ARS 13-1203 Assault

Commonly referred to as “simple assault,” misdemeanor assault charges are very common in Arizona.

A person commits assault when they:

  • Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cause physical injury
  • Knowingly touch a person with the intend to injure, insult or provoke them.
  • Intentionally place another person in fear of suffering an immediate physical injury

Simple assault is a misdemeanor, but there are variables that could make the charges more serious (Aggravated Assault).  Because these offenses offer a wide array of defenses and can carry significant penalties – including fines, a conviction on your record, and even jail time – it’s important to speak with a skilled, experience criminal defense attorney if you are facing assault charges in Arizona.  The lawyers at BC Law Group know how to analyze, attack, and win these cases.