Arizona criminal charge
Solicitation in Arizona
Solicitation is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-1002. 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. § 13-1002.
What is the penalty for solicitation in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2.5 years to 7 years (Solicitation to commit class 1 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 1 felony.; presumptive 3.5 years; mitigated 2 / aggravated 8.75 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 (Solicitation to commit class 1 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 1 felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (Solicitation to commit class 2 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 2 felony.; presumptive 2.5 years; mitigated 1 year / aggravated 3.75 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 (Solicitation to commit class 2 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 2 felony.; 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 (Solicitation to commit class 3 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 3 felony.; 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 (Solicitation to commit class 3 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 3 felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Solicitation to commit class 4 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 4 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 (Solicitation to commit class 4 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 4 felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Solicitation to commit class 5 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 5 felony.; 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 (Solicitation to commit class 5 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 5 felony.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | up to 4 months (Solicitation to commit class 6 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 6 felony.; 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 (Solicitation to commit class 6 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a class 6 felony.; 13-802(B)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 days (Solicitation to commit a misdemeanor — Applies when the offense solicited is a misdemeanor.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(3)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Solicitation to commit a misdemeanor — Applies when the offense solicited is a misdemeanor.; 13-802(C)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 3.5 years.
How is solicitation classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitation to commit class 1 felony | Class 3 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a class 1 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-1002B.1 |
| Solicitation to commit class 2 felony | Class 4 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a class 2 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-1002B.2 |
| Solicitation to commit class 3 felony | Class 5 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a class 3 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-1002B.3 |
| Solicitation to commit class 4 felony | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a class 4 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-1002B.4 |
| Solicitation to commit class 5 felony | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when the offense solicited is a class 5 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-1002B.5 |
| Solicitation to commit class 6 felony | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies when the offense solicited is a class 6 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-1002B.6 |
| Solicitation to commit a misdemeanor | Class 3 Misdemeanor | Applies when the offense solicited is a misdemeanor. | A.R.S. § 13-1002B.7 |
Common questions about solicitation in Arizona
Is solicitation a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: solicitation ranges from a Class 3 Misdemeanor to a Class 3 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1002.
Solicitation to commit class 1 felony: Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1002B.1) · Solicitation to commit class 2 felony: Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1002B.2) · Solicitation to commit class 3 felony: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1002B.3) · Solicitation to commit class 4 felony: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1002B.4) · Solicitation to commit class 5 felony: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-1002B.5) · Solicitation to commit class 6 felony: Class 2 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-1002B.6) · Solicitation to commit a misdemeanor: Class 3 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-1002B.7)
What are the penalties for solicitation in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers solicitation?
Solicitation is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1002 (Solicitation; classifications).
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.