A Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge at Tempe Municipal Court would have produced a permanent criminal record and points on the driving record. Future First negotiated entry into Defensive Driving School and the case dismissed in February 2024.
At a glance
| Court | Tempe Municipal 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 February 2024; no conviction; no jail; no probation; no fine assessed |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 (case ended in dismissal) |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) at Tempe Municipal 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 February 2024. 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
Defensive Driving School (DDS) is the standard diversion path on Criminal Speeding cases for drivers with clean records. Tempe Municipal Court and most municipal and justice courts in Maricopa County allow DDS on Criminal Speeding when the speed alleged and the driver’s history fit the program parameters. Completion of the state-approved driving class produces dismissal with no conviction entered.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Criminal Speeding cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Tempe Municipal Court and other municipal 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
Call us
Facing a Criminal Speeding charge in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 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.