Arizona criminal charge
Unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause in Arizona
Unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause is a Class 2 Misdemeanor under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3924. As a Class 2 Misdemeanor, 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. § 13-3924.
What is the penalty for unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 4 months (definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(2)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $750 (13-802(B)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause in Arizona
Is unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3924.
What are the penalties for unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause in Arizona?
As a Class 2 Misdemeanor, unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause carries up to 4 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $750 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-707 (current).
Which Arizona statute covers unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause?
Unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3924 (Unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause).
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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.