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Assault

A.R.S. 13-1203 — from a class 3 misdemeanor for a touch to a class 1 for an intended injury

The actClass
The actIntentionally or knowingly causing any physical injury to anotherClassClass 1 misdemeanor
The actRecklessly causing any physical injury to anotherClassClass 2 misdemeanor
The actIntentionally placing another in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injuryClassClass 3 misdemeanor
The actKnowingly touching another with intent to injure, insult or provokeClassClass 3 misdemeanor
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An assault becomes aggravated assault, a felony under a separate section, in the circumstances that section lists, among them causing serious physical injury or using a deadly weapon, a dangerous instrument or a simulated deadly weapon.

Sources for this section (2)
  1. A.R.S. 13-1203 — Assault; classification
  2. A.R.S. 13-1204 — Aggravated assault; classification; definitions

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Arizona attorney.

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