Two Class 6 felony False Statement counts could have produced consecutive prison time and stacked permanent felony records. Future First negotiated concurrent probation with both counts structured as undesignated under ARS § 13-604 and a DTM path at the 50% probation mark.
At a glance
| Court | Maricopa County Superior Court |
| Original charges | Two counts of False Statement to Obtain Benefits (ARS § 23-785), both Class 6 Felonies |
| Presumptive exposure | 4 months to 2 years of prison per count (presumptive 1 year), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, permanent felony record on designation, lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession |
| Result | 3 years supervised probation concurrent on both cases; both counts structured as Class 6 Undesignated Felonies under ARS § 13-604; probation in lieu of prison; $19,375.26 restitution payable at $100/month; 20 hours community restitution; misdemeanor designation eligible at the 50% mark |
| Eligibility for set aside | After probation discharge in April 2027 under ARS § 13-905 |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2030 under ARS § 13-911, three years after anticipated misdemeanor designation |
The stakes
The client faced two Class 6 felony False Statement to Obtain Benefits counts under ARS § 23-785 at Maricopa County Superior Court. Each Class 6 felony conviction carries 4 months to 2 years of prison (presumptive 1 year per count), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges, restitution, a permanent felony record on designation, and lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession. Two cases stacked consecutively would have produced multiple years of prison exposure.
What we did
After Future First negotiated the plea structure across both counts, the State agreed to 3 years supervised probation concurrent on both cases, with both counts structured as Class 6 Undesignated Felonies under ARS § 13-604. The client received probation in lieu of prison, $19,375.26 in restitution payable at $100/month, and 20 hours of community restitution. The firm prevented the cases from running consecutively and structured both felony counts as undesignated so successful probation completion would open the door to misdemeanor designation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in April 2027. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2030, three years after misdemeanor designation under the anticipated DTM path.
What the client said
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If you’re facing felony benefits fraud charges in Arizona
Concurrent probation on multiple felony counts is the strongest defense structure when the convictions themselves cannot be avoided entirely. Each count stands on its own for sentencing, but coordinated negotiation lets the defense lock in side-by-side probation rather than back-to-back sentences. Combined with the undesignated felony structure under § 13-604, successful completion produces misdemeanor designations across all counts.
Restitution payment plans tied to probation terms keep the client in compliance throughout the probation period. The $100/month structure on a $19,375 restitution balance lets the client maintain stable employment while meeting the financial obligation.
Future First Criminal Law has handled multi-count felony benefits fraud cases across Maricopa County. We know how MCAO evaluates global plea structures on white-collar felonies and how to position the case for concurrent undesignated probation with DTM paths built in.
Related resources
- Arizona criminal defense — full overview of how we handle felony and misdemeanor charges
- Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a felony case
Call us
Facing multiple felony fraud charges in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of felony cases across Arizona. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have for concurrent probation and undesignated felony structures.
Anonymized in line with firm policy. Client name not used. Specific dates approximated to year only. Outcome described reflects this client’s actual results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results. For more detailed information on Arizona benefits fraud law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.