Misdemeanor assault involves intentional, knowing, or reckless actions that cause injury, place another in fear, or involve offensive touching. The government must prove the mental state and the act. We examine context—self‑defense, mutual combat, or accident—and the reliability of witnesses who may be biased or intoxicated.

We work to resolve cases through diversion, classes, or deferred judgments that avoid a permanent record. For trial‑bound cases, we use cross‑examination to expose contradictions, daylight poor vantage points, and correct misused medical terms that exaggerate harm.

Even a “minor” assault can affect employment, licensing, and immigration. Education and early strategy protect those interests while we push for the least harmful outcome.

Misdemeanor assault (ARS §13-1203) involves threats or minor physical contact. Armour Legal dissects the distinction between assault and simple battery, challenges officer training on Field-Sobriety-Test analogs for confrontations, and emphasizes self-defense or lack of intent.

We pursue diversion, anger-management program referrals, and record sealing for first-time offenders—protecting careers and reputations while ensuring constitutional rights are respected.

We resolve most misdemeanor assaults without lasting damage. Armour Legal identifies self‑defense, mutual combat, accident, or misidentification early, then negotiates for diversion or deferred outcomes that keep records clean. When the State overstates “injury,” we use medical records and provider letters to correct the picture and undercut enhancements.

If trial is necessary, cross‑examination exposes bias and poor vantage points, and we present character and context evidence where admissible. We also protect employment and licensing by planning for background‑check explanations and, where appropriate, later record‑relief.