A Class 6 Felony Aggravated Assault charge at Maricopa County Superior Court carried presumptive prison exposure, a violent-felony flag on background checks for life, and loss of voting and firearm rights while under sentence. Future First worked the case through the Superior Court process and the court dismissed it.
At a glance
| Court | Maricopa County Superior Court |
| Original charge | Aggravated Assault (ARS § 13-1204), Class 6 Felony |
| Presumptive exposure | Presumptive prison exposure, permanent felony record with a violent-offense flag, loss of voting and firearm rights while under sentence, immigration consequences, and a designation that surfaces on every background check for life; even probation locks in lifetime collateral consequences |
| Result | State unable to proceed; court dismissed the case in late 2024; no conviction; no probation; no fines; no record of conviction |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 (no conviction triggered a wait period) |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 6 Felony Aggravated Assault charge under ARS § 13-1204 in Maricopa County Superior Court. F6 Aggravated Assault carries presumptive prison exposure, a permanent felony record with a violent-offense flag, loss of voting and firearm rights while under sentence, immigration consequences, and a designation that surfaces on every background check for life. Even with probation, an F6 conviction restricts employment, housing, and licensing options indefinitely.
What we did
Future First built and pushed the defense work through the Superior Court process. The State was unable to proceed and the court dismissed the case in late 2024. No conviction entered. No probation, no fines, no record of conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available immediately because no conviction triggered a wait period. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because there is no conviction to set aside.
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If you’re facing a felony Aggravated Assault charge in Arizona
Arizona’s Aggravated Assault statute under ARS § 13-1204 covers a wide range of conduct that elevates simple assault to felony level — use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, infliction of serious physical injury, assault on a protected-class victim (peace officer, healthcare worker, prosecutor), and others. The Class 6 felony classification carries lower exposure than Class 5, 4, or 3 versions but still produces a permanent felony record with all the standard lifetime collateral consequences plus the violent-offense flag.
Felony dismissals at MCSC don’t happen by accident. They follow defense work that surfaces real proof problems, witness unavailability issues, or charging errors that the State can’t overcome. When the case reaches the point where the State decides not to proceed, the court’s role is procedural — granting the dismissal motion and closing the file.
Future First Criminal Law has handled felony Aggravated Assault cases at every tier across Maricopa County. We know how MCAO evaluates these cases and how to position the defense work that produces dismissals.
Related resources
- Arizona criminal defense — full overview of how we handle felony and misdemeanor charges
- Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a felony case
Call us
Facing a felony Aggravated Assault charge in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of felony cases across Arizona. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have.
Anonymized in line with firm policy. Client name not used. Specific dates approximated to year only. Outcome described reflects this client’s actual results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results. For more detailed information on Arizona Aggravated Assault law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.