Arizona criminal charge
Taking identity of another person or entity in Arizona
Taking identity of another person or entity is a Class 4 Felony under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2008. As a Class 4 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. § 13-2008.
What is the penalty for taking identity of another person or entity in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (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 (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 2.5 years.
Common questions about taking identity of another person or entity in Arizona
Is taking identity of another person or entity a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
What are the penalties for taking identity of another person or entity in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers taking identity of another person or entity?
Taking identity of another person or entity is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2008 (Taking identity of another person or entity; 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.