What Types of Cases Are Considered Aggravated Assault?
The Arizona law indicates a number of factors that elevate a physical assault to a more severe charge of aggravated assault. If the assault results to a serious physical injury, whether leading to temporary or permanent disfigurement, then the case can fall under aggravated assault. The use of a deadly weapon or any dangerous instrument upon the assault is another factor leading to aggravated assault. Also, the charge is said to fall under the said assault when the person commits the crime after entering the home of another person to inflict serious physical injury. A stronger case can be presented by the prosecutor if he or she can prove that the suspect is eighteen years old or older and the victim is only fifteen years old or younger. Another strong point to consider is if the suspect knowingly commits the assault against a peace officer. If you are driving and you injured another person while impaired, it can also result to an aggravated assault charge against you regardless whethe
