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.
But assault with a deadly weapon is not a civil complaint - it is a criminal complaint. You can file a criminal complaint with local law enforcement. The investigation and the decision whether to file charges are handled by law enforcement and governmen...
Under A.R.S. § 13-1204, a person commits aggravated assault if the person commits assault while using “a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument” or an object that simulates a deadly weapon. In this context, both “deadly weapon” and “dangerous instrument” are legal terms with specific definitions.
SUBMIT & CONTACT If you believe you have been the victim of a crime, you can file a Criminal complaint online at .azag/complaints OR mail or deliver the completed form above.