A Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding at South Mountain Justice Court carried up to 30 days jail, an 8-point MVD violation flag, significant insurance impact, and a permanent C3M conviction on the record. Future First got the criminal count dismissed and resolved the case to a civil speeding infraction only.
At a glance
| Court | South Mountain Justice Court |
| Original charge | Criminal Speeding – Exceed Posted Speed More than 20 mph Over (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84 percent surcharges, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, supervised probation up to one year, significant insurance rate increases, a one-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent C3M conviction that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen |
| Result | State dismissed the Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count; client entered a responsible plea to a civil speeding infraction under ARS § 28-701; $475.50 civil fine; no criminal conviction; no jail; no probation |
| Set aside under ARS § 13-905 | Not needed (no conviction entered) |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2025 under ARS § 13-911, immediately for the dismissed criminal charge |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) in South Mountain Justice Court. A C3M Criminal Speeding conviction would have meant up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84 percent surcharges, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, supervised probation up to one year, significant insurance rate increases, a one-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent C3M conviction that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen.
What we did
Future First negotiated the case down by getting the criminal speeding count dismissed entirely. The client entered a responsible plea to a civil speeding infraction under ARS § 28-701, paid a $475.50 civil fine, and walked out with no criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately for the dismissed criminal charge, eligible approximately 2025.
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If you’re facing Criminal Speeding in Arizona
The 20-mph-over threshold under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) is the most commonly charged subsection of Criminal Speeding. The threshold applies on highways and surface streets and triggers any time the cited speed exceeds the posted limit by 20 mph or more. Roadside enforcement typically uses radar or lidar readings.
The civil-infraction reduction keeps the speeding violation as a traffic offense rather than a criminal offense. The fine and MVD points apply, but the record imprint stays out of the criminal background-check world. Insurance impact is reduced significantly because civil traffic infractions price lower than criminal traffic misdemeanors.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Criminal Speeding cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how South Mountain Justice Court evaluates civil-infraction reduction requests.
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Call us
Facing Criminal Speeding in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of Arizona criminal traffic cases. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have.
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