There were approximately a quarter of a million crimes committed in the state of Arizona last year. The vast majority of those were less serious misdemeanors. As for the more serious felonies though, they are placed into various classes based on their severity.
Class 3 felony crimes in Arizona include aggravated assault, burglary, possession of a dangerous drug, or trafficking of a controlled substance. There are six classes of felonies in Arizona, and class 3 offenses are considered midrange. A dedicated Arizona criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of John Phebus can put up a strong fight for you if you’ve been arrested for a class 3 felony.
Misdemeanors result in short-term incarceration and small fines, while felony convictions result in incarceration for long periods in state prison and bigger fines. There are roughly 100 class 4 felonies in Arizona, which are more serious than some but less serious than other felonies.
