What is the penalty for a class 5 felony?
In Arizona, felony offenses are given classes from Class 2 to Class 6, with Class 2 felonies being the most severe, and Class 6 felonies being the least severe.
Class 5 felony offenses are designated as either Dangerous or Non-Dangerous.
A class 5 felony dangerous offense would involve the discharge, use, or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or the intentional or knowing infliction of serious physical injury on another person.
Dangerous Class 5 felonies are NOT probation eligible.
Sentencing Range for Non-Dangerous Class 5 Felony Offenses (Years)
| Priors | Probation Eligible | Mitigated | Minimum | Presumptive | Maximum | Aggravated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Yes | .5 | .75 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 |
| One | No | 1 | 1.5 | 2.25 | 3 | 3.75 |
| Two | No | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7.5 |
Sentencing Range for Dangerous Class 5 Felony Offenses (Years)
| Priors | Probation Eligible | Minimum | Presumptive | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | No | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| One | No | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Two | No | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Please note that possible sentences in specific cases can be complicated to compute.
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