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Arizona Assault Law

Arizona Assault Defense

What you're facing under A.R.S. § 13-1203, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Arizona (AZ) law.

Offense Class

Class 1 Misdemeanor (physical injury); Class 2 Misdemeanor (reasonable apprehension); Class 3 Misdemeanor (touching to insult/provoke)

Maximum Penalty

6 months (Class 1); 4 months (Class 2); 30 days (Class 3)

Maximum Fine

$2,500 (Class 1); $750 (Class 2); $500 (Class 3)

Penalty Range in Arizona

StatuteA.R.S. § 13-1203 — Assault
Minimum Penalty
Maximum Penalty6 months (Class 1); 4 months (Class 2); 30 days (Class 3)
Maximum Fine$2,500 (Class 1); $750 (Class 2); $500 (Class 3)

Arizona-Specific Detail

Three classes based on the type of assault. Physical injury = Class 1, threat = Class 2, offensive touching = Class 3.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Arizona assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.