ARS 13-1204 explained subsection by subsection: all 12 aggravating factors, the felony class each one carries, and Arizona’s dangerous offense sentences.
Assault Charge
Assault vs aggravated assault in Arizona: simple assault is a misdemeanor, aggravated assault is a felony. Here is the line and what changes it.
Facing strangulation charges in Arizona? ARS 13-1204(B) is a class 4 felony with 1-3.75 years exposure. The defenses and first steps that win these cases.
The Top 5 Aggravated Assault Lawyers in Phoenix, AZMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseCharged with aggravated assault in Phoenix? Under A.R.S. § 13-1204, this is a serious felony, and a first-time aggravated assault with a deadly weapon carries a minimum of five years in prison as a dangerous offense. Prison, heavy fines, … Read more
Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arizona Defense: ARS 13-1203Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseCharged with assault with a deadly weapon in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1203? Because a firearm, knife, or any dangerous instrument is involved, a first offense can carry 5 to 15 years in prison and fines up to $150,000. … Read more
Sexual Battery vs. Sexual Assault in Arizona: What’s the Difference?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Sex Crime Defense5.0 · Sex Crime DefenseSearching “sexual battery” after an Arizona accusation? That charge does not exist here, the conduct is prosecuted as sexual abuse (A.R.S. § 13-1404, a Class 5 felony) or sexual assault (A.R.S. § 13-1406), a Class 2 … Read more
How To Beat An Aggravated Assault Charge in ArizonaMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseArrested for aggravated assault after a fight or an incident with a weapon in Phoenix? Under A.R.S. § 13-1204, the state must prove every aggravating factor beyond a reasonable doubt, and defenses like self-defense, lack of intent, or mistaken … Read more
How to Handle a First-time Aggravated Assault Charge in ArizonaMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseFacing your first aggravated assault charge in Arizona? It is a felony under A.R.S. § 13-1204, ranging from a Class 6 to a Class 2 felony, with prison terms that can run from 1.5 to 21 years and … Read more
Is Aggravated Assault a Felony in Arizona?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseCharged with aggravated assault in Arizona? Under A.R.S. § 13-1204 aggravated assault is always a felony, charged as a class 2 through class 6, with fines up to $150,000 and mandatory prison when the offense is alleged as dangerous. Fighting the … Read more
First Time Simple Assault Charge: How to HandleMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseCharged with simple assault for the first time in Arizona? A first offense under A.R.S. § 13-1203 is a Class 1, 2, or 3 misdemeanor, carrying up to 6 months in jail and a $2,500 fine at the Class 1 … Read more