Arizona criminal charge
Securing the proceeds of an offense in Arizona
Securing the proceeds of an offense is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2408. 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. § 13-2408.
What is the penalty for securing the proceeds of an offense in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Securing proceeds of a felony — The person assisted committed a felony.; 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 (Securing proceeds of a felony — The person assisted committed a felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | up to 4 months (Securing proceeds of a misdemeanor — The person assisted committed a misdemeanor.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(2)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Securing proceeds of a misdemeanor — The person assisted committed a misdemeanor.; 13-802(B)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 1 year.
How is securing the proceeds of an offense classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securing proceeds of a felony | Class 6 Felony | The person assisted committed a felony. | A.R.S. § 13-2408B |
| Securing proceeds of a misdemeanor | Class 2 Misdemeanor | The person assisted committed a misdemeanor. | A.R.S. § 13-2408B |
Common questions about securing the proceeds of an offense in Arizona
Is securing the proceeds of an offense a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: securing the proceeds of an offense ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2408.
Securing proceeds of a felony: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2408B) · Securing proceeds of a misdemeanor: Class 2 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2408B)
What are the penalties for securing the proceeds of an offense in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers securing the proceeds of an offense?
Securing the proceeds of an offense is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2408 (Securing the proceeds of an offense; 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.