{"id":17817,"date":"2020-07-29T12:43:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T19:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=17817"},"modified":"2023-02-21T09:52:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T16:52:13","slug":"aggravated-assault-ars-13-1204","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/aggravated-assault-ars-13-1204\/","title":{"rendered":"About Arizona’s Aggravated Assault Statutes: ARS 13-1204"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Assault is a serious charge, and the repercussions of a conviction can affect your life for years to come, impacting your ability to secure employment and even landing you in prison. Even more serious though is the charge of aggravated assault.<\/p>\n

In the state of Arizona, a person can be charged with this crime if they\u2019re involved in an altercation under particular circumstances or with certain individuals. Keep reading to learn what constitutes aggravated assault under ARS 13-1204<\/a> and find out what penalties may result from being convicted of this crime.<\/p>\n

What Constitutes Aggravated Assault in Arizona?<\/h2>\n

There are various reasons that an assault may be categorized as aggravated. In general, aggravated assault occurs when one person attempts to cause another serious injury. Unlike traditional assault cases, ARS 13-1204 charges involve additional factors, such as the use of a weapon, the victim\u2019s job or status, the degree of the injury, or the intent of the individual being charged.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the many factors and circumstances that may lead an assault to be labeled aggravated:<\/p>\n