38-510 - Arizona Statutes

38-510. Penalties A. A person who: 1. Intentionally or knowingly violates any provision of sections 38-503 through 38-505 is guilty of a class 6 felony. 2. Recklessly or negligently violates any provision of sections 38-503 through 38-505 is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. B. A person found guilty of an offense described in subsection A of this section shall forfeit his public office or employment if any. C. It is no defense to a prosecution for a violation of sections 38-503 through 38-505 that the public officer or employee to whom a benefit is offered, conferred or agreed to be conferred was not qualified or authorized to act in the desired way. D. It is a defense to a prosecution for a violation of sections 38-503 through 38-505 that the interest charged to be substantial was a remote interest.