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Arizona Criminal Speeding Ticket & Charges of Excessive Speed
Arizona criminal speeding tickets are one of the most common traffic violations. You can get a criminal speeding ticket for exceeding 85 miles per hour, or 20 miles over the posted speed limit. There are also criminal speeding tickets possible if you are going more than 35 miles an hour near a school zone.
In Arizona, criminal speeding is a Class 3 misdemeanor that identifies a speeding violation as a criminal infraction under Arizona Revised Statutes 28-701.02.
This article will talk about how to avoid criminal speeding in Arizona and what happens when you do receive a criminal speeding ticket there.
Why Request a Case to Go to a Jury Trial?
For criminal defendants, the right to a jury trial is found in the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This right and the others enshrined in the Constitution are intended to keep the country from instituting an oppressive government.
Arizona has a similar right to a trial by jury found in Ariz. Const. Art. VI § 17. The right to a jury trial in criminal cases is recognized in felony cases in Arizona.
Can Previous Traffic Violations Affect a New DUI Charge?
DUI charges in Arizona can result in harsh penalties when people are convicted, depending on their blood alcohol concentrations at the time of their arrests and their driving records.
Arizona has a seven-year lookback period for DUIs, which means that the state will charge you with a second-offense DUI if you have a prior DUI conviction within the last seven years.
Some people who are charged with DUIs might wonder how other types of traffic violations might affect their DUI penalties.
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test, or HGN Test, Used in a DUI
If you are pulled over for DUI in Arizona, and an officer suspects that you may have been drinking, chances are the officer will administer the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test, or “HGN test”.
Mainly referred to by its acronym, the HGN test is part of a battery of three standardized field sobriety tests used by police officers in Arizona and throughout the United States for DUI investigations.
Keep reading below to understand your rights and how our goal is to get your DUI dismissed.
Arizona Forgery Laws Under ARS 13-2002
Forgery in Arizona is governed by ARS 13-2002, which gives prosecutors broad authority to pursue charges when they believe someone acted with the intent to defraud. These cases often involve financial records, identification documents, checks, contracts, or electronic records. In Phoenix and across Maricopa and Pinal Counties, forgery cases are often charged alongside other fraud-related crimes, which can significantly increase the stakes in criminal law.
Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm in Arizona: Felony Penalties Under ARS 13-3107
Firearms are widely owned across the state, and the lawful use of a firearm in Arizona includes activities such as hunting, target shooting, and personal protection. Even so, strict rules apply to when and where a firearm may be used. One of the most important laws in this area addresses the discharge of a weapon within populated areas.
Religious Upbringing Clauses in Arizona Child Custody Orders: Mixed Faith Parenting, Holidays, and What Courts Usually Avoid Ordering
Parents going through a child custody case in Arizona are often surprised when religious issues come up.When one parent practices a faith, and the other does not, or when parents follow different religions, questions about a child’s religious upbringing can quickly become a serious source of conflict.These disagreements may involve holidays, religious school choices, attendance at religious services, or whether a child should be introduced to one belief system over another.
Gloves Off For Good: CHM Law at Mayweather’s Sold-Out-Gala
Gloves Off For Good: Colburn Hintze Maletta at Mayweather's Sold-Out-Gala CHM Law was honored to attend the sold-out Floyd Mayweather Championship Gala on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass in Chandler/Phoenix. Hosted by The Money Team Law Firm to support the Champions for Justice Foundation, the black-tie evening combined purpose with unforgettable entertainment. Our attorneys had a fantastic time connecting with leaders and advocates dedicated to expanding access to legal resources. Highlights included a gourmet dinner and cocktails, a dynamic...
Drive-By Shooting Charges in Arizona: ARS 13-1209 and Potential Prison Sentences
Drive-by shooting charges are among the most serious firearm-related felony offenses prosecuted under criminal law in Arizona. A drive-by shooting in Arizona is treated as a violent and dangerous offense because it involves firing a deadly weapon from a moving or occupied vehicle, often placing the public at risk. When police believe someone intentionally shot the gun from a vehicle toward a person, another occupied motor vehicle, or an “occupied structure,” the case escalates immediately into a major felony investigation.
New Evidence Shows a Minor Was Not Read Miranda Rights: How This Discovery Can Transform an Arizona Juvenile Defense Case
Parents expect that if police question their child, certain protections will be followed. One of the most important is the requirement that law enforcement read the Miranda rights before custodial questioning begins. But in real situations, especially those involving younger teenagers, officers sometimes proceed without providing the required warning. When that oversight goes unnoticed early in a criminal case, the problem may not come to light until the juvenile court process is already underway.