Arizona criminal charge
Unsworn falsification in Arizona
Unsworn falsification is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2704. 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. § 13-2704.
What is the penalty for unsworn falsification in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 4 months (Unsworn falsification in connection with application for benefit, privilege or license — Applies when the false statement is made under subsection A, paragraph 1, i.e., in connection with an application for any benefit, privilege or license.; 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 (Unsworn falsification in connection with application for benefit, privilege or license — Applies when the false statement is made under subsection A, paragraph 1, i.e., in connection with an application for any benefit, privilege or license.; 13-802(B)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Unsworn falsification in connection with official proceeding — Applies when the false statement is made under subsection A, paragraph 2, i.e., in connection with any official proceeding as defined in section 13-2801.; 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 (Unsworn falsification in connection with official proceeding — Applies when the false statement is made under subsection A, paragraph 2, i.e., in connection with any official proceeding as defined in section 13-2801.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
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How is unsworn falsification classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsworn falsification in connection with application for benefit, privilege or license | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies when the false statement is made under subsection A, paragraph 1, i.e., in connection with an application for any benefit, privilege or license. | A.R.S. § 13-2704B |
| Unsworn falsification in connection with official proceeding | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when the false statement is made under subsection A, paragraph 2, i.e., in connection with any official proceeding as defined in section 13-2801. | A.R.S. § 13-2704B |
Common questions about unsworn falsification in Arizona
Is unsworn falsification a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: unsworn falsification ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2704.
Unsworn falsification in connection with application for benefit, privilege or license: Class 2 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2704B) · Unsworn falsification in connection with official proceeding: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2704B)
What are the penalties for unsworn falsification in Arizona?
Penalties for unsworn falsification in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 2 Misdemeanor up to a Class 1 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-707; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers unsworn falsification?
Unsworn falsification is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2704 (Unsworn falsification; 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.