A Class 3 Misdemeanor Assault at Mesa Municipal Court carried up to 30 days jail, mandatory anger management counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor on the record. Future First got the case into the PEACE Diversion Program, which dismissed the case in full upon successful completion.
At a glance
| Court | Mesa Municipal Court |
| Original charge | Assault – Reckless Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84 percent surcharges, supervised probation up to one year, mandatory anger management or behavioral counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor on the client’s record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen |
| Result | State agreed to PEACE Diversion Program under ARS § 9-500.22 (Anger Management with Sage Counseling); 12 months unsupervised probation; anger management counseling completed; $300 fine plus program fees; case dismissed in full upon successful completion; no conviction; no jail |
| Set aside under ARS § 13-905 | Not needed (no conviction entered) |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2026 under ARS § 13-911, immediately after dismissal |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(3) in Mesa Municipal Court. A C3M assault conviction would have meant up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84 percent surcharges, supervised probation up to one year, mandatory anger management or behavioral counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor on the client’s record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen.
What we did
Future First negotiated the case into the PEACE Diversion Program under ARS § 9-500.22 (Anger Management with Sage Counseling). The client completed 12 months unsupervised probation, completed anger management counseling, paid a $300 fine plus program fees, and the case was dismissed in full upon successful completion. No conviction entered. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2026.
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If you’re facing C3M Assault in Arizona
The PEACE Diversion Program is a Mesa Municipal Court diversion track for low-level assault and disorderly conduct cases. PEACE stands for Promoting Engagement, Accountability, and Community Empowerment. The program suspends prosecution during the diversion period, requires completion of anger-management counseling through Sage Counseling, and dismisses the case in full upon successful completion.
Diversion outcomes are the strongest possible outcome on any criminal case short of full dismissal at the charging stage. The case ends without a conviction. The client never has to plead guilty. The record imprint is “case dismissed” rather than “guilty plea.” Background checks show no conviction.
Anger management counseling completion provides documentation that the underlying issue has been addressed. The 12-month unsupervised probation requirement keeps supervision light during the diversion period without the active probation-officer involvement of a standard probation sentence.
Future First Criminal Law has handled assault cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Mesa Municipal Court evaluates PEACE Diversion eligibility and program structure.
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Facing assault charges in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of Arizona assault cases. 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 criminal law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.