Aggravated Assault
Yuma, Arizona

Under Arizona law, an individual can commit two types of assault with varying levels of severity; these include misdemeanor assault and felony aggravated assault. When you touch another person with harmful intentions or knowingly place that person in a dangerous situation, you may be charged with assault. If there is a deadly weapon involved in the assault, the charge may be upgraded to felony aggravated assault.

When Assault Becomes a Felony

There are certain circumstances that must have taken place in order for misdemeanor assault and battery charges to become felony aggravated assault. If you are facing aggravated assault and battery charges, your situation may have included any of the following:

• the victim was caused serious physical injury
• a deadly weapon of dangerous instrument was used
• the act included sexual abuse and assault
• temporary but substantial disfigurement, substantial loss of a bodily organ or part, or fractured body part resulted from the assault
• the victim was restrained during the assault
• the victim’s home was unlawfully entered to commit the assault
• the victim was under 15 and you were over 18 years of age
• a valid order of protection was violated
• the victim was a police officer, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, teacher, school employee, or licensed health professional engaged in his/her official duties
• a police officer’s firearm or other weapon was taken
• the assault was committed by a prisoner against an employee or a jail or place of law enforcement

If you or a loved one is facing aggravated assault, sexual abuse and assault, or assault and battery charges, contact our Yuma, Arizona criminal defense attorneys at Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC.

Contact a Yuma Aggravated Assault Attorney at 1-877-229-9508 to schedule a free initial consultation.

We Are Here to Help

At Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC, we understand how frightening and stressful it can be to face felony assault and battery charges. Our sexual abuse and assault attorneys have the experience, skills, and knowledge needed to defend your innocence and fight for the best possible outcome for your case. When you need experienced legal representation for your criminal case, contact Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC.

Call 928-225-2876 today to discuss your aggravated assault
charges with our Yuma, Arizona defense lawyers!