by Chris Rike | Jan 6, 2015 | Traffic Violations
We frequently represent clients in traffic accident cases. The two most common traffic accident statutes we see are A.R.S. § 28-701(A) and A.R.S. § 28-729.1. A.R.S. § 28-701(A). A.R.S. § 28-701(A) is the statute typically cited in civil speeding tickets, but it is...
by Chris Rike | Dec 1, 2014 | Police, Traffic Violations
That headline may sound like a joke, but it is really quite serious. Earlier this year in New Mexico, a first-year law student was pulled over by an Albuquerque Police Department officer. During the traffic stop, Officer Padilla directed the student to sit on the...
by Chris Rike | Nov 10, 2014 | Traffic Violations
Defensive Driving School and Traffic Survival School What’s the difference? Defensive Driving School (DDS) DDS in a nutshell: 4 hour class Can be taken online or in person Can take it once every 12 months to get a civil moving violation dismissed. Costs $200+,...
by Chris Rike | Nov 7, 2014 | Traffic Violations
The Law Most speeding tickets are civil in nature (as opposed to criminal speeding tickets). You can usually identify if your speeding ticket is civil by looking to see if the “civil” box is checked on your ticket. A.R.S. 28-701(A) is the statute that...
by Chris Rike | Feb 9, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations
There is a long history of considerate drivers warning other drivers of police speed traps by flashing their headlights to oncoming traffic. What you probably don’t know is some police will try to issue you a traffic citation if you flash your headlights to...
by Chris Rike | Nov 5, 2013 | Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations
This is a piece of advice we never thought we would have to give. In addition to the many other things you must consider during an encounter with the police, now you must consider the tension of your butt. Earlier this year in New Mexico, a man was pulled over for...
