Arizona criminal charge
Use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass in Arizona
Use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-2916. As a Class 1 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. § 13-2916.
What is the penalty for use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (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 (13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass in Arizona
Is use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2916.
What are the penalties for use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass in Arizona?
As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-707 (current).
Which Arizona statute covers use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass?
Use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2916 (Use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass; unlawful use of electronic communication device; applicability; classification; definitions).
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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.