A twelve-count indictment with three Aggravated Assault felonies and nine companion DV misdemeanors carried multiple years of stacked prison exposure plus the lifetime federal firearm prohibition. Future First secured entry into the MCAO Domestic Violence Diversion Program, the client completed every condition, and all twelve counts dismissed.
At a glance
| Court | Maricopa County Superior Court |
| Original charges | Two counts Aggravated Assault (ARS § 13-1204), Class 4 Felonies with DV; one count Aggravated Assault (ARS § 13-1204), Class 6 Felony with DV; eight counts Assault (ARS § 13-1203), Class 1 Misdemeanors with DV; one count Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904), Class 1 Misdemeanor with DV |
| Combined presumptive exposure | Class 4 Aggravated Assault: 1 to 3.75 years prison per count (presumptive 2.5); Class 6 Aggravated Assault: 4 months to 2 years; misdemeanor counts added up to 180 days jail per count. Multiple years stacked prison time, fines up to $150,000 per count, mandatory DV Offender Treatment, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), immigration consequences, permanent felony record with lifetime collateral consequences |
| Result | Domestic Violence Diversion Program (DVDP) entry secured; client completed every condition; State filed Motion to Dismiss; court dismissed all twelve counts in April 2024; no conviction; no prison; no probation imposed; no firearm prohibition |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 (case ended in dismissal) |
The stakes
The client faced a twelve-count indictment at Maricopa County Superior Court with Domestic Violence designations: two Class 4 felony Aggravated Assault counts, one Class 6 felony Aggravated Assault count, eight Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault counts, and one Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct count. Combined exposure ran multiple years of stacked prison time on the felony counts (each Class 4 carries up to 3.75 years aggravated and the Class 6 up to 2 years), fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges per count, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), immigration consequences, and a permanent felony record with lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, and civil rights.
What we did
After Future First’s defense work secured entry into the Maricopa County Attorney’s Domestic Violence Diversion Program, the client completed every condition of the program. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court dismissed the entire case in April 2024. All twelve counts dismissed in full. No conviction was entered. No prison, probation, or fine was imposed. No firearm prohibition triggered. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal.
What the client said
I would just like to express the life changing help and support I received from the legal team at Future First. The endless hours and resources spent by these legal professionals really made a significant impact on my life. I’m so grateful for the help of the legal system and experts who treated my case like it was their own. I truly know that they can do the same for you. Thanks again to everyone at Future First, words can’t even begin to express my gratitude for getting me the best possible outcome. Happy holidays. I’m happy to be spending mine with friends and family while continuing to be a contributing member of society.
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If you’re facing a multi-count felony DV indictment in Arizona
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Domestic Violence Diversion Program (DVDP) is the office’s pre-conviction diversion track for eligible DV cases, including some felony-level cases. Eligibility depends on the offense category, the defendant’s history, the prosecutor’s discretion, and the victim’s posture. When the prosecutor agrees and the court approves, the defendant completes structured DV-related counseling and conditions, and on successful completion the case dismisses without judgment of guilt.
Securing DVDP on a twelve-count indictment with three Aggravated Assault felonies is rare. It requires defense work that identifies factual fit (the underlying conduct sits at the lower end of the statutory ranges, no aggravating sentencing factors), sustained engagement with the prosecutor over months, and the right victim-side posture supporting diversion rather than prosecution. When the State agrees, the result is a complete record-clearing outcome — every count dismissed, no felony stripe attached, civil rights preserved.
Future First Criminal Law has handled multi-count felony DV indictments across Maricopa County. We know how MCAO evaluates DVDP eligibility on felony-level DV cases, what factual conditions support the eligibility analysis, and how to structure the diversion path so the entire indictment dismisses on completion.
Related resources
- Arizona criminal defense — full overview of how we handle felony and misdemeanor charges
- Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a DV case
Call us
Facing a multi-count felony DV indictment in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of DV and felony cases across Arizona. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have for diversion entry and full dismissal.
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 Aggravated Assault and domestic violence law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.