Key Takeaways In Arizona, kissing someone without consent can meet the legal threshold for assault under ARS 13-1203. Consent in Arizona requires a voluntary, conscious agreement — silence or passivity does not qualify. Assault, battery, and sexual assault are distinct charges in Arizona, each carrying…
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