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Aggravated Domestic Violence (Felony) in Arizona – A.R.S. §13-3601.02

By DM Cantor, a Top-Ranking Criminal Defense firm in Arizona for the last 6 years in a row by Ranking Arizona Magazine!  (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

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DM Cantor’s Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists (Left to Right) Managing Partner, Christine Whalin; Founding Partner, David Michael Cantor

Over 165 Complete Criminal Jury Trial Acquittals (i.e., Not Guilty on All Charges).  The most in Arizona history by a single law firm!

Plus an additional 1,000+ Assault/Violent Crimes Pre-Indictment “Turn-Downs,” Dismissals, and Charge Reduction Assault/Violent Crime Victories!

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Beware of Assault/Violent Crimes Defense “Pretenders”:  Any law firm or Attorney can have DM Cantor’s Phoenix Assault/Violent Crimes Attorney and Assault/Violent Crimes Lawyer website information re-written by artificial intelligence (AI), and then they can post it online as their own “knowledge base.”  But they cannot falsely list our Jury Trial Complete Acquittals, or Board Certifications as their own.  Also, many Attorneys claim that they “Specialize” in defending Assault/Violent Crimes charges or Criminal Defense, but only a “Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist” is allowed by the State Bar of Arizona to use this title as their own, per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

Board Certified Criminal Law Specialization

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As of the start of 2025, the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization listed only 62 Criminal Law Specialists in the entire State.  Of these 62, only 41 are located in Maricopa County and are allowed to handle private cases.  DM Cantor has 2 Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists, no other law firm in Arizona has more.  When defending Aggravated Domestic Violence Allegations, it is critical to have as many Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists on your Legal Team as is possible.

The Specialization process is so rigorous that only 34 current Criminal Law Specialists were Certified since the turn of the Century!  In addition, all Specialists must be approved for Re-Certification every 5 years.  At DM Cantor, our 2 Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists have conducted Jury Trials on countless Aggravated Domestic Violence cases.

Every Major Felony Aggravated Domestic Violence case defended by DM Cantor includes at least 1 Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist on the legal team who is directly handling or supervising the Defense.

We wouldn’t have it any other way.

The Best Phoenix Aggravated Domestic Violence Law Team in Arizona

How do you know who has the best Aggravated Domestic Violence Legal Defense Firm in Arizona?  You begin by looking at the team’s experience.  David Michael Cantor is a former Prosecutor, and a highly experienced Aggravated Domestic Violence in Arizona Attorney who became a member of the Arizona State Bar in 1989.  David then began his Arizona legal practice as an Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Phoenix.  Considered as one of the Top Aggravated Domestic Violence Defense Lawyers in Arizona, he then founded his own Criminal Defense firm and Arizona Aggravated Domestic Violence Defense Team, DM Cantor.

David is a highly-skilled Aggravated Domestic ViolenceDefense Lawyer who knows the Aggravated Domestic Violence laws backward and forward, and he will vigorously fight the Arizona State Attorney General or County Prosecutor on your behalf. Phoenix Aggravated Domestic Violence Lawyer, and Criminal Defense Attorney David Cantor, wrote this webpage in order to give you an Arizona Aggravated Domestic Violence overview as to how the DM Cantor Phoenix Aggravated Domestic Violence Attorney Defense Team can prove your Innocence if you have been Falsely Accused of Aggravated Domestic Violence. So whether you have a single Aggravated Domestic Violence charge, or multiple charges, contact DM Cantor today!

In addition to Phoenix area experience, you next look to the Aggravated Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer’s Results and Certifications.  In addition to David Cantor being a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, his partner (Christine Whalin) is also a Certified Criminal Law Specialists as well.  No other Arizona Criminal Defense Firm has as many Complete Jury Trial Acquittals as DM Cantor.  Click on the link below to see Questions to Ask when Interviewing a Aggravated Domestic Violence Attorney to represent you in your Court case.

Click here for Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Aggravated Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

Beware: Be very cautious of visiting with a Criminal Law Firm who has you meet with a Non-Attorney Salesperson, rather than a Licensed Attorney.  They will then try to sell their “legal services,” even though they are not allowed by the State Bar of Arizona to give legal advice.  DM Cantor always has you meet with one of the Partners and Certified Criminal Law Specialists in our office when consulting us regarding a Aggravated Domestic Violence charge.

What is Aggravated Domestic Violence in Arizona?

