WHAT DOES "AGGRAVATED ASSAULT" MEAN IN ARIZONA?
The word "aggravated" in the allegation means that the charge is a felony, not a misdemeanor. The state can charge you with felony or aggravated assault in other instances, including when the alleged victim suffered serious physical injury of if the defendant used a dangerous instrument in the attack. In addition, the state can charge you with aggravated assault when somebody is drunk behind the wheel of a car and has an accident that results in serious physical injury or substantial disfigurement.
Another way to commit aggravated assault is if the person commits any assault, including a misdemeanor, on a police officer, teacher, prosecutor, health care provider, or prison guard. Many aggravated assaults are considered "dangerous offenses", and thus, receive a stiffer penalty upon sentencing.
Last, a person can commit aggravated assault if they are eighteen (18) years of age or older and commit any Assault (even a misdemeanor) on a child who is at the age of fifteen (15) or younger. If the alleged victim in an aggravated assault case is under 15 years old, the state can allege the crime as a "dangerous crime against children."
CAN I FIGHT AN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHARGE? HOW?
Yes, you can fight it!
The Vladimir Gagic Law Office has experience in handling Arizona aggravated assault cases. If the state of Arizona has charged you or someone you know with aggravated assault or a weapons crime, we can help.
Contact Vladimir Gagic at his Phoenix office today by calling 602-955-1985.
