Arizona criminal charge
Violations in Arizona
Violations is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 36-2816. 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. § 36-2816.
What is the penalty for violations in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 10 years (Unlawful acquisition of marijuana by dispensary — A registered nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary knowingly acquires usable marijuana or mature marijuana plants from a person other than another registered dispensary, a registered qualifying patient, or a registered designated caregiver.; presumptive 5 years; mitigated 3 / aggravated 12.5 years available only on at least two mitigating/aggravating circumstances (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 (Unlawful acquisition of marijuana by dispensary — A registered nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary knowingly acquires usable marijuana or mature marijuana plants from a person other than another registered dispensary, a registered qualifying patient, or a registered designated caregiver.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); drug and other offenses may set higher statute-specific amounts) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Breach of confidentiality — Any person, including an employee or official of the department, another state agency, or local government, breaches the confidentiality of information obtained pursuant to this chapter.; 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 (Breach of confidentiality — Any person, including an employee or official of the department, another state agency, or local government, breaches the confidentiality of information obtained pursuant to this chapter.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 5 years.
How is violations classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful acquisition of marijuana by dispensary | Class 2 Felony | A registered nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary knowingly acquires usable marijuana or mature marijuana plants from a person other than another registered dispensary, a registered qualifying patient, or a registered designated caregiver. | A.R.S. § 36-2816C |
| Breach of confidentiality | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Any person, including an employee or official of the department, another state agency, or local government, breaches the confidentiality of information obtained pursuant to this chapter. | A.R.S. § 36-2816D |
Common questions about violations in Arizona
Is violations a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
What are the penalties for violations in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers violations?
Violations is governed by A.R.S. § 36-2816 (Violations; classification; civil penalties).
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.