Assault in Arizona: ARS 13-1203

November 15, 2024 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Assault & Violent Crimes

Arizona law has multiple statutes that make violent behavior punishable as a crime. Here, we will cover how Arizona’s revised statutes make assaulting another person illegal, the remedies available to victims of criminal assault, and the defenses you may have if you are charged with criminal assault in the state. If you have been charged… read more

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Class 1 Felony Crimes in Arizona

September 25, 2024 | Assault & Violent Crimes

Arizona criminal law adheres to the principle of “let the punishment fit the crime” by categorizing criminal offenses into different levels of severity, including various degrees or “classes” of misdemeanors and felonies. Here, we examine the most severe Arizona felony class: Class 1 Felonies. No matter what kind of crime you may be charged with,… read more

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What Is the Statute of Limitations for Sex Crimes in Arizona?

October 24, 2023 | Assault & Violent Crimes

Statutes of limitations are laws that impose deadlines on the right to file a civil lawsuit or bring criminal charges against an individual in Arizona. If the applicable statute of limitations expires, the city cannot file criminal charges against a suspect for an alleged sexual offense. The statute of limitations for sex crimes in Arizona… read more

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What Type of Evidence Is Needed to Establish Disorderly Conduct?

July 19, 2023 | Assault & Violent Crimes

Disorderly conduct, often referred to as disturbing the peace, is a crime in Arizona that may be charged on its own or stacked on top of other charges, such as drug and alcohol crimes. During a disorderly conduct case, the prosecution has the burden of proving that the defendant committed the elements of this offense… read more

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Timeline of a Misdemeanor Case in Arizona

July 13, 2023 | Assault & Violent Crimes

If you are facing a misdemeanor charge in Arizona, you may be curious as to what the future of your case looks like. Although each case is unique, the state typically processes misdemeanor cases in much the same way. Most misdemeanor cases are given to city prosecutors, unless the defendant is under the age of… read more

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