Arizona criminal charge
Using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs in Arizona
Using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3421. 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. § 13-3421.
What is the penalty for using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Using building for sale/manufacture of drugs — A lessee or occupant intentionally uses a building for unlawfully selling, manufacturing or distributing a dangerous or narcotic drug.; 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 (Using building for sale/manufacture of drugs — A lessee or occupant intentionally uses a building for unlawfully selling, manufacturing or distributing a dangerous or narcotic drug.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (Fortifying building to suppress law enforcement entry — A lessee or occupant knowingly fortifies or allows fortification of a building with intent to suppress law enforcement entry for purposes of unlawfully selling, manufacturing or distributing a dangerous or narcotic drug.; 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 (Fortifying building to suppress law enforcement entry — A lessee or occupant knowingly fortifies or allows fortification of a building with intent to suppress law enforcement entry for purposes of unlawfully selling, manufacturing or distributing a dangerous or narcotic drug.; 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 using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Using building for sale/manufacture of drugs | Class 6 Felony | A lessee or occupant intentionally uses a building for unlawfully selling, manufacturing or distributing a dangerous or narcotic drug. | A.R.S. § 13-3421A |
| Fortifying building to suppress law enforcement entry | Class 4 Felony | A lessee or occupant knowingly fortifies or allows fortification of a building with intent to suppress law enforcement entry for purposes of unlawfully selling, manufacturing or distributing a dangerous or narcotic drug. | A.R.S. § 13-3421B |
Common questions about using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs in Arizona
Is using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 4 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3421.
Using building for sale/manufacture of drugs: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3421A) · Fortifying building to suppress law enforcement entry: Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3421B)
What are the penalties for using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs in Arizona?
Penalties for using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 4 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 using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs?
Using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3421 (Using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs; fortification of a building; 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.