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
