A three-count criminal traffic case at Phoenix Municipal Court stacked a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge on top of two companion traffic counts. Future First negotiated the plea down to a single fine on the Criminal Speeding count with both companion counts dismissed.

At a glance

Court	Phoenix Municipal Court
Original charges	Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(2)), Class 3 Misdemeanor; Failure to Show Driver License (ARS § 28-1595(B)), civil traffic; violation of ARS § 28-4135(B), civil traffic
Presumptive exposure	Up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, permanent criminal record, plus separate exposure on the two companion traffic counts
Result	Counts 2 and 3 dismissed without prejudice; plea to Criminal Speeding only with $311 fine inclusive of surcharges; no jail; no probation
Eligibility for set aside	Approximately 2021 under ARS § 13-905
Eligibility for sealing	Approximately 2023 under ARS § 13-911 (Class 3 Misdemeanor wait)

The stakes

The client faced three criminal traffic counts at Phoenix Municipal Court: a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(2), plus Failure to Show Driver License under ARS § 28-1595(B), and a violation of ARS § 28-4135(B).

Criminal Speeding alone exposes the client to up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points on the driving record, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. Stacked companion counts add separate fines and license points.

What we did

After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State dismissed Counts 2 and 3 without prejudice at sentencing. The client pled to the single Criminal Speeding count under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(2).

The court imposed a $311 fine inclusive of surcharges, no jail, and no probation. The firm avoided 30 days of jail exposure and the additional fines and points that would have come with the two companion counts. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 is eligible approximately 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 is eligible approximately 2023, two years after sentence completion under the Class 3 Misdemeanor wait.

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If you’re facing a multi-count traffic case in Arizona

Arizona traffic stops frequently produce multiple charges from a single incident. Officers cite for the lead offense (often Criminal Speeding under ARS § 28-701.02) and add companion counts for license issues, insurance failures, or equipment violations. The State files each count separately, and the cumulative fine and points exposure adds up fast.

Defense negotiation on multi-count traffic cases usually targets two outcomes. First, dismissal of the companion civil traffic counts to eliminate their separate fines and points. Second, a fine reduction on the criminal lead count below the statutory maximum. When the prosecutor sees a clean prior driving record and a credible deviation argument, both outcomes are often achievable.

Future First Criminal Law has handled multi-count traffic cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Phoenix Municipal Court and other municipal courts handle companion-count negotiations, and how to position a case for the cleanest possible disposition.

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.