Arizona Misdemeanor Assault
Simple assaults in Arizona are those that involve the putting someone in fear of bodily harm, touching someone with the intent of physical injury, or causing any physical injury to someone. If charged and convicted of a misdemeanor assault you can be sentenced to up to one year in prison and fines up to $2,500.

There are three types of misdemeanor Assault under Arizona law, with increasing levels of severity:
• If you have been charged under A.R.S. § 13-1203(A)(3), in order to obtain a conviction, the State must prove that you knowingly touched another person with the intent to injure, insult, or provoke that person. A conviction under this subsection is a class 3 misdemeanor, and can result in a sentence of up to 30 days in jail.
• If you have been charged under A.R.S. § 13-1203(A)(2), in order to obtain a conviction, the State must prove that you intentionally placed another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury. A conviction under this subsection is a class 2 misdemeanor, and can result in a sentence of up to 4 months in jail.
• If you have been charged under A.R.S. § 13-1203(A)(1), in order to obtain a conviction, the State must prove that you intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused physical injury to another person. A conviction under this subsection is a class 2 misdemeanor if you recklessly caused the injury, resulting in a potential sentence of up to 4 months in jail. If the State proves that you intentionally or knowingly caused the injury, the conviction is a class 1 misdemeanor, resulting in a potential sentence of up to 6 months in jail.

There may also be fines imposed as a penalty if you are convicted of Assault. You may also be required to pay restitution to the victim for any damages that your conduct caused. In many cases, if you are convicted, a court will also order you to attend classes and/or counseling. In some instances, you may be able to take these classes in lieu of jail time.

In some jurisdictions, if this is your first offense, you may be able to have your case dismissed if you complete classes in a timely manner. This result is typically known as a “diversion” agreement. Be sure to consult an attorney regarding the availability of a diversion agreement or any other potential result that may help you avoid jail time or a conviction on your record.

Note: Your case will be filed as a “domestic violence” case if you are charged with assaulting any of the following victims:
• a spouse or a former spouse. • a person who lives with you or who formerly lived with you.
• a person with whom you share a child.
• a person who is pregnant with your child.
• a person who is closely related to you by blood or by court order.
• a child who lives with you or who formerly lived with you.

13-1203. Assault; classification
A. A person commits assault by:
1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing any physical injury to another person; or 2. Intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; or
3. Knowingly touching another person with the intent to injure, insult or provoke such person.
B. Assault committed intentionally or knowingly pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1 is a class 1 misdemeanor. Assault committed recklessly pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1 or assault pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 2 is a class 2 misdemeanor. Assault committed pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 is a class 3 misdemeanor.