In Arizona, “domestic violence” is a crime one household or family member commits against another. A variety of actions – physical and verbal – may constitute domestic violence under the wrong circumstances. Domestic violence is a tricky crime because once a person alleges domestic violence or abuse, he or she cannot take it back.
What used to be a misdemeanor criminal offense may now be an aggravated felony thanks to a new Arizona law that makes wearing a mask an aggravating factor. Wearing a mask or other disguise while committing a crime can automatically upgrade the offense to an aggravated felony, even if all other factors remain the same.
