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All of these violations require you to appear in court for an Arraignment and then for a Pre-Trial Conference. Any appearance before a Judge or Prosecutor can place you at great risk of a permanent criminal conviction.
One of the reasons criminal traffic violations are so critical is because they show up on criminal background checks, as opposed to civil traffic violations. If you are convicted of a criminal traffic violation in Arizona, you can be sent to jail and required to pay steep fines.
Aside from fines, time in jail, probation, points on your license, a conviction for speeding can impact your immigration status, lead to the loss of professional licenses, and loss of career opportunities, among other negative impacts.
Speeding ticket categories
- Driving at a speed over 85 mph, known as excessive speeding
- Exceeding a posted speed limit by 20 mph
- Driving at a speed over 35 mph near a school zone
Aside from fines, time in jail, probation, and license points, a conviction for speeding can result in immigration status issues, loss of professional licenses, and loss of career opportunities, among other negative impacts.
- Jail sentence: 4 months
- Fines: $750.00 plus surcharges
- Probation: Up to 2 years
- Points added to your license
Aside from fines, time in jail, probation, and license points, a conviction for speeding can result in immigration status issues, loss of professional licenses, and loss of career opportunities, among other negative impacts.
Under Arizona laws, reckless driving is a class 2 misdemeanor. The state’s legislation defines reckless driving as driving “a vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Repeated reckless driving convictions over a period of 2 years can result in class 1 misdemeanor charges and a revoked license.
DUI
Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a class 1 misdemeanor in Arizona. Repeated and aggravated offenses can be charged as felonies.
Racing
Participating in any kind of unauthorized racing competition or speed exhibition is a class 1 misdemeanor in Arizona.
Aggressive Driving
Arizona defines aggressive driving as driving that “is an immediate hazard to another person or vehicle.” This is also a class 1 misdemeanor.
In Arizona, you can face felony charges over a traffic violation in the following cases:
Without advice from an experienced attorney and a robust defense strategy, these types of felony charges can lead to years in prison.
The state of Arizona has a point system in place, whereby different traffic violations add points to your driving record. If you accumulate too many points, your Arizona driving license can be suspended or revoked. This means that failing to defend against claims of criminal traffic violations can jeopardize your privilege to drive. If you have a considerable number of points, even the most insignificant violation can put you over the point limit. This is one of the reasons it is so important to have an Arizona traffic attorney in your corner when you go to court.
There Is Always a Defense to Criminal Traffic Violation Charges
Our Arizona criminal defense attorneys have a lengthy track record litigation and trial victories. Our traffic specialists will carefully analyze the circumstances of your case and develop a robust defense strategy.
If you have been charged with speeding, DUI, reckless driving, or any other criminal traffic violation in Tempe, Mesa, Flagstaff, Tucson, Phoenix, or Scottsdale, contact us today to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney specialized in traffic violations.
Our team of traffic specialists, forensic professionals, and investigators will work tirelessly to reduce penalties and fines.
