Arizona criminal charge
Unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter in Arizona
Unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3728. 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. § 13-3728.
What is the penalty for unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter (general) — A violation of this section, other than the felony-level possession violation described below, is a class 1 misdemeanor.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(1)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter (general) — A violation of this section, other than the felony-level possession violation described below, is a class 1 misdemeanor.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Unlawful possession of ten or more used detached catalytic converters — A violation of subsection A involving the unlawful possession of ten or more used detached catalytic converters is a class 6 felony.; 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 possession of ten or more used detached catalytic converters — A violation of subsection A involving the unlawful possession of ten or more used detached catalytic converters is a class 6 felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to current.
How is unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter (general) | Class 1 Misdemeanor | A violation of this section, other than the felony-level possession violation described below, is a class 1 misdemeanor. | A.R.S. § 13-3728D |
| Unlawful possession of ten or more used detached catalytic converters | Class 6 Felony | A violation of subsection A involving the unlawful possession of ten or more used detached catalytic converters is a class 6 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-3728D |
Common questions about unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter in Arizona
Is unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3728.
Unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter (general): Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3728D) · Unlawful possession of ten or more used detached catalytic converters: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3728D)
What are the penalties for unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter in Arizona?
Penalties for unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 1 Misdemeanor up to a Class 6 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-707 and A.R.S. § 13-702; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter?
Unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3728 (Unlawful purchase, solicitation, advertisement, possession or sale of used detached catalytic converter; classification; definition).
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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.