HB 2062 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-1204 regarding aggravated assault classifications and penalties.

• Adds paragraph 8, subdivision (f) to define assault on a prosecutor as aggravated assault, with enhanced penalties when the prosecutor is assaulted while acting in official capacity.

• Establishes that aggravated assault on a peace officer resulting in physical injury is a class 4 felony (changed from class 5 felony).

• Creates enhanced penalty structure for assaults on prosecutors: class 2 felony for serious physical injury or deadly weapon use, class 3 felony for substantial disfigurement or body part damage, and class 5 felony for simple assault resulting in physical injury.

• Officially titled the "Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler Act."