Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s Criminal Speeding Charge Explained

Arizona Cardinals receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown was arrested Wednesday morning on criminal speeding charges.

Brown was arrested at 7:05 a.m. local time on Arizona State Route 101 in north Phoenix and booked in the Maricopa County Jail for criminal speeding, a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail, a fine of up to $500 and/or up to one year of probation. Inmate records in Maricopa County say Brown was arrested for exceeding 85 mph.

“We are aware of the situation regarding Hollywood Brown and have reported it to the NFL office as required,” the Cardinals said in a statement. “We will comment further as appropriate.”

So what exactly constitutes criminal speeding?

Apparently going really fast  or just speeding in the wrong place. Reporter Ari Meirov detailed just how fast you need to be going.

• Exceeding 85 MPH
• Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 MPH
• Exceeding 35 MPH approaching a school zone

#Cardinals WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown was arrested this morning on criminal speeding charges.

Criminal speeding in Arizona is…
– Exceeding 85 MPH
– Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 MPH
– Exceeding 35 MPH approaching a school zonehttps://t.co/YqSozbWuao

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 3, 2022

Hollywood Brown is entering his first season in Arizona after being traded from the Baltimore Ravens during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Brown, who hasn’t practiced during training camp while dealing with a hamstring injury, was activated off of the non-football injury list on Tuesday.

Brown was a spectator during Tuesday’s practice.

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