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2024-10-15: Arizona Court’s Opinion Reinforces Case Law Dictating Trial Court Jurisdiction Over Defendants Over Eighteen Years of Age
2024-09-30: Recent Arizona Court Opinion Highlights Reality that Multiple Offenses Means Harsher Sentences
2024-08-29: “Motive” as a Reason to Admit Otherwise Inadmissible Evidence at Trial
2024-08-05: Dealing with Prejudicial Evidence in an Arizona Criminal Trial
2024-06-30: The “Good-Faith Exception” as Applied to a Motion to Suppress in Arizona
2024-06-10: Self-Defense Justification in Arizona Assault and Violent Crime Cases
2024-05-15: Appellate Court’s Opinion Reinforces Importance of Fourth Amendment Protections in Sexual Exploitation Case
2024-05-10: Arizona Court Interprets Eighth Amendment in Sexual Misconduct Case
2024-04-30: How a Prosecution May Use Expert Testimony to Support Their Case
2024-04-17: Arizona Defendant Asks Appellate Court to Reconsider Lower Court’s Refusal to Provide DNA Evidence
2024-03-30: Arizona Court’s Opinion Highlights Deference Shown to Trial Courts in Sentencing Decisions
2024-03-05: Arizona Court of Appeals Denies Defendant’s Appeal in Drug Case, Finding Evidence was Sufficient to Support Conviction
2024-02-28: Arizona Defendant Successfully Appeals Assault and Homicide Convictions, Advocating for Self-Defense Instruction from Trial Court Judge
2024-02-15: Defendant Successfully Asks for Reconsideration of Sentence in Arizona Violent Crimes Case
2024-01-29: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal in Drug Case, Concluding Chain of Custody Followed Proper Protocol
2024-01-19: The Uphill Battle of Criminal Appeals in Arizona
2023-12-27: Addressing Hearsay and Fifth Amendment Issues in Sensitive Criminal Cases
2023-12-15: Challenging Search Warrants in Arizona Criminal Cases
2023-11-30: Arizona Court of Appeals Sides with State in Sexual Exploitation Case
2023-11-15: Arizona Defendant Unsuccessfully Appeals Sexual Assault Conviction Based on 1991 Incident
2023-10-30: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal in Sexual Exploitation Case, Despite Investigators’ Mistake in Search Warrant
2023-10-15: Arizona Defendant in Sexual Assault Case Loses on Appeal, Despite Argument that Religious Testimony was Unwarranted During Trial
2023-09-30: Arizona Defendant Argues Against Conviction for Sexual Exploitation of Minor, Leading Court to Overturn and Remand for New Trial
2023-09-14: Defendant in Arizona Murder Case Asks for Reversal Based on Involuntariness of Written Confession
2023-08-31: Defendant in Child Abuse Case Argues Fact Witnesses Should Have Been Allowed to Testify During Trial
2023-08-17: Expert Testimony in Arizona Child Abuse Cases
2023-07-31: Arizona Defendant Raises Question of Statutory Interpretation in Resisting Arrest Case
2023-07-10: Arizona Defendant Appeals Sex Trafficking Conviction Citing Inadmissible Evidence
2023-06-30: Arizona Defendant Unsuccessfully Seeks Reversal of Conviction for Sexual Assault
2023-06-13: Arizona Defendant Argues Trial Court Erred in Denying Him Opportunity to Present Evidence of Victim’s Violent History
2023-05-31: Arizona Defendant in Child Molestation Case Appeals Based on Involuntary Confession
2023-05-13: Arizona Defendant Involved in Shooting Incident Successfully Appeals Guilty