Typically when people think of violating traffic laws, they think of getting a ticket and maybe paying a fine. However, that’s only for minor traffic violations. In Arizona, several traffic offenses can have you facing criminal charges and even jail time. Criminal vs. Civil Traffic Offenses...
It usually shocks people involved in Phoenix road rage incidents when they get arrested and face criminal charges. “Is road rage illegal?” they’ll ask. In Arizona, there is no specific charge for road rage. However, a driver’s actions during a road rage incident—such as reckless...
If you’ve ever been pulled over, you know the first thing a police officer is likely to ask for is your driver's license. Some questions may be running through your mind—Do you have to give the officer your license? What if you’re nervous they might...
If you’ve ever been pulled over, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. But if you know you were speeding, driving recklessly or while under the influence, then you have a good reason to suspect that the police officer is stopping you for a real traffic...
Not all traffic offenses should be written off as a simple ticket and a guilty plea. As we discussed in a recent blog, the severity of traffic offense varies from offense to offense and as such should be treated differently. A conviction relating to reckless...
In 2019, the Arizona state website reported over 10,000 crashes that were the result of distracted driving. The new Arizona hands free law is intended to help lower the amount of accidents from distracted driving. It also serves to remind drivers to protect themselves and...