Tempe Assault/Aggravated Assault Defense

In Arizona, there are various types of assault that a person could be charged with. Simple assault and aggravated assault are two separate charges, but they can both result in serious legal consequences. If you or a loved one or facing any kind of assault charge in Tempe, the team at AZ Defenders is ready to help. We will thoroughly investigate the charges made against you and work to formulate a defense for the best possible outcome.

Why Choose AZ Defenders For This Case?

Regardless of what type of assault charges you may be facing, you need to secure assistance from an attorney with a thorough understanding of all assault laws in Tempe. AZ Defenders is ready to get to work.

• When you turn to us, you can count on having a team with more than two decades of legal experience by your side.
• Our lawyers are well-respected within the Tempe, Arizona legal community, and founder Craig Rosenstein is a board member of the Arizona Justice Project.
• We pledge to aggressively defend every client. Our team will not settle for guilty pleas, and we are eager to fight for your rights in the courtroom.

The Difference Between Assault And Aggravated Assault

When it comes to assault charges in Arizona, we need to define both “simple assault” as well as “aggravated assault.”

Simple Assault (A.R.S. 13-1203). This charge is a misdemeanor offense that can result if a person:

• Put somebody else in fear of bodily harm
• Touches another person with the intention to cause physical injuries
• Causes physical injuries to another person

Penalties for assault charges In Arizona result in a person being sentenced up to 12 months in prison as well as a fine of $2,500.

Aggravated Assault (A.R.S. 13-1204). These charges range from a Class 2 to a Class 6 felony in Arizona and can occur in the following circumstances:

• Serious physical injury was caused
• The crime was committed with a deadly weapon
• Physical restraint of the victim
• Temporary but significant disfigurement or fracture was caused
• The assault occurred after entering a person’s private residence
• The victim was a police officer, prison guard, medical professional, firefighter, teacher, or other protected victim

Depending on the circumstances of the charges, a person convicted of aggravated assault could face anywhere from 18 months to 21 years in prison as well as fines of up to $150,000.

How Will An Attorney Help This Case?

Assault charges require a vigorous defense from a skilled attorney. Your Tempe criminal defense attorney will formulate a strategic defense, which could possibly include that:

• There was no intention to cause physical harm to another person
• The other person was not actually harmed
• The police misconstrued the evidence
• There was a case of mistaken identity
• The incident was self-defense

What Can You Do Now?

If you or somebody you care about facing an assault or aggravated assault charge in Arizona, speak to an experienced attorney as soon as possible. At AZ Defenders, you can count on having someone with decades of experience defending these charges by your side. The goal of our Tempe assault attorney is to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed so you can get on with living your life. You can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling (480) 456-6400.