Under Arizona law, assault offenses are categorized based on the severity of the alleged actions and the resulting harm. Here’s a breakdown of the key statutes related to assault:

Endangerment (ARS 13-1201)

• Endangerment involves recklessly endangering another person with a substantial risk of imminent death or physical injury.
• Depending on the circumstances, endangerment can be classified as a class 1 misdemeanor offense to a class 6 felony offense.

Assault (ARS 13-1203)

• Assault can occur through various actions, including causing physical injury, inducing fear of imminent harm, or intentionally touching someone with harmful intent.
• Assault charges can range from a class 3 misdemeanor offense to a class 1 misdemeanor offense, depending on the intent and severity of the actions.

Aggravated Assault (ARS 13-1204)

• Aggravated assault involves more serious circumstances, such as causing serious physical injury, using a deadly weapon, or assaulting certain protected individuals (e.g., peace officers, firefighters, healthcare workers).
• Aggravated assault charges carry harsher penalties, ranging from a class 6 felony offense to a class 2 felony offense, depending on the specific circumstances of the offense.