Arizona criminal charge
Unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse in Arizona
Unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse is a Class 5 Felony under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3716. 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. § 13-3716.
What is the penalty for unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse 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 unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse in Arizona
Is unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
What are the penalties for unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse in Arizona?
As a Class 5 Felony, unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse 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 unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse?
Unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3716 (Unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse; 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.