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What is misdemeanor Assault in Arizona? A.R.S. 13-1203 defines misdemeanor Assault one of three way. First, by intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing any injury to another (A.R.S. 13-1203(A)(1). (Class 1 Misdemeanor)). Second, by touching another person intending to cause harm, offense, or a physical response (A.R.S. 13-1203(A)(2) (Class 2 Misdemeanor). And third, by intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury (A.R.S. 13-1203(A)(3) (Class 3 Misdemeanor). Indeed, Arizona misdemeanor Assault covers all three classes.