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Assault With Physical Injury In Phoenix
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Assault is a Class 1 Misdemeanor and is punishable with up to 6 months in jail; this is in the case of people who have injured somebody else either intentionally or knowingly. If the act was committed “recklessly” then it's considered a Class 2 Misdemeanor, which is punishable with up to 4 months of jail time.
Arizona divides simple assault crimes into three misdemeanor categories, depending on the defendant's intent and whether the victim suffered injuries. Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault. Class 2 Misdemeanor Assault. Class 3 Misdemeanor Assaults. Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon, Dangerous Instrument, or Simulated Weapon.
ARS 13-1204 is the law that defines how aggravated assault is classified in Arizona. The law says that a regular assault becomes an aggravated assault under the following circumstances: If the assault causes “serious physical injury.” If “a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument” was used during the assault.
What are the Penalties for a Criminal Assault Conviction? PenaltyClass 1 MisdemeanorClass 2 Misdemeanor Jail time Up to six months Up to four months Fines and surcharges Up to $2,500 with a surcharge of $2,075 Up to $750 with a surcharge of $622 Probation Up to three years Up to two years
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A person commits assault by: 1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing any physical injury to another person; or 2.It is defined under Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-1204. It occurs if somebody assaults someone else, and the assault results in serious physical injuries. What Does "Assault" Mean Under Arizona Law? If you are a victim of assault and battery in Phoenix, Arizona, request a free consultation with one of our experienced Phoenix personal injury lawyers. Simple assault, which typically involves causing minor physical injury or threatening to cause injury, is generally classified as a misdemeanor. Under Arizona Revised Statute section 13-1203, you can be convicted of assault when you've touched someone in a harmful way. Therefore in a civil case in Arizona, the assault consists essentially of causing apprehension of offensive contact, but no actual contact is necessary. Serious Physical Injury: If the person causes serious physical injury to another.