A Class 1 Misdemeanor Hit and Run charge at Phoenix Municipal Court carried 180 days of jail exposure, 3 years probation, license consequences, and a permanent criminal record. Future First demanded discovery, pressed the State on its proof, and the case dismissed.
At a glance
| Court | Phoenix Municipal Court |
| Original charge | Failure to Remain at Scene of Accident – Damaged Vehicle (ARS § 28-662(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 3 years probation, MVD points and license consequences, permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing |
| Result | State dismissed the case in April 2024; full dismissal without prejudice; no conviction; no jail; no fine; no probation |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 (case ended in dismissal) |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Hit and Run charge under ARS § 28-662(A)(2) at Phoenix Municipal Court. A C1M Hit and Run conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 3 years probation, MVD points and license consequences, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing.
What we did
After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed the case in April 2024. The case ended in full dismissal without prejudice. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal.
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If you’re facing a Hit and Run charge in Arizona
Arizona’s Hit and Run statutes (ARS §§ 28-661 through 28-665) cover a range of conduct from failure to exchange information after a property-only collision to fleeing a scene involving injury or death. Subsection (A)(2) covers damaged-vehicle scenarios that don’t involve injury — typically the Class 1 Misdemeanor tier. Felony tiers under § 28-661 attach when the accident involves injury, serious physical injury, or death.
Defense work that produces a full dismissal on a Hit and Run case typically starts with discovery. The State’s case often relies on witness statements about the driver’s identity, vehicle descriptions, and damage documentation. When the discovery reveals proof problems (no positive identification of the driver, missing witnesses, gaps in the vehicle-tracking documentation), the State sometimes responds by dismissing rather than pushing to trial.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Hit and Run cases at every tier across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Phoenix Municipal Court and other municipal courts evaluate proof-quality challenges on damaged-vehicle Hit and Run cases.
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
Call us
Facing a Hit and Run charge in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of misdemeanor cases 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 Hit and Run law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.