Domestic Violence Charge Archives

Domestic violence probation terms in Arizona: the 9 standard conditions, no-contact rule, 32-week Maricopa treatment, gun ban, fees and violations.

Domestic violence plea deal in Arizona? What the DV designation, treatment term, $50 assessments, gun ban and 84-month clock mean in a Maricopa County plea.

Aggravated domestic violence in Arizona (ARS 13-3601.02) is a Class 5 felony with mandatory jail: 4 months after two DV priors in 84 months, 8 after three.

Is Arizona a no-drop state for domestic violence? Under ARS 13-3601 the victim cannot drop the charges – only the prosecutor can, even after a recantation.

Served with an Arizona injunction against harassment? ARS 12-1809: how it was issued, your one hearing to contest it, violations, firearms and renewal.

Battered woman syndrome defense in Arizona: ARS 13-415 makes juries judge self-defense from a survivor’s perspective. How it works and what experts prove.

You searched for “best domestic violence lawyers in Phoenix” because you’re not just looking for a list of attorneys — you’re searching for someone who understands the weight of what you’re facing. Maybe you’ve been arrested, charged, or accused of domestic violence, and now your freedom, your job, your home life, and even your parental rights may … Read more

Either: DV is a designation, not a crime. Assault makes it a misdemeanor; strangulation or a 3rd offense makes it a felony, and the State decides which.

In Arizona DV cases, the case doesn’t end when the victim doesn’t show. The prosecutor decides, continue, try it on the evidence, or dismiss, based on facts.

Arizona Domestic Violence Laws: ARS 13-3601Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseFacing a domestic violence charge in Arizona? Under A.R.S. § 13-3601, domestic violence is not a standalone crime but a designation added to an underlying offense like assault, harassment, or stalking, and it can significantly increase the severity of your charges and … Read more