Assault
A.R.S. 13-1203 — from a class 3 misdemeanor for a touch to a class 1 for an intended injury
| The act | Class |
|---|---|
| The actIntentionally or knowingly causing any physical injury to another | ClassClass 1 misdemeanor |
| The actRecklessly causing any physical injury to another | ClassClass 2 misdemeanor |
| The actIntentionally placing another in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury | ClassClass 3 misdemeanor |
| The actKnowingly touching another with intent to injure, insult or provoke | ClassClass 3 misdemeanor |
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)
- A.R.S. 13-1203 — Assault; classification
- 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.