm to minor in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (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 (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 1 year.
Common questions about sale or gift of firearm to minor in Arizona
Is sale or gift of firearm to minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
What are the penalties for sale or gift of firearm to minor in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers sale or gift of firearm to minor?
Sale or gift of firearm to minor is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3109 (Sale or gift of firearm to minor; 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.