Sex crime penalties are commonly more severe than any other crime except murder.
Possession of Child Pornography (Sexual Exploitation of Children) A.R.S. § 13-3553
Class 2 Felony
- Prison: Minimum 10 years; Presumptive 17 years; Aggravated Maximum 24 years
Sexual Conduct with a Minor A.R.S. § 13-1405
Class 2 Felony
Age 12 or younger:
- Life in Prison (must serve at least 35 years)
Age 12, 13, or 14:
- Prison: Minimum 13 years; Presumptive 20 years; Aggravated Maximum 27 years
Class 6 Felony
Under 18 or age 15+
- Prison: Minimum 0.33 year; Presumptive 1 year; Aggravated Maximum 2 years
Molestation of a Child A.R.S. § 13-1410
Class 2 Felony
- Mandatory Prison: Minimum 10 years; Presumptive 17 years; Aggravated Maximum 24 years
Sexual Assault or Rape A.R.S. § 13-1406
Class 2 Felony
- Prison: Minimum 5 years; Presumptive 7 years; Aggravated Maximum 14 years