Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Death or Physical Injury in Arizona: ARS 28-661

September 24, 2026 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Vehicular Crimes

Leaving the scene of an accident before you have met certain duties is a crime in Arizona that qualifies as a “hit and run” accident. In the case where death or physical injury occurs, you can be charged with a felony ranging from class 5 to class 2 under Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 28-661. In… read more

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Understanding ARS 28-3473: Driving on a Suspended License

| Arizona Revised Statutes,Vehicular Crimes

It is against the law in Arizona to operate a motor vehicle without a valid and current driver’s license. This means a license that is not suspended or revoked. Knowingly driving on a public roadway with a suspended driver’s license is illegal. The penalties for violating this rule can include further driver’s license suspension, fines,… read more

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What Are Arizona’s Hit-and-Run Laws?

| Arizona Revised Statutes,Vehicular Crimes

A hit-and-run is a crime that occurs when a driver leaves the scene of a car accident without stopping and fulfilling his or her legal responsibilities. In Arizona, drivers have a specific list of things that they must do before leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision. Any violation of these laws could result… read more

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Arizona Vehicular Crimes Lawyer

| Vehicular Crimes

If someone commits a crime while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle in Arizona, it is a vehicular crime. Vehicular crimes take many shapes, from vehicular manslaughter to fleeing the scene of a car accident. Committing a vehicular crime could lead to serious penalties, including months to years in jail. If someone accuses you… read more

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