A Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault at Phoenix Municipal Court carried up to 180 days jail, mandatory anger or behavioral counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor on the record. Future First got the case into diversion and the case was dismissed in full upon completion.
At a glance
| Court | Phoenix Municipal Court |
| Original charge | Assault – Intentionally, Recklessly, or Knowingly Causing Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84 percent surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory anger 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 diversion; client completed the diversion program; case dismissed in full approximately six months after the plea was entered; no conviction; no probation; 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 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) in Phoenix Municipal Court. A C1M assault conviction would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84 percent surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory anger 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 diversion. The client completed the diversion program and the case was dismissed in full approximately six months after the plea was entered. No conviction entered. No probation. 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 C1M Assault in Arizona
Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) is the highest-class misdemeanor assault charge in Arizona. A conviction carries violent-offense flags on the record that affect employment in regulated industries, housing applications, professional licensing reviews, and immigration background checks. Insurance carriers and bonding companies also flag violent-offense misdemeanors in their risk evaluations.
Diversion outcomes are the strongest possible resolution on any criminal case short of full dismissal at charging. Phoenix Municipal Court diversion programs typically require completion of an approved counseling course, no new criminal contacts during the program period, and payment of program fees. Upon successful completion, the case dismisses in full and no conviction enters the record.
The six-month diversion timeline from plea entry to dismissal is the standard Phoenix Municipal Court diversion structure. The client is monitored during the program, completes the required services, and the case closes on schedule when all conditions are met.
Future First Criminal Law has handled C1M Assault cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Phoenix Municipal Court evaluates diversion eligibility on assault cases.
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Call us
Facing C1M Assault 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.