Arizona Domestic Violence Law
Arizona Domestic Violence Defense
What you're facing under A.R.S. § 13-3601, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Arizona (AZ) domestic violence law.
Offense Class
Varies by underlying offense — misdemeanor to felony
Maximum Penalty
Varies by underlying offense
Maximum Fine
Varies by underlying offense
Mandatory Minimum
Arizona imposes a mandatory minimum of Domestic violence offender treatment program required; 24-hour hold after arrest if against spouse/cohabitant for this charge. Charge reductions or alternative sentencing are questions worth raising before the plea is entered.
Federal Firearms Prohibition (Lautenberg Amendment)
A conviction for misdemeanor domestic violence in Arizona carries a federalfirearms-possession ban under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9). This consequence is collateral to Arizona state penalties and applies regardless of the state sentence imposed.
Penalty Range in Arizona
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Arizona:
- Third DV offense within 84 months (aggravated DV, Class 5 Felony under § 13-3601.02)
- Violation of order of protection (separate offense)
- Strangulation/suffocation (§ 13-1204(A)(13), aggravated assault)
Arizona-Specific Detail
Domestic violence is a designation in Arizona, not a standalone crime. It attaches to about 20 predicate offenses. Third conviction within 84 months is aggravated DV — a Class 5 Felony.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Arizona domestic violence 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.