A Class 1 Misdemeanor Criminal Damage at Scottsdale City Court carried up to 180 days jail, restitution exposure, mandatory counseling, and a permanent C1M Criminal Damage conviction on the record. Future First got the case into a six-month diversion. The case dismissed in full upon completion.
At a glance
| Court | Scottsdale City Court |
| Original charge | Criminal Damage / Defacing Property Valued $250 to $2,000 (ARS § 13-1602(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, restitution to the victim, mandatory anger or alcohol counseling, and a permanent C1M Criminal Damage conviction on the client’s record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen |
| Result | State agreed to 6-month diversion; $209 program fee; alcohol screening and counseling completed; case dismissed in full within six months of plea entry; no conviction; no probation; no jail |
| Set aside under ARS § 13-905 | Not needed (no conviction entered) |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2025 under ARS § 13-911, immediately after dismissal |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Criminal Damage charge under ARS § 13-1602(A)(1) in Scottsdale City Court for property damage valued between $250 and $2,000. A C1M Criminal Damage 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, restitution to the victim, mandatory anger or alcohol counseling, and a permanent C1M Criminal Damage conviction 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 a 6-month diversion. The client paid a $209 program fee, completed alcohol screening and counseling, and the case was dismissed in full within six months of the plea (dismissal entered December 2025). 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 2025.
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If you’re facing Criminal Damage charges in Arizona
The Criminal Damage statute under ARS § 13-1602 tiers by property value. Damage of $1,000 to $2,000 is a Class 6 Felony. Damage of $250 to $999 is a Class 2 Misdemeanor. Damage under $250 is a Class 2 Misdemeanor. The subsection used here (defacing property valued $250 to $2,000) sits at the Class 1 Misdemeanor level when defacement is the specific conduct alleged.
Six-month diversion programs at Scottsdale City Court typically require completion of alcohol screening, recommended counseling, payment of program fees, and no new criminal contacts. On successful completion, the case dismisses in full. The timeline from plea entry to dismissal is six months by design.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Criminal Damage cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Scottsdale City Court evaluates diversion eligibility on Criminal Damage cases.
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Facing Criminal Damage charges in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of Arizona misdemeanor 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.