ARS 13-3719: Fraudulent Wireless Services
The complete text of A.R.S. § 13-3719 on fraudulent wireless services, what the State has to prove, and the sentencing range, with a violation charged as a class 6 felony or a class 2 misdemeanor and exposure reaching up to 2 years in prison.
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Penalties for a § 13-3719 Conviction
A.R.S. § 13-3719 is the Arizona statute on fraudulent wireless services. A violation is a class 6 felony or a class 2 misdemeanor, depending on the paragraph charged and what the State can prove. The maximum exposure is 2 years in prison.
| Class | Mitigated | Minimum | Presumptive | Maximum | Aggravated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | 4 months | 6 months | 1 year | 1.5 years | 2 years |
| Class | Maximum jail | Maximum fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | 4 months | $750 |
Felony ranges are set by A.R.S. § 13-702(D) and apply to a first felony conviction that is not dangerous and not repetitive. A dangerous offense (§ 13-704), a repetitive offense (§ 13-703) or a dangerous crime against children (§ 13-705) carries a longer range, and some carry mandatory prison with no probation. Misdemeanor maximums come from §§ 13-707 and 13-802; surcharges are added on top of every fine.
Full Text of A.R.S. § 13-3719
A. A person who with the intent to defraud another person of any part of the lawful charge for services that are provided over or by a wireless telecommunications service or wireless telecommunications device, who makes any unauthorized connection, whether physically, electrically, acoustically, inductively or otherwise, or who attaches any unauthorized device or devices to any cable, wire, microwave or other component of a wireless telecommunications service or wireless telecommunications device, or to any other instrument that is authorized to be attached to a wireless telecommunications service or wireless telecommunications device is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
B. A person who manufactures, distributes, sells, rents, lends, offers or advertises for sale, rental or use any device that the person intends to be used by another person to obtain services that are provided over or by a wireless telecommunications service or wireless telecommunications device without payment of the charge for those services is guilty of a class 6 felony.
C. For the purposes of subsection B it is a rebuttable presumption that the person intended that the device would be used by another person to obtain services that are provided over or by a wireless telecommunications service or wireless telecommunications device without payment of the charge for those services if, while advertising, selling, renting or lending the device, the person states that the device will enable the person who receives the device to obtain wireless telecommunications services or wireless telecommunications devices without payment of the charge for those services.
D. For the purposes of subsection B, it is a separate violation for each individual device that is manufactured, distributed, sold, rented, lent, offered or advertised for sale, rental or use in violation of subsection B.
E. A person whose business or property is injured arising out of a violation of this section may bring an action in superior court to recover damages or for an injunction, or both. The successful party to the action may recover reasonable attorney fees.
F. For the purposes of this section:
1. “Wireless telecommunications device” means an instrument, device, machine or equipment that is capable of transmitting or receiving telephonic, electronic or radio communications or any part of an instrument, device, machine or equipment. Wireless telecommunications device includes computer circuits, computer chips, electronic mechanisms or other components that are capable of facilitating the transmission or reception of telephonic, electronic or radio communications.
2. “Wireless telecommunications service” includes any service that is provided for a charge or compensation to facilitate the origination, transmission, emission or reception of signs, signals, data, writings, images and sounds or intelligence of any nature by wireless telephone equipment, including cellular telephone, wire, radio electromagnetic, photoelectronic or photo-optical system.
Source: Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3719, Arizona Legislative Council revision of 09/19/25. Read the official text on azleg.gov. Statutes change; verify the current version before relying on it.
Related Statutes in Chapter 37 — Miscellaneous Offenses
- A.R.S. § 13-3718 — Sale of ticket in excess of regular price
- A.R.S. § 13-3720 — Dropping objects from overpass
- A.R.S. § 13-3717 — Unlawful subleasing of motor vehicle
- A.R.S. § 13-3721 — Tattoos, brands, scarifications and piercings
- A.R.S. § 13-3716 — Unlawful failure to give notice of conviction of dangerous crime against children or child abuse
- A.R.S. § 13-3722 — Solicitations for American veterans’ organizations
- A.R.S. § 13-3715 — Unauthorized manufacture, duplication, use or possession of key to a public building
- A.R.S. § 13-3723 — Unlawful operation of a recording device with the intent to record a motion picture
How Tamou Law Group Defends § 13-3719 Cases
A § 13-3719 case is decided by the paragraph the State charged, not by the statute as a whole. We start with the charging document and the disclosure, identify which subsection the prosecutor has to prove, and test whether the evidence actually reaches every element of it. Where the class turns on a fact such as value, an alleged injury, a prior conviction or the identity of the person involved, that fact is frequently the difference between a class 6 felony and something far less serious, and it is where these cases are won.
We handle fraudulent wireless services cases across Maricopa County and statewide, from our Scottsdale and Phoenix offices. Call 623-321-4699 any time, or read the statute in full above before you speak to anyone about the case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.R.S. § 13-3719?
A.R.S. § 13-3719 is the Arizona statute on fraudulent wireless services. A violation is a class 6 felony or a class 2 misdemeanor, and which class applies depends on the paragraph charged and the facts the State can prove.
Is a violation of § 13-3719 a felony in Arizona?
It can be. Under the statute a violation is a class 6 felony or a class 2 misdemeanor, so the exposure reaches up to 2 years in prison. The paragraph charged and the facts decide which class applies.
What is the sentence for a class 6 felony in Arizona?
For a first felony conviction that is not dangerous or repetitive, A.R.S. 13-702(D) sets a class 6 felony at 4 months to 2 years, with a presumptive term of 1 year. Dangerous, repetitive and dangerous-crimes-against-children sentencing under 13-703, 13-704 and 13-705 runs longer.
What is the maximum penalty for a class 2 misdemeanor?
A.R.S. 13-707 caps jail at 4 months for a class 2 misdemeanor and A.R.S. 13-802 caps the fine at $750, before surcharges. A judge may also impose probation and other conditions.
Where can I read the official text of § 13-3719?
The Arizona Legislature publishes it at azleg.gov, in the revision dated 09/19/25. The complete text is reproduced on this page, and every Arizona criminal statute is searchable on our Arizona Criminal Code index.
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