{"id":24977,"date":"2023-12-26T10:28:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T10:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rideoutlaw.com\/?p=24977"},"modified":"2023-12-21T20:45:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T20:45:03","slug":"sexual-assault-arizonas-rape-laws-a-r-s-13-1406","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rideoutlaw.com\/es\/sexual-assault-arizonas-rape-laws-a-r-s-13-1406\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Assault – Arizona\u2019s Rape Laws: A.R.S. 13-1406"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sexual Assault – Arizona\u2019s Rape Laws: A.R.S. 13-1406<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sexual assault, commonly referred to as rape, is a criminal offense taken very seriously in the state of Arizona. The offense comes with severe consequences for those convicted, both legally and in terms of reputation.<\/p>\n

According to A.R.S. 13-1406<\/a>, sexual assault is committed when a person intentionally or knowingly engages in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any person without their consent.<\/p>\n

Consequences of Sexual Assault<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sexual assault is a class 2 felony in Arizona. First time offenders can be incarcerated for up to 14 years, but the incarceration length can increase up to 28 years for offenders with prior convictions.<\/p>\n

Additionally, those convicted will not be eligible for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon, or release from confinement on any basis except as specifically authorized for temporary removal for prison work or compassionate leave.<\/p>\n

Any sentence imposed will be consecutive to any other sexual assault sentence imposed on the offender at any time.<\/p>\n

If the sexual assault involved the knowing infliction of serious physical injury<\/em><\/strong>, the offender may be sentenced to life in prison.<\/p>\n

Those convicted of sexual assault must also register on the sex offender list<\/em><\/strong>, pursuant to A.R.S. 13-3821<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sexual assault in which the victim was under 15 years old has additional consequences, read below.<\/p>\n

Sexual Assault of a Victim Under the Age of Fifteen Years<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The sexual assault of a person who is under 15 years old is considered a dangerous crime against children.<\/em><\/strong> As such, sentence ranges are much harsher. First time offenders may be incarcerated for up to 27 years, with that term growing to 37 years for offenders convicted of a previous predicate felony.<\/p>\n

If the victim of sexual assault was 12 years old or younger, the offender will be sentenced to life in prison. They will not be eligible for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon, or release from confinement until the sentence is commuted or they have served at least 35 years.<\/p>\n

Sexual Assault Involving Drugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arizona statute specifically allows for sentences to be increased by three years for sexual assault involving the following drugs:<\/p>\n