Arizona criminal charge
Transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose in Arizona
Transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose is a Class 5 Felony under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3210. As a Class 5 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. § 13-3210.
What is the penalty for transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 9 months to 24 months (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 (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 1.5 years.
Common questions about transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose in Arizona
Is transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose is a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3210.
What are the penalties for transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose in Arizona?
As a Class 5 Felony, transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose carries 9 months to 24 months of incarceration and a fine of up to $150,000 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-702 (first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 1.5 years).
Which Arizona statute covers transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose?
Transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3210 (Transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose; classification; venue).
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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.