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Arizona Assault ARS 13-1203

Arizona criminal laws regarding assault involve the putting someone in fear of bodily harm, touching someone with the intent of physical injury, or causing any physical injury to someone. If charged with Assault in Arizona you should immediately contact an experienced Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney. These are serious charges. Even a conviction of a misdemeanor assault can result in sentences that include jail, fines, community service, counseling, or other penalties.
There are three types of Misdemeanor Assault under Arizona Criminal Law, with increasing levels of severity:
• If you have been charged under Arizona Assault - A.R.S. § 13-1203(A)(3), in order to obtain a conviction, the State must prove that you knowingly touched another person with the intent to injure, insult, or provoke that person. A conviction under this subsection is a class 3 misdemeanor, and can result in a sentence of up to 30 days in jail.
• If you have been charged under Arizona Assault - A.R.S. § 13-1203(A)(2), in order to obtain a conviction, the State must prove that you intentionally placed another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury. A conviction under this subsection is a class 2 misdemeanor, and can result in a sentence of up to 4 months in jail.
• If you have been charged under Arizona Assault - A.R.S. § 13-1203(A)(1), in order to obtain a conviction, the State must prove that you intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused physical injury to another person. A conviction under this subsection is a class 2 misdemeanor if you recklessly caused the injury, resulting in a potential sentence of up to 4 months in jail. If the State proves that you intentionally or knowingly caused the injury, the conviction is a class 1 misdemeanor, resulting in a potential sentence of up to 6 months in jail.
13-1203. Assault; classification
A. A person commits assault by:
1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing any physical injury to another person; or
2. Intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; or
3. Knowingly touching another person with the intent to injure, insult or provoke such person.
B. Assault committed intentionally or knowingly pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1 is a class 1 misdemeanor. Assault committed recklessly pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1 or assault pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 2 is a class 2 misdemeanor. Assault committed pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 is a class 3 misdemeanor.
If you are charged with an assault in Arizona no matter how serious you should consult a Criminal Defense Attorney in Arizona who is experienced in handling all types of assault charges.
If you have been charged with a Misdemeanor Assault in Arizona, a DUI, or any other Criminal offense contact the Law Office of James Novak, for your Free Consultation at
(480) 413-1499. Speak directly with experienced Phoenix Criminal and DUI Defense Attorney and James Novak (Former Prosecutor).

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