Being charged with an assault charge in Arizona can be a scary moment in one’s life. There are a lot of unknowns that you could be facing when it comes to potential penalties and collateral consequences of being convicted. Because there are a lot of nuances surrounding assault charges, it is important to have an experienced attorney by your side to defend your rights. 

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If you have been charged with an assault charge, it is important that you consult with a criminal defense attorney. When working with our law firm, you will have an experienced attorney who will provide an aggressive representation so that you can have the best chance to get your case resolved. We offer free consultations to help you determine what your next steps need to be.

If convicted, Assault charges in Arizona can come with stiff penalties. If you have been charged with an assault charge, it is important that you contact an attorney immediately. Some of the penalties you may face if convicted of an assault charge are:

• Class 1 Assault (Class 1 Misdemeanor): Fines up to $2,500 and a potential jail sentence up to 6 months.

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• Class 2 Assault (Class 2 Misdemeanor): Fines up to $750 and a potential jail sentence up to 4 months.

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• Class 3 Assault (Class 3 Misdemeanor): Fines up to $500 and a potential jail sentence up to 30 days.

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• Aggravated Assault / Battery (Class 2  to Class 5 Felony): Mandatory jail time (if classified as a dangerous offense) and a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years.

In Arizona, the law states that assault involves intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing harm to another person, or causing another to fear physical harm, or touching with the intent to cause harm or provocation. Below are the different levels of Assault you can be charged with:

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• Class 1 Assault: This form of Assault requires proof that you intentionally, recklessly or knowingly caused physical harm to another person. (Read More)

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• Class 2 Assault: This form of Assault requires proof that you intentionally put another person in reasonable apprehension of physical danger. (Read More)

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• Class 3 Assault: This form of Assault requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you touched another person with the intent to injure or insult, or provoke the other person. An actual injury is not required to have occurred in this instance. (Read More)

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• ‍Aggravated Assault: This form of assault can be classified as Battery in the state of Arizona. This can be charged anywhere from a Class 2 to a Class 5 felony. If you end up being convicted of Aggravated Assault / Battery as a dangerous offense, you will go to prison. (Read More)