Two DV-designated counts at Surprise City Court stacked to 360 days of combined jail exposure with the lifetime federal firearm prohibition. Future First got the Disorderly Conduct DV count dismissed with prejudice and resolved the case with 5 actual jail days and no fine on the charge.
At a glance
| Court | Surprise City Court |
| Original charges | Assault (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Combined presumptive exposure | Up to 360 days jail (180 per count), fines up to $5,000 plus surcharges, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, up to 5 years probation per count, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), immigration consequences for non-citizens |
| Result | Disorderly Conduct DV count dismissed with prejudice; plea to single Assault DV count; 75 days jail with 70 suspended (5 actual days via self-surrender); 2 years summary probation; ongoing DV counseling; no fine on the charge itself; jail fees reduced to $700 |
| Eligibility for set aside | After probation discharge in May 2026 under ARS § 13-905 |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2029 under ARS § 13-911, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait |
The stakes
The client faced two domestic-violence-designated misdemeanor counts at Surprise City Court: a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) and a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct under ARS § 13-2904. Combined exposure ran up to 360 days jail, fines up to $5,000 plus surcharges, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, up to 5 years probation per count, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and immigration consequences for non-citizens.
What we did
After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State dismissed the Disorderly Conduct DV count with prejudice. The client pled to a single Assault DV count. The court imposed 75 days jail with 70 suspended (5 actual days via self-surrender), 2 years summary probation, ongoing DV counseling, no fine on the charge itself, and reduced jail fees of $700.
The firm secured the companion-count dismissal, a below-typical actual jail term for Assault DV, and a no-fine outcome on the charge. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in May 2026. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2029, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait.
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If you’re facing stacked DV-designated misdemeanors in Arizona
When the State files multiple DV-designated misdemeanor counts on the same case, defense work that secures dismissal-with-prejudice on at least one count eliminates a permanent layer of exposure. Dismissal with prejudice means the State cannot refile the dismissed charge later — the case is closed permanently on that count.
Self-surrender on the actual jail portion of a DV sentence lets the client report to jail on a scheduled date rather than being taken into custody at sentencing. The structure preserves employment, allows for travel arrangements, and gives the client time to wind up obligations before reporting. For a 5-day actual jail term, self-surrender is dramatically less disruptive than direct custody.
Future First Criminal Law has handled stacked DV misdemeanor cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Surprise City Court and other West Valley municipal courts evaluate dismissal-with-prejudice negotiations and self-surrender requests.
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 DV conviction
Call us
Facing stacked DV charges in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of DV 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 domestic violence law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.