ARS 13-1202, Threatening another to Cause Physical Injury

Threatening or intimidating someone with the intent to inflict physical injury or even to cause property damage in Phoenix, AZ is a serious offense and can result in misdemeanor or felony charges.

In the age that we live in such threats can even be the result of a text, voicemail and posts on social media.

Under ARS 13-1202 if convicted you can face misdemeanor charges. If however the conduct was done in retaliation of someone reporting assault or domestic violence it can become a class 6 felony.

Arizona Assault Classifications

• Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing any physical injury to another person; or
   
• Intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; or
   
• Knowingly touching another person with the intent to injure, insult or provoke such person.

Misdemeanor Assault Penalties

Class 1 misdemeanor - A class 1 misdemeanor is the most serious misdemeanor offense

• Punishable by up to 6 months in jail
   
• 3 years of probation (5 years maximum probation for DUI offenses)
   
• $2,500 fine plus surcharges

Common Class 1 misdemeanor offenses

• DUI
   
• Driving on a suspended license
   
• Assault
   
• Disorderly conduct
   
• Criminal damage
   
• Shoplifting
   
• Theft

Class 2 misdemeanor

• Carries a maximum punishment of 4 months in jail
   
• $750 fine plus surcharges
   
• 2 years of probation

Common Class 2 misdemeanor offenses

• Reckless driving
   
• Assault
   
• Criminal trespassing in the second degree
   
• Criminal damage

Class 3 misdemeanor

A class 3 misdemeanor is the lowest criminal offense, but still can carry severe punishments.

• Maximum of 30 days in jail
   
• 1 year of probation
   
• $500 fine plus surcharges

Common Class 3 misdemeanor offenses

• Assault
   
• Criminal trespass in the third degree
   
• Criminal speeding

Class 6 felony

• Carries a maximum punishment of 2 years in prison
   
• 3 years of supervised probation
   
• $150,000 fine plus surcharges

Class 6 felonies can also include charges such as possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, aggravated DUI, theft and possession of marijuana.

Criminal Defense to threatening or intimidating

• The threat is not considered criminal
   
• Self defense
   
• You were defending someone else
   
• No threat was actually made
   
• The threat wasn’t genuine
   
• Free speech under the 1st amendment

Personal, legal representation

The Law Office of Aaron Black defends those accused of threatening assault under ARS 13-1202 in Phoenix and surrounding Arizona cities. Unlike many large firms that want as many cases as possible, Aaron represents a limited number of clients at any given time which allows him to provide the personalized service that you expect from a criminal defense attorney.

When your freedom is at risk contact Criminal Defense Attorney Aaron Black or call 480-729-1683 to set up a free consultation. My ultimate goal is to keep my clients out of jail and the dismissal of their case.