In Arizona, per A.R.S. §13-3601.02 “Aggravated Domestic Violence” occurs when a person is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of the Domestic Violence statute A.R.S. §13-3601 within the previous seven (7) years.

Contact DM Cantor if you have been charged with Aggravated Domestic Violence. Call 602-307-0808 or click here for our confidential contact form for a Free Initial Consultation.

Possible Punishment for Felony Aggravated Domestic Violence

Aggravated Domestic Violence is a Class 5 felony. If a person has two (2) prior misdemeanor convictions for Domestic Violence within the last seven (7) years, then this new conviction would be designated as “Aggravated” and could carry punishment of anywhere from probation with four (4) months minimum in jail up to one (1) year in jail, or prison of six (6) months minimum to two and one half (2.5) years maximum of incarceration.

If a person has three (3) prior misdemeanor convictions for Domestic Violence within the previous seven (7) years, then the range of punishment is probation with a minimum eight (8) months in jail up to one (1) year in jail, or prison of six (6) months minimum up to two and one half (2.5) years of incarceration.

If the person has one (1) allegeable historical prior felony conviction, then the range of punishment is “prison only” with a minimum of one (1) year to a maximum of three and three quarters (3.75) years of incarceration. If a person has two (2) allegeable historical prior felony convictions, then the “prison only” range is a minimum of three (3) years to a maximum of seven and one half (7.5) years of incarceration.

Possible Defenses for Aggravated Domestic Violence

The defenses for Aggravated Domestic Violence are the same defenses that are utilized in defending against a misdemeanor Domestic Violence charge because Aggravated Domestic Violence is really just getting numerous Misdemeanor Domestic Violence convictions.

It is important to hire an AV® rated law firm (the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell®). Also David Michael Cantor is a Phoenix Aggravated Domestic Violence Attorney and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, the Firm and all of its lawyers are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®.

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We are an AV® rated law firm (the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell®). Also David Michael Cantor is a Aggravated Domestic Violence lawyer in Arizona, and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, the Firm and all of its lawyers are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®. At DM Cantor, the majority of our Attorneys are ex-Prosecutors, and all of our Aggravated Domestic Violence Lawyers in Arizona know the system well.

The Collateral Consequences Of An Aggravated Domestic Violence Assault Conviction

The effects of a Aggravated Domestic Violence conviction can be devastating.  Even if a person is to receive Probation with no Jail, or a small Jail or Prison sentence, after they are released there will be lifelong effects on the Defendant.  This can involve Lifetime Probation; job restrictions; apartment/dormitory restrictions or prohibitions; Professional Licenses being Revoked; loss or severe restriction of internet privileges; etc. Check the link below for information regarding what Collateral Consequences you or a loved one might be facing.

Click to see Comprehensive List and Explanation of Collateral Consequences regarding a Aggravated Domestic Violence Conviction

Mitigation

When it comes to “Mitigation” regarding a charge of Aggravated Domestic Violence, it is important to start that process right away.  Not only can this help us with potentially convincing a Prosecutor to not file charges in the first place, but it may reduce the level of charges that they ultimately file.  In addition, if there is a conviction later, this can be used to help reduce any type of Sentence if there is a “Range.”  The Mitigating Factors which are considered by both the Prosecutor and the Courts includes Statutory and Non-Statutory elements.

Many items that we routinely include in our Mitigation Packages include Psychosexual Risk Evaluations; Polygraphs; Neuro-Psychological Evaluations; Counseling records; substance abuse Treatment and/or Rehabilitation; and a complete history of a person’s background.  This can include Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), medical records, Counseling records, etc.  Lastly. we often include what’s known as a “Proportionality Review/Sentencing Disparity” analysis in which we can show the Prosecutor and Court that similarly-situated Defendants received low Sentences.  Click the link below to see a more detailed list of both Statutory and Non-Statutory Mitigating Factors.

Click here to see Helpful Mitigation Information

Work with a DM Cantor Phoenix Aggravated Domestic Violence Assault Defense Lawyer Today For a Free Consultation

For a free consultation and free case evaluation with one of our Phoenix Aggravated Domestic Violence Lawyers and Criminal Defense Lawyers, call our  24 hour Phoenix Aggravated Domestic Violence Assault Defense Lawyers Hotline  at  602-307-0808  , or click here for a free consultation on any criminal cases. Our aggressive Aggravated Domestic Violence Lawyers always offer free consultations for an initial visit with our Phoenix Aggravated Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys. We are often considered to be the “best Aggravated Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer”.

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