ARS 13-3417: Use of wire communication or electronic
The complete text of A.R.S. § 13-3417 on use of wire communication or electronic, what the State has to prove, and the sentencing range, with a violation charged as a class 4 felony and exposure reaching up to 3.75 years in prison.
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Penalties for a § 13-3417 Conviction
A.R.S. § 13-3417 is the Arizona statute on use of wire communication or electronic. A violation is a class 4 felony, depending on the paragraph charged and what the State can prove. The maximum exposure is 3.75 years in prison.
| Class | Mitigated | Minimum | Presumptive | Maximum | Aggravated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 felony | 1 year | 1.5 years | 2.5 years | 3 years | 3.75 years |
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. § 13-3417
A. It is unlawful for a person to use any wire communication or electronic communication as defined in section 13-3001 to facilitate the violation of any felony provision or to conspire to commit any felony provision of this chapter or chapter 23 of this title.
B. Any offense committed by use of a wire communication or electronic communication as set forth in this section is deemed to have been committed at the place where the transmission or transmissions originated or at the place where the transmission or transmissions were received.
C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 4 felony except if the felony facilitated carries a class 5 or 6 designation in which case a violation of this section shall carry the same classification as the felony facilitated.
Source: Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3417, 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.
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- A.R.S. § 13-3424 — Sale of lethal fentanyl
- A.R.S. § 13-3409 — Involving or using minors in drug offenses
- A.R.S. § 13-3408 — Possession, use, administration, acquisition, sale, manufacture or transportation of narcotic drugs
- A.R.S. § 13-3407 — Possession, use, administration, acquisition, sale, manufacture or transportation of dangerous drugs
- A.R.S. § 13-3407.01 — Manufacturing methamphetamine under circumstances that cause physical injury to a minor
How Tamou Law Group Defends § 13-3417 Cases
A § 13-3417 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 4 felony and something far less serious, and it is where these cases are won.
We handle use of wire communication or electronic 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. § 13-3417?
A.R.S. § 13-3417 is the Arizona statute on use of wire communication or electronic. A violation is a class 4 felony, and which class applies depends on the paragraph charged and the facts the State can prove.
Is a violation of § 13-3417 a felony in Arizona?
Yes. Under the statute a violation is a class 4 felony, so the exposure reaches up to 3.75 years in prison. The paragraph charged and the facts decide which class applies.
What is the sentence for a class 4 felony in Arizona?
For a first felony conviction that is not dangerous or repetitive, A.R.S. 13-702(D) sets a class 4 felony at 1 year to 3.75 years, with a presumptive term of 2.5 years. Dangerous, repetitive and dangerous-crimes-against-children sentencing under 13-703, 13-704 and 13-705 runs longer.
Where can I read the official text of § 13-3417?
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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