A.R.S. § 13-710: Second-Degree Murder Sentence
Sentence for second degree murder
A person convicted of second degree murder in Arizona must be sentenced to a minimum of 10 calendar years, a presumptive term of 16 calendar years, or a maximum of 25 calendar years, but if the person has a prior conviction for second degree murder or a class 2 or 3 felony involving a dangerous offense, the sentence is a minimum of 15 calendar years, a presumptive term of 20 calendar years, or a maximum of 29 calendar years, and the presumptive term may be mitigated or aggravated.
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13-710. Sentence for second degree murder
A. Except as provided in section 13-705 or section 13-706, subsection A, a person who is convicted of second degree murder as defined by section 13-1104 shall be sentenced as follows:
Minimum Presumptive Maximum
10 calendar years 16 calendar years 25 calendar years
B. Except as provided in section 13-704 or section 13-706, subsection A, a person who is convicted of second degree murder as defined by section 13-1104 and who has previously been convicted of second degree murder or a class 2 or 3 felony involving a dangerous offense shall be sentenced as follows:
Minimum Presumptive Maximum
15 calendar years 20 calendar years 29 calendar years
C. The presumptive term imposed pursuant to subsections A and B of this section may be mitigated or aggravated pursuant to section 13-701, subsections D and E.
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