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A Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge at Scottsdale City Court could have produced 180 days of jail exposure and 5 years of probation. Future First negotiated a no-jail, no-probation resolution with all conditions front-loaded for completion within weeks of sentencing.
At a glance
| Court | Scottsdale City Court |
| Original charge | Assault – Intentionally Causing Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, mandatory counseling on DV designation, permanent criminal record |
| Result | Plea with no jail, no probation, alcohol screening, anger management classes, and ~$1,526 in fines and restitution |
| Eligibility for set aside | Approximately January 2024 (after counseling completion) under ARS § 13-905 |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2027 under ARS § 13-911, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) at Scottsdale City Court. A C1M Assault conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, mandatory counseling, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing.
What we did
After Future First negotiated the plea, the State agreed to a resolution with no jail, no probation, alcohol screening, anger management classes, and ~$1,526 in fines and restitution. The firm secured a no-jail, no-probation outcome with all conditions front-loaded for the client to complete within weeks of sentencing.
Set aside under ARS § 13-905 is eligible after counseling completes in January 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 is eligible approximately 2027, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait.
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If you’re facing a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge in Arizona
Arizona’s assault statute under ARS § 13-1203 covers intentional, knowing, or reckless infliction of physical injury and offensive touching. The (A)(1) subsection is the highest tier of misdemeanor assault — intentional or knowing infliction of physical injury — and files as a Class 1 Misdemeanor. The maximum penalty (180 days jail + $2,500 fine + 5 years probation) is the same as on most other Class 1 Misdemeanors, but the conviction sits prominently on background checks because of the assault category.
Front-loaded conditions are a defense structure that bunches all the sentence requirements into the weeks immediately after sentencing. Instead of spreading counseling and screening over a year of probation, the client completes everything quickly. Combined with a no-probation outcome, front-loading effectively closes the case within months rather than years. The set aside and sealing clocks start running sooner.
Anger management classes are often the resolution condition on assault cases where the underlying conduct involved a momentary loss of control rather than a pattern of violence. When the prosecutor agrees that the client is a good fit for anger management, the case can resolve without the longer-duration counseling track that DV-designated cases typically require.
Future First Criminal Law has handled assault cases at every tier across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Scottsdale City Court and other municipal courts handle assault dispositions, and how to position a case for no jail, no probation, and front-loaded conditions.
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 an assault conviction
Call us
Facing an assault charge in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-900-7625 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of assault 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 assault law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.