A Class 1 Misdemeanor misconduct charge at Phoenix Municipal Court could have produced 180 days of jail exposure and a permanent criminal record. Future First negotiated entry into a 160-day Phoenix Municipal diversion program and the case dismissed.
At a glance
| Court | Phoenix Municipal Court |
| Original charge | Misconduct charge under Phoenix City Code, Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, immigration, and licensing |
| Result | Diversion entered January 2024; 160-day program completed; case closed without judgment of guilt; no conviction; no jail; no probation |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 (case ended in dismissal) |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor misconduct charge at Phoenix Municipal Court. A C1M conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, immigration, and licensing.
What we did
After Future First negotiated entry into the Phoenix Municipal Court diversion program, the client entered diversion in January 2024 and completed every condition of the program. The case closed without judgment of guilt. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal.
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If you’re facing a misdemeanor in Phoenix Municipal Court
Phoenix Municipal Court runs several diversion tracks under the Phoenix City Code and state law, including the Positive Alternatives Diversion Program (PADP) and similar pre-judgment programs. Eligibility depends on the offense category, the defendant’s record, and the prosecutor’s discretion. When the prosecutor agrees, the client completes structured conditions and the case closes without a judgment of guilt.
Future First Criminal Law has handled diversion-track cases across Phoenix Municipal Court and other municipal courts in the Phoenix metro. We know how the diversion programs work and how to position a case for entry.
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 a misdemeanor charge in Phoenix Municipal Court? 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 for diversion entry.
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.