Two Class 1 Misdemeanor counts at Glendale Municipal Court — Disorderly Conduct + Assault — would have produced stacked permanent records, probation, and court-ordered counseling. Future First pushed the case via motion practice and the court dismissed all charges.
At a glance
| Court | Glendale Municipal Court |
| Original charges | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Assault (ARS § 13-1203), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Guilty plea, probation, court-ordered counseling or anger management, fines, permanent criminal record on each count, background-check problems, potential firearm consequences depending on the specific allegation |
| Result | State filed Motion to Dismiss; court granted; all charges dismissed on July 3, 2024; no conviction |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 (case ended in dismissal) |
The stakes
The client faced disorderly conduct and assault misdemeanor charges in Glendale Municipal Court. Either count carries probation, court-ordered counseling or anger management, fines, and a permanent criminal record on conviction. Defendant-side exposure typically includes background-check problems, restrictions on professional licensing, and potential firearm consequences depending on the specific allegation.
What we did
Future First built and filed the defense work that pushed the case toward dismissal. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss, the court granted it, and all charges were dismissed on July 3, 2024. No conviction entered. No probation, no fines, no record of conviction. Arrest sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available immediately because no conviction triggered a wait period. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 is not needed because there is no conviction to set aside.
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If you’re facing stacked misdemeanor charges in Arizona
When the State files multiple misdemeanor counts from a single incident, the cumulative exposure can produce two convictions where defense work could close the case with zero. Motion practice — Motions to Dismiss based on proof problems, insufficient elements, or jurisdictional issues — is one of the strongest tools for pushing a multi-count case toward dismissal without entering a plea.
Future First Criminal Law has handled stacked misdemeanor cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Glendale Municipal Court and other municipal courts evaluate motion-practice-driven dismissals.
Related resources
- Arizona criminal defense — full overview of how we handle misdemeanor and felony charges
- Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a dismissal
Call us
Facing stacked misdemeanor charges in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of misdemeanor cases across Arizona. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have.
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