Property crimes could seem like a potential minor offense, but being convicted of a property crime leads to severe penalties and consequences. Having a conviction of a property crime can also cause collateral damage when it comes to looking for jobs or even college admissions. If you have been charged with a property crime, it is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney in Phoenix.

If you have been charged with a property crime, it is important that you consult with a criminal defense attorney. When working with our law firm, you will have an experienced attorney who has defended thousands of cases over a 20+ year period in Phoenix. Having an attorney that knows how to effectively break down the specifics of a property crime case will provide you with a chance that you might not otherwise have in getting your charge dismissed or reduced. We offer free consultations to help you determine what your next steps need to be.

A property crime is not a specific charge, but has multiple different charges that fall under the umbrella of a property crime. Some of the potential property crimes you could be charged with in Arizona are:

• Criminal Damage to Property: Criminal damage is when damage is done to the property of another person.
• Burglary: This type of charge is not only tied to theft. During a burglary, damage to property tends to occur to where this charge can fall under a property crime.
• ‍Arson: This criminal charge is a property crime because the person charged is accused of knowingly and maliciously setting fire to a building, structure or personal property.

The penalties for property crimes in the state of Arizona range widely depending on the specific charge you are facing. Below is a chart of potential misdemeanor property crime charges and what penalties each charge carries:

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• Class 3 Misdemeanor: A conviction of this charge can result in up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $500.

• Class 2 Misdemeanor: A conviction of this charge can result in up to four months in jail and/or a fine up to $750.

• Class 1 Misdemeanor: A conviction of this charge can result in up to six months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500.

• Class 6 Felony: A conviction of this charge can result in prison term ranging from 18 months to three years.

• Class 5 Felony: A conviction of this charge can result in a prison term ranging from two years to four years.

• Class 5 Felony: A conviction of this charge can result in a prison term ranging from four years to eight years.

• Class 3 Felony: A conviction of this charge can result in five years to 15 years in prison.
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• ‍Class 2 Felony: A conviction of this charge can result in a prison term from seven years to 21 years.