The two main differences between Misdemeanor Domestic Violence and Aggravated Domestic Violence (felony) Charges are: Classification: Domestic Violence is a Misdemeanor. Aggravated Domestic Violence is a Felony. Penalties: Misdemeanor Domestic Violence convictions do not carry prison sentences. Felony Domestic violence convictions will result in prison sentencing. Aggravated Domestic Violence…
Aggravated Domestic Violence Charges Aggravated domestic violence is a class 5 Felony in Arizona. “Aggravated” Domestic Violence charges are Misdemeanor charges that are elevated to Felony charges due to the charge being a repeat offense that occurred within 7 years of a prior conviction. A person may be guilty of Aggravated…
Defending Domestic Violence Charges – Misdemeanor and Felony Common defenses for Misdemeanor Domestic Violence and Felony Domestic Violence charges are basically the same. However, since Felony Domestic Violence charges carry prison sentencing, (Misdemeanors do not) the level of defense that is most critical, if a person is convicted, is the…