What is the presumptive sentence for a Class 4 felony in Arizona?

For a first-time, non-dangerous Class 4 felony under ARS § 13-702, the presumptive prison term is 2.5 years, with a mitigated floor of 1 year and an aggravated ceiling of 3.75 years. Probation is available in most cases.

How are dangerous offenses sentenced differently?

Dangerous offenses under ARS § 13-704 (involving a deadly weapon or serious physical injury) carry mandatory prison and much higher ranges. A first-time dangerous Class 4, for example, has a presumptive term of 6 years, not 2.5.

Does Arizona have mandatory minimums?

Yes. Dangerous offenses, repetitive offenses under ARS § 13-703, DCAC (Dangerous Crimes Against Children) under § 13-705, and certain drug and firearm cases carry mandatory minimum prison terms that a judge cannot suspend.

Can a Class 6 felony be reduced to a misdemeanor?

Sometimes. Under ARS § 13-604, a court may designate an eligible non-dangerous Class 6 felony as a Class 1 misdemeanor at sentencing or upon completion of probation. This is a critical negotiation point in many cases.

Arizona Sentencing Reference • Updated 2026

Arizona Felony Sentencing Chart

A plain-English reference chart for Arizona felony prison ranges under ARS § 13-701, § 13-702 (first-offense, non-dangerous), § 13-703 (repetitive), and § 13-704 (dangerous). Use it to understand exposure — then call a Phoenix criminal defense attorney to talk through the actual range in your case.

First-Offense, Non-Dangerous Felonies (ARS § 13-702)

This is the default sentencing grid for a first felony that is not classified as "dangerous" and does not fall under a special statute (drugs under § 13-3419, DCAC under § 13-705, etc.). Probation is available in most Class 3–6 cases.

ARS § 13-702 — Prison Terms in Years
Felony Class	Mitigated	Minimum	Presumptive	Maximum	Aggravated
Class 2	3	4	5	10	12.5
Class 3	2	2.5	3.5	7	8.75
Class 4	1	1.5	2.5	3	3.75
Class 5	0.5	0.75	1.5	2	2.5
Class 6	0.33	0.5	1	1.5	2

All values in years of prison. Ranges are approximations of the Arizona Revised Statutes and do not include probation-eligible or misdemeanor alternatives.

Dangerous Offenses (ARS § 13-704)

A "dangerous" offense involves the discharge, use, or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or the intentional or knowing infliction of serious physical injury. Probation is not available — prison is mandatory, and mitigated/aggravated bands do not apply the same way.

ARS § 13-704(A) — First-Time Dangerous Offense, Prison Terms in Years
Felony Class	Mitigated	Minimum	Presumptive	Maximum	Aggravated
Class 2	—	7	10.5	21	—
Class 3	—	5	7.5	15	—
Class 4	—	4	6	8	—
Class 5	—	2	4	4	—
Class 6	—	1.5	2.25	3	—

All values in years of prison. Ranges are approximations of the Arizona Revised Statutes and do not include probation-eligible or misdemeanor alternatives.

Repetitive Offenders (ARS § 13-703)

One prior historical felony (Category 2) or two or more (Category 3) triggers substantially enhanced ranges. A Class 4 Category 3 repetitive offender, for example, faces a presumptive term of 10 years, with a maximum of 15. Priors that qualify are governed by the "historical prior felony" definition in ARS § 13-105(22). Which priors count — and whether they were properly alleged — is frequently litigated at sentencing.

Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

A judge may impose an aggravated or mitigated sentence only if the State or defense proves specific factors from ARS § 13-701(D) and (E). Common examples:

Aggravating

Use, threatened use, or possession of a deadly weapon
Serious physical, emotional, or financial harm to a victim
Presence of an accomplice
Offense committed for pecuniary gain
Victim was 65+ or a minor

Mitigating

Age of the defendant
Duress, coercion, or diminished capacity short of a defense
Minor participation in the offense
No prior felony record and cooperation with authorities
Any factor the court deems relevant

Special Sentencing Statutes to Watch

DCAC — Dangerous Crimes Against Children (§ 13-705). Extreme mandatory ranges, often consecutive; probation prohibited.
Drug offenses under § 13-3419. Threshold amounts trigger mandatory prison; Proposition 200 covers many first- and second-time possession cases.
Serious offenses (§ 13-706). Life sentences for enumerated crimes with prior serious priors.
Class 6 designation (§ 13-604). Court may designate an eligible Class 6 felony as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

How This Chart Applies to Your Case

A sentencing chart is a ceiling and a floor — not a prediction. What actually happens in your case depends on charging decisions, plea offers, dangerous or repetitive allegations, and mitigation. We defend the full sentencing pipeline:

Arizona criminal defense — from first appearance through trial.
Post-conviction relief — Rule 33 petitions after sentencing.
Set-aside & record sealing — clearing convictions after probation.

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This chart is a general reference, not legal advice. Sentencing ranges change with legislative amendments and case law; consult a licensed Arizona criminal defense attorney about the exact exposure in your case.