A Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge at Hassayampa Justice Court could have produced a permanent criminal record. Future First negotiated entry into Defensive Driving School, the client completed the program, and the case dismissed in September 2023.

At a glance

Court	Hassayampa Justice Court
Original charge	Criminal Speeding – Exceed Posted Speed by More than 20 mph (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor
Presumptive exposure	Up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, permanent criminal conviction, potential insurance and licensing consequences
Result	Defensive Driving School completed; court entered dismissal in September 2023
Conviction	None
Eligibility for sealing	Immediate under ARS § 13-911 in 2023 (case ended in dismissal)

The stakes

The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) at Hassayampa Justice Court. Criminal Speeding in Arizona carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences.

What we did

After Future First negotiated entry into the Defensive Driving School diversion track and the client completed the program, the court entered dismissal of the Criminal Speeding charge in September 2023.

No criminal conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal, and no set aside is needed because no criminal conviction was entered.

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If you’re facing a Criminal Speeding charge in Arizona

Arizona’s Criminal Speeding statute (ARS § 28-701.02) turns certain speed violations into criminal misdemeanors. Defensive Driving School is one of the strongest dismissal paths available. When the prosecutor and the court approve DDS, the client completes a state-approved driving class within a court-set window. On successful completion, the criminal charge dismisses with no conviction entered.

DDS eligibility is not automatic. Some courts have posted speed caps. Some prosecutors object on policy grounds. When the State opposes DDS, defense counsel can file a Motion to Allow Defendant to Complete Defensive Driving School and force the court to rule on the request. Each court has its own pattern for handling these motions.

Future First Criminal Law has handled Criminal Speeding cases across Maricopa County, the West Valley, and broader Arizona. We know how Hassayampa Justice Court and other justice courts evaluate DDS requests, and how to position a case for the diversion track.

Related resources

Arizona criminal defense — full overview of how we handle misdemeanor and felony charges
Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a dismissal or conviction

Call us

Facing a Criminal Speeding charge in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-900-7625 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of traffic-related criminal charges across Arizona. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have.

Anonymized in line with firm policy. Client name not used. Specific dates approximated to year only. Outcome described reflects this client’s actual results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results. For more detailed information on Arizona Criminal Speeding law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.