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Assault With Physical Injury In Maricopa
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Assault is a Class 1 Misdemeanor and is punishable with up to 6 months in jail; this is in the case of people who have injured somebody else either intentionally or knowingly. If the act was committed “recklessly” then it's considered a Class 2 Misdemeanor, which is punishable with up to 4 months of jail time.
If you are attacked, YES you can press charges even if coming out on top. It is probably advisable to press charges, particularly if the evidence is on your side, because your assailant may otherwise claim that you were the aggressor and sue you. Can you sue someone for assaulting you?
ARS 13-1204 is the law that defines how aggravated assault is classified in Arizona. The law says that a regular assault becomes an aggravated assault under the following circumstances: If the assault causes “serious physical injury.” If “a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument” was used during the assault.
Arizona divides simple assault crimes into three misdemeanor categories, depending on the defendant's intent and whether the victim suffered injuries. Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault. Class 2 Misdemeanor Assault. Class 3 Misdemeanor Assaults. Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon, Dangerous Instrument, or Simulated Weapon.
What are the Penalties for a Criminal Assault Conviction? PenaltyClass 1 MisdemeanorClass 2 Misdemeanor Jail time Up to six months Up to four months Fines and surcharges Up to $2,500 with a surcharge of $2,075 Up to $750 with a surcharge of $622 Probation Up to three years Up to two years
If you were involved in a motor vehicle collision but did not sustain any physical injuries, you might be wondering if it's possible to sue for a car accident if you are not hurt. The short answer is, “yes.” You can certainly take legal action for other damages caused by a collision.
Yes, u can sue for assault and battery in civil court. it might be best to wait til the criminal case is over as you may be able to use any resolution of the case against him there. you'll need to document all your damages. just about any lawyer willing to take the case can.
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A person commits assault by: 1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing any physical injury to another person; or 2.Lack of Causation: another one of elements to the crime of assault is that the defendant caused physical injury or fear of physical injury. 1. If the person causes serious physical injury to another. 2. If the person uses a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. 3. Aggravated assault, however, may be charged when your simple assault of another person results in serious physical injury. Under Arizona Revised Statute section 13-1203, you can be convicted of assault when you've touched someone in a harmful way. Arizona allows prosecutors to charge people based on biting, slapping, pinching, or hitting. Recklessly and knowingly causing somebody physical injury. Intentionally or knowingly assaulting someone is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Arizona if it results in physical injury to the victim.