San Tan Justice Court Criminal Speeding Ticket Lawyer

Does an Excessive Speed Conviction in the San Tan Justice Court Result in a Criminal Record?

Yes, and it’s permanent. In Arizona, a criminal speed conviction is not eligible for “expungement”. This means you’ll always have a criminal record that’s accessible to employers, agencies, schools, and institutions.  There are post-conviction motions such as a set aside judgement of guilt that can be filed with court.  San Tan’s criminal speeding law firm, Dove Law, can help with that as well.

What MVD Penalties Are Assigned with a San Tan Justice Court  Criminal Speeding Tickets?

With each moving violation, Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division, MVD, assesses points against your driver’s license.  If you accumulate enough points, your license to drive in Arizona will be suspended.  Excessive speed is a criminal charge in San Tan Justice Court, and if convicted, carries 3 MVD points that attach to your driving record.  Once an individual accumulates 8 points in any 12-month period, they can face a 3-month license suspension.  More points accrued will require a longer suspension.  13 to 17 points within a one-year period requires an addition 3-month suspension.  18 to 23, an additional 6 months and 24 point, an additional 12-month suspension.

You can request a copy of your driving record through the Arizona’s Department of Public Safety website, Service Arizona. To determine the number of points that you have on your license, fill out the MVD’s Driver License Motor Vehicle Record form.

Arraignment Court Date at the San Tan Justice Court After A Criminal Speeding Ticket

A criminal arraignment court date will be written on the speeding ticket. That arraignment date is where you will plead guilty to the charges or not guilty. The arraignment leads to a pretrial conference hearing where you will be presented the evidence against you and the plea offer from the Prosecutor. Because criminal speeding is a Class 3 Misdemeanor you can face up to 30 days jail, 1-year probation, and $500 in fines plus surcharges. A criminal ticket will remain on your record forever. Arizona does not have expungement laws, like other states, to help erase a mistake from your record. This charge could affect a future job, loan or application process.

When Can A  Police Officer within the San Tan Justice Court Jurisdiction Ticket You With Excessive Speeding?

Under A.R.S. §28-702.02 excessive speed, otherwise known as criminal speed, outlines the elements required for a police officer to cite you for the offense. A.R.S. §28-702.02 states:

A. A person shall not:

1. Exceed thirty-five miles per hour approaching a school crossing.
2. Exceed the posted speed limit in a business or residential district by more than twenty miles per hour, or if no speed limit is posted, exceed forty-five miles per hour.
3. Exceed eighty-five miles per hour in other locations.

B. A person who violates subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
C. A person charged with a violation of this section may not be issued a civil complaint for a violation of section 28-701 if the civil complaint alleges a violation arising out of the same circumstances.

Can I Attend Defensive Driving School to Avoid a Criminal Speeding Conviction in the San Tan Justice Court?

Yes, but it’s solely in the judge’s discretion. Those facing a criminal speeding charge are eligible to attend Defensive Driving School pursuant to A.R.S. §28-3392(A)(2); however, the judge must be convinced it is appropriate in the case. An attorney can be helpful in writing a custom motion and making oral arguments to Judge Goodman asking to allow the Defendant to take defensive driving in order to have the case dismissed.

Am I Eligible For Defensive Driving School After A Criminal Speeding Ticket?

If have not completed Arizona’s Defensive Driving School within the prior year of the incident date, you are eligible.  You are not eligible if you hold a commercial driver’s license.  You can find out by searching the website for the Motor Vehicle Division
Will my car insurance payments go up for an excessive speed conviction?

If your insurance company receives notification of the conviction your monthly payment will likely go up, as the risk to insure you also increases. One way a company may find out about your conviction is when the insurance company requests at random a 5-year or 10-year driving record from the MVD. This may reveal your arrest and conviction of this offense.

Can I Take Driving School If Charged With Criminal Speeding in the San Tan Justice Court?

This is a great way to obtain a dismissal in a criminal speed case.  If the Defense attorney can convince the San Tan Prosecutor or Judge to allow driving school the Defendant can complete the course and in return have the case dismissed.  Once the case is dismissed, they will not receive points on their record, their insurance should not increase in cost, and no criminal conviction in the San Tan Justice Court will be entered on their record.

Is Defensive Driving School Offered If The Defendant Lives Out Of State?

Defensive Driving School can be taken online or in a classroom, even if the Defendant lives out of the San Tan Justice Court jurisdiction and the State of Arizona.  Most classes are taken online due to convenience.

Can I Take A Defensive Driving School Class A Second Time?

You can only take a Defensive Driving School class if you have not taken one in the last year.  If it has been longer than a year, you should be eligible.  Contact our law office today to find out if you are eligible or look it up yourself at https://www.safe2drive.com/ .

If I Live In Another State What Happens If I Ignore The Court Dates?

A ticket given out in the San Tan Justice Court for excessive speed must be dealt with or it can result in tough consequences in your home state.  Most states have an agreement between them that they will share motor vehicle related crimes with one another.  This means that your State will likely learn of this violation and take actions against your license.  If this happens, you will need to resolve the matter in the San Tan Justice Court before you are able to get things straight with the agency that governs motor vehicles in your state.