ARS 13-1204 Aggravated Assault

Unlike simple assault, aggravated assault charges are felonies in Arizona.  This occurs when a simple assault is met with one of many factors that makes the assault worse:

  • The assault causes a serious injury
  • The use of a weapon to commit assault
  • The alleged victim is in a protected class, like a police officer, school teacher or health care provider.
  • And more.

There are many different ways to commit aggravated assault, and the penalties for each can be very different.  But all aggravated assaults are felonies, with the potential for prison time and/or probation with jail.  So, it’s crucial to hire skilled, experienced criminal defense attorneys like the lawyers at BC Law Group to build your defense and fight for you.