Arizona criminal charge
Unlawful patient brokering in Arizona
Unlawful patient brokering is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3730. 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. § 13-3730.
What is the penalty for unlawful patient brokering in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2.5 years to 7 years (Unlawful patient brokering — consideration $1,000 or more — The value of the commission, bonus, rebate, kickback, bribe, or split-fee consideration involved is $1,000 or more.; 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 (Unlawful patient brokering — consideration $1,000 or more — The value of the commission, bonus, rebate, kickback, bribe, or split-fee consideration involved is $1,000 or more.; 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 (Unlawful patient brokering — consideration more than $100 but less than $1,000 — The value of the consideration involved is more than $100 but less than $1,000.; 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 (Unlawful patient brokering — consideration more than $100 but less than $1,000 — The value of the consideration involved is more than $100 but less than $1,000.; 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 (Unlawful patient brokering — consideration $100 or less — The value of the consideration involved is $100 or less.; 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 (Unlawful patient brokering — consideration $100 or less — The value of the consideration involved is $100 or less.; 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 3.5 years.
How is unlawful patient brokering classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful patient brokering — consideration $1,000 or more | Class 3 Felony | The value of the commission, bonus, rebate, kickback, bribe, or split-fee consideration involved is $1,000 or more. | A.R.S. § 13-3730B.1 |
| Unlawful patient brokering — consideration more than $100 but less than $1,000 | Class 4 Felony | The value of the consideration involved is more than $100 but less than $1,000. | A.R.S. § 13-3730B.2 |
| Unlawful patient brokering — consideration $100 or less | Class 6 Felony | The value of the consideration involved is $100 or less. | A.R.S. § 13-3730B.3 |
Common questions about unlawful patient brokering in Arizona
Is unlawful patient brokering a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful patient brokering ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 3 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3730.
Unlawful patient brokering — consideration $1,000 or more: Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3730B.1) · Unlawful patient brokering — consideration more than $100 but less than $1,000: Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3730B.2) · Unlawful patient brokering — consideration $100 or less: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3730B.3)
What are the penalties for unlawful patient brokering in Arizona?
Penalties for unlawful patient brokering in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 3 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-702; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers unlawful patient brokering?
Unlawful patient brokering is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3730 (Unlawful patient brokering; classification; definition).
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.