Arizona statute

A.R.S. § 13-707 — Misdemeanors; sentencing

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 7: Sentencing and Imprisonment, Arizona Revised Statutes.

Full text of A.R.S. § 13-707

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-707Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

A. A sentence of imprisonment for a misdemeanor shall be for a definite term to be served other than a place within custody of the state department of corrections. The court shall fix the term of imprisonment within the following maximum limitations: 1. For a class 1 misdemeanor, six months. 2. For a class 2 misdemeanor, four months. 3. For a class 3 misdemeanor, thirty days. B. A person who is at least eighteen years of age or who has been tried as an adult and who stands convicted of any misdemeanor or petty offense, other than a traffic offense, and who has been convicted of one or more of the same misdemeanors or petty offenses within two years next preceding the date of the present offense shall be sentenced for the next higher class of offense than that for which the person currently is convicted. Time spent incarcerated within the two years next preceding the date of the offense for which a person is currently being sentenced shall not be included in the two years required to be free of convictions. C. If a person is convicted of a misdemeanor offense and the offense requires enhanced punishment because it is a second or subsequent offense, the court shall determine the existence of the previous conviction. The court shall allow the allegation of a prior conviction to be made in the same manner as the allegation prescribed by section 28-1387, subsection A. D. A person who has been convicted in any court outside the jurisdiction of this state of an offense that if committed in this state would be punishable as a misdemeanor or petty offense is subject to this section. A person who has been convicted as an adult of an offense punishable as a misdemeanor or petty offense under the provisions of any prior code in this state is subject to this section. E. The court may direct that a person who is sentenced pursuant to subsection A of this section shall not be released on any basis until the sentence imposed by the court has been served.

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What are the penalties for abandonment of spouse in Arizona?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, abandonment of spouse 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).

What are the penalties for abduction of child from a state agency in Arizona?

Penalties for abduction of child from a state agency in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 1 Misdemeanor up to a Class 3 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-702 and A.R.S. § 13-707; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for abuse of venerated objects in Arizona?

As a Class 2 Misdemeanor, abuse of venerated objects carries up to 4 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $750 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-707 (current).

What are the penalties for access interference in Arizona?

Penalties for access interference in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 2 Misdemeanor up to a Class 5 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-702 and A.R.S. § 13-707; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for accidents involving damage to vehicle in Arizona?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, accidents involving damage to vehicle 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).

What are the penalties for admission tickets in Arizona?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, admission tickets 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).

What are the penalties for adult oriented businesses in Arizona?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, adult oriented businesses 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).

What are the penalties for adultery in Arizona?

As a Class 3 Misdemeanor, adultery carries up to 30 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-707 (current).

What are the penalties for advertisements and required preamble message for telephone information services in Arizona?

As a Class 3 Misdemeanor, advertisements and required preamble message for telephone information services carries up to 30 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-707 (current).

What are the penalties for aggressive driving in Arizona?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, aggressive driving 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).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.