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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: Does the Assured Clear Distance Ahead law apply to parked vehicles in Maricopa County Arizona?

My car was parked and the car parked behind me was parked to close to my car and was rear ended resulting in my car being rear ended.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 19, 2017

Not as far as I can see. Why try to nail the guy behind you? Go after the guy that rearended him--or better yet if you have collision use that and let them go after both.

Let's face if, if the hit is bad enough, if the other guy was 8 feet away from you you's still have been...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: I live in Az and was recently stopped illegally. After the stop the officer never cited me for the original made up

Offense. I was charged with driving while revoked and taken to jail. After the stop the officer made a comment he thought my wife was a prostitute and that's what we were up to. The area we were in was near Metro Center Mall and i guess it's a high crime area. Neither of these is... View More

Matthew Maerowitz
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Matthew Maerowitz
answered on Feb 11, 2017

The standard for an officer to initiate a traffic stop is actually Reasonable Suspicion (not Probable Cause). Reasonable suspicion is a lower standard than probable cause. You really should consider hiring an attorney as we are very familiar with writing suppression motions. With reasonable... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: What can I do about a recent traffic ticket for a moving violation?

I was recently on vacation in Arizona, and this moving violation occurred in Scottsdale. I had a green light, which quickly turned yellow, and very quickly turned red. I didn't know the light would've turned red that soon and I saw the flash come from the camera. If I knew the timing... View More

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Jan 23, 2017

You should keep this off your record if you can and the best way to do that is to hire an attorney is AZ. You can use the find a lawyer feature to find an attorney who regularly handles traffic matters and has a good relationship with the court and prosecutors.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: Criminal ticket 61 in a 40 in phoenix. How much do you think it will cost and its my second criminal within a year

The cop didnt scratched his name off and didnt mark me with a radar gun. He paced me but i know i wasnt speeding so i know hes bullshitting. Should i fight it?

Matthew Maerowitz
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Matthew Maerowitz
answered on Dec 28, 2016

As I answered in your earlier questions, if the judge allows Defensive Driving School that would allow the charge to get dismissed. If you live out of state, do you really want to travel back to attend your hearing and take the risk? A pace can be questioned, but again I recommend hiring an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: Will my license get suspended or revoked in arizona. 7/8 points with criminal ticket on the way

This ticket was 61in a 40 this is me second crimianl ticket within a less than 6 months

Matthew Maerowitz
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Matthew Maerowitz
answered on Dec 28, 2016

Possibly, if you accumulated 8+ points within a year then you face a three month suspension or Traffic Survival School. Each speeding violation (including criminal speeding) is 3 points. If you are eligible for Defensive Driving School, ask the judge to see if he or she will allow it. That would... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: My son is 17 years old and drives a truck that is in my name. Can I find out if he has received any citations?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 21, 2016

Only if he plead not guilty and there was a court hearing. Even then you'd have to go to each lower court office where tickets are heard. Make it part of the deal that he has to tell you. Whenever a young adult drives a vehicle owned by someone it's a good idea to state what the preconditions are.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: what is B11508004 in Arizona penal code

i went to the dmv in california and the clerk said that i have a hold on my drivers licence and she gave me this code B11508004 for Arizona

Matthew Maerowitz
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Matthew Maerowitz
answered on Aug 5, 2016

This doesn't sound like a statute or anything. If you know the hold is in Arizona, you can call the MVD in Arizona and figure out what court is causing the suspension. You commonly see this with unpaid fines in an AZ court, which you would need to take care of in order to remove the license hold.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: got a ticket for criminal speeding my first offense I was going 20 over the speed limit I have no record what wilhappen

I have no record at all I have no clue what will happen I have a criminal ticket for 20 over the speed limit what can I expect to happen

Matthew Maerowitz
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Matthew Maerowitz
answered on Jul 12, 2016

This depends largely on how fast you were going. If it was barely over the 20mph criminal threshold then the prosecutor may agree to offer a civil speeding plea or the judge may allow you to take defensive driving school. If it is in a school zone, other erratic driving observed, etc. then maybe... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: How long does NY traffic court legally have to issue a postponed court date?

Got a ticket 2013, postponed original trial, the court finally Issued me a new trial date March 2016. Just received summons in mail Feb. 14. I have also moved out of state and cannot make the trial. The court clerk said I can change plea to guilty and pay, or have a family member stand in for me.... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 21, 2016

You might get more responses posting this question in the NY area.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: My neighbor is filming me drive. can the police issue me ticket based on his video?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jan 30, 2016

More info is needed and unclear how neighbor films you driving around town.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: can I be taken to jail without bei)g pulled over for driving on suspended after pulling up to my friends grandmas house

they never charged me with driving on suspended the added me to a warrant for some one else's house why did they take me in in the first place seems illegal

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jan 21, 2016

Unclear what occurred. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: Do I have to pay a speeding ticket caught by a camera?

58 in a 45

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jan 21, 2016

You can talk to a traffic ticket lawyer about your rights and options.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: How can I say my cell phone on stand was on isn't careless driving

Driving on Highway in a smart car. Cell phone Holder attached to middle of windshield. Officer says I was watching a movie. Was written ticket for careless driving.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jan 21, 2016

A traffic ticket lawyer can assist in your defense.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: I have unpaid traffic tickets in arizona which lead to the courts suspending my license and putting them into collection

its been 5 years hiow can i get them reduced?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Dec 19, 2015

Courts will do that. Talk to a traffic ticket lawyer.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: If I got a ticket from a highway patrol for speeding but his lights where completely off can he do that ?

There was also a car going way faster that me in front of me and the officer also told me that can the ticket be fought in court ?

Jay Hall
Jay Hall
answered on Nov 21, 2015

No, you're not excused from your offense simply because someone else was also speeding.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: if I live in Arizona,and I have parking tickets in Chicago can they be discharged in Arizona courts
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering criminal law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer. Good luck with your matter.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: I have received a corrective action letter from the mdv in az. I cannot get any answers from the mvd office as to what

I did or who sent this. I have to retake my written, driving test and eye test again. I just renewed my license in Jan. I can't get a review or a hearing. Why. I' m quilty when I may not have even been driving my car. Another family member may have been.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering traffic law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: I got two tickets for failure to stop at a red light in one month. Does my driver's license get suspended?

I paid fine and am about to start online defensive driving program for the first ticket. Then just today, I received the second ticket in mail.

Both times I was caught by the video camera. What consequences are waiting for me?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering traffic law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: I received a speeding ticket from a camera via U.S. mail from El Mirage, Az. Does it need to be served to be legit?

Not sure if I need to be served by a person to be held responsible for this. The ticket does show my face in the front picture and plate in the rear. I remember getting flashed but thought it was a red light camera(light was yellow when I passed through the intersection). This was back in April of... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering traffic law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: Universal citation code SC 56-5-760 universal act regulating traffic on highways. Does this apply in the state of AZ?

And if so what is the title and chapter? Thankyou for your time

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Oct 11, 2015

Were you ticketed? If so, a traffic ticket lawyer can assist.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to...
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