Arizona criminal charge
Use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions in Arizona
Use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions is a Class 4 Felony under Arizona criminal law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3417. As a Class 4 Felony, 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. § 13-3417.
What is the penalty for use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (presumptive 2.5 years; mitigated 1 year / aggravated 3.75 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 (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 2.5 years.
Common questions about use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions in Arizona
Is use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions is a Class 4 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3417.
What are the penalties for use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions?
Use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3417 (Use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions; 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.