Arizona Assault Laws

Jan 24 2025

Assault Laws in Arizona

If you or a loved one is charged with assault is Arizona, it is important to hire an experienced assault attorney who can resolve the case favorably. Assault can be classified as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the facts.

Is Assault a Misdemeanor in Arizona?

Misdemeanor assault occurs when a person:

  1. Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes a physical injury to another person,
  2. Intentionally places another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury,
  3. Or knowingly touches another person with the intent to injure, insult, or provoke that other person.

The maximum penalty for misdemeanor assault is a fine of $2,500, six months jail, and three years probation. A misdemeanor assault is aggravated to a felony in a number of situations.

Aggravated Assault in Arizona

A handful of ways that an assault can becomes aggravated in Arizona include:

  1. The person causes serious physical injury to another or temporal disfigurement,
  2. The person uses a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument,
  3. The person commits an assault to a child, restrained person, or after entering the home of an individual,
  4. The person chokes the individual or the assault is against a government employee and more.

When an assault is a felony, a conviction can result in prison time, lengthy probation or community supervision, and more.

Talk To Our Legal Experts Today

There are many ways to defend against assault charges. Sometimes the victim is arrested when really they were just trying to defend themselves. Other times there is a misidentification regarding who actually committed the assault. This often occurs at nightclubs and bars when it is dark, or crowded areas that are densely populated. No matter what the situation, The Law Office of Joshua A. Lopez, LLC has been extremely successful in obtaining very favorable results. Many times we are able to get all charges dismissed. Call our office for a free consultation.

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