Mesa Speeding Ticket Attorney

Criminal Speeding Charges in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe & the Entire East Valley

Drivers who exceed a posted speed limit by more than 20 miles per hour in a business or residential district (or exceed forty-five miles per hour if no speed limit is posted), or who exceed 85 miles per hour in other locations, or exceed thirty-five miles per hour approaching a school crossing, could be charged with criminal excessive speed violations under Arizona law. Criminal speeding is more serious than civil speeding, which involves exceeding speed limits by less than 20 miles per hour. If you or someone you know has received a criminal speeding citation, consult a Mesa criminal defense lawyer regarding your options for contesting the charge.

Because an excessive speeding ticket is considered a criminal charge, a conviction will leave an individual with a criminal record. It is important to discuss your case with an experienced attorney to determine what types of defenses may be available in your case. There are many possible defenses to criminal speeding tickets including attacking errors in calculating the speed - many methods can be used to calculate speed, including, radar, laser, pacing, visual estimation, photo radar and others. An attorney will investigate the case to determine the accuracy of whichever method was used to calculate your speed. Many criminal traffic violation cases are based on the statements of a law enforcement officer, and this type of evidence can also be challenged in court by an experienced attorney. Fighting these charges is important because a conviction can result in points against your driver’s license, which can subsequently result in an increase in your car insurance premiums, or even a suspension or revocation of driving privileges if too many points are accrued. Additionally, fines for criminal speeding tickets can be costly, making it all the more important that you consult with an experienced criminal law attorney to determine the best course of action to protect your driving privileges and limit your financial exposure.

Speeding Ticket Defense in Mesa

There is a significant difference between civil speed and criminal speed violations, and in many cases it makes sense to contest the citation in court. In severe situations, enough traffic violations can result in suspension or full revocation of driving privileges. Loss of license can cause significant hardship for those who depend on their own transportation for work or family reasons. It is important to hire an experienced attorney to assist with the defense of Criminal traffic violations and to negotiate the most favorable outcome possible, including a reduction of charges, or even perhaps getting the charge reduced to a civil violation in some cases.

Contact a Mesa traffic ticket attorney if you or someone you know has been charged with criminal speeding.