Arizona criminal charge
Unlawful feeding of wildlife in Arizona
Unlawful feeding of wildlife is a Petty Offense under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2927. As a Petty Offense, 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. § 13-2927.
What is the penalty for unlawful feeding of wildlife in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $300 (fine only — petty offenses carry no jail term (13-601(C), 13-802(D))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-802 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about unlawful feeding of wildlife in Arizona
Is unlawful feeding of wildlife a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Unlawful feeding of wildlife is a Petty Offense in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2927.
What are the penalties for unlawful feeding of wildlife in Arizona?
As a Petty Offense, unlawful feeding of wildlife carries a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-802.
Which Arizona statute covers unlawful feeding of wildlife?
Unlawful feeding of wildlife is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2927 (Unlawful feeding of wildlife; 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.