Arizona criminal charge
Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug in Arizona
Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-1205. 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. § 13-1205.
What is the penalty for unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug — general — Applies when the victim is not a minor.; 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 (Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug — general — Applies when the victim is not a minor.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 9 months to 24 months (Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug — victim is a minor — Applies when the victim of the offense is a minor.; 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 (Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug — victim is a minor — Applies when the victim of the offense is a minor.; 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 year.
How is unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug — general | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the victim is not a minor. | A.R.S. § 13-1205B |
| Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug — victim is a minor | Class 5 Felony | Applies when the victim of the offense is a minor. | A.R.S. § 13-1205C |
Common questions about unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug in Arizona
Is unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1205.
Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug — general: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1205B) · Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug — victim is a minor: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1205C)
What are the penalties for unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug in Arizona?
Penalties for unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 5 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 unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug?
Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1205 (Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug; 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.