Felony Guide

Arizona Felony

Arizona Felony Classifications
Arizona classifies its crimes into categories called felonies and misdemeanors. These classifications make the biggest difference in what punishment or punishments will be received. The worse the felony, the worse the punishment.

Class 1 Felonies are at the top of the chart and are the most severe in Arizona. This kind of felony can hold as much as life in prison or as little as twenty-five years in a state penitentiary. The death penalty is also a possibility for those who have committed crimes classified under Class 1 Felonies. This is usually for first degree murder cases.

Class 2 Felonies are the next category of felonies and can have as few as three and a half years in prison or as much as five years. These sentences are normally served in a state prison. A Class 3 Felony can have as much as three and a half years in a prison while a Class 4 Felony can have up to two and a half years of incarceration. A Class 5 Felony is punishable by up to one and a half years, and a Class 6 Felony -- the last of Arizona's felony classifications -- can have up to one year in a state facility.

Each of these sentences are for first-time offenders. The amount of time to be served for a second offender can often be double or tripled. Some sentences can also increase in classes. For instance a third-time offender of a Class 5 Felony could possibly be sentences for a Class 4 Felony instead.

These sentences are at the discretion of the sentencing judge and are subject to alteration. All felony terms are to be served in a state prison over being served in a county jail facility.

Felony Imprisonment
All felony imprisonments are determined by the crime committed. The class of the felony determines the minimum and maximum number of years a person will possibly serve in a state prison. All exceptions to this law are found in section 13-604 of the Arizona code.

After an individual is incarcerated, he or she may not be transferred without the proper paperwork from a sentencing judge.

Arizona Felony Expungement
Arizona expungement is designed to help individuals be more productive in their lives after an arrest. Expungement does have its limitations however. A majority of the time most felonies cannot be expunged due to severity, but in certain circumstances expungement is possible. Civil rights can be restored to those who have served felony sentences. Firearm privileges may also be restored to felons in a federal or state court for an additional seventy-five dollar charge.

Probation can also be terminated early in particular circumstances. Factors will be taken into consideration by the court, such as the offense's seriousness, the criminal history, and the potential benefit to society.

Those that are wrongfully arrested, charged, indicted, or are not convicted have the opportunity to seal their records. Sealing records removes them from public viewing and only places them in the hands of the proper authorities. Most juvenile records, no matter the crime, can also be sealed.

See also:
Arizona Expungement External link (opens in new window)
Arizona Misdemeanor External link (opens in new window)
Arizona Gun Laws External link (opens in new window)
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my bo friend is in jail serving out a violation drug charge 6 years he has 2 other warrents drug charges mfg sell and del .is it possable for him to go to a drug rehab halfway house

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rita
Friday, June 14, 2013

i have a concealed handgun permit and my son is a felon in a sting situp on internet,there was no one but a cop on the internet , now they tell me i can not have a gun , i have had guns almost all my life.we live in the country .a lot of drug dealers are in this area not far from eagle pass Texas we need our guns.

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JENNIFER
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

In texas a felon can own a gun after their sentence is over plus 5 years. However federal law states they can't, but the federal government does not have the right to make that law (and actualy they have NOT but people misinterpret what is written) unless the firearm was made in another state, or has ever been in another state. Also felons can have a replica of an antique or curio firearm manufactured before 1899, but only if the replica does not use rim fire or center fire ammunition. felons are also allowed to own air riffles and pistols, cross bows, bows and arrows, and even a cannon.

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smarter than this
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

seriouness level of offense:3,is that a class v?

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john
Monday, June 10, 2013

i ment class c,is that a class v?

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john
Monday, June 10, 2013

My brother was sentenced 25 for capital murder, when will he be able to come up for parole?

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Candy Dawn
Sunday, June 9, 2013

What if its someones 3 offense felonand its a drug charge were revoked how long r they lookin at

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unknown
Monday, June 3, 2013

After 5 years can a felony go away? I was told it can. If not can I get it expunged if I was convicted and plead guilty if it was over five yrs ago?

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ceejae
Monday, June 3, 2013

My son was charged with felony evasion. He was on his motorcycle and did not see the police officer. When he finally saw him he pulled over but was arrested for felony evasion. what could happen to him??? He has never been in trouble before

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Mary
Monday, June 3, 2013

If convicted of murder/robbery in the state of Virginia and sentenced to 85 years, what are the chances of early parole and howmuch time would have to be served before eligibile for parole

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Larry
Saturday, June 1, 2013

can a judge give a youthful offender 3 years dead time

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linda
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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