Arizona criminal charge
Violation in Arizona
Violation is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3824. 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. § 13-3824.
What is the penalty for violation in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (Failure to comply with registration requirements — A person subject to registration under this article who fails to comply with the article's requirements is guilty of a class 4 felony.; 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 (Failure to comply with registration requirements — A person subject to registration under this article who fails to comply with the article's requirements is guilty of a class 4 felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Failure to comply with section 13-3821, subsection J — A person who fails to comply with section 13-3821, subsection J is guilty of a class 6 felony and must pay an additional $250 assessment.; 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 (Failure to comply with section 13-3821, subsection J — A person who fails to comply with section 13-3821, subsection J is guilty of a class 6 felony and must pay an additional $250 assessment.; 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.
How is violation classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to comply with registration requirements | Class 4 Felony | A person subject to registration under this article who fails to comply with the article's requirements is guilty of a class 4 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-3824A |
| Failure to comply with section 13-3821, subsection J | Class 6 Felony | A person who fails to comply with section 13-3821, subsection J is guilty of a class 6 felony and must pay an additional $250 assessment. | A.R.S. § 13-3824B |
Common questions about violation in Arizona
Is violation a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: violation ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 4 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3824.
Failure to comply with registration requirements: Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3824A) · Failure to comply with section 13-3821, subsection J: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3824B)
What are the penalties for violation in Arizona?
Penalties for violation 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 violation?
Violation is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3824 (Violation; classification; assessment).
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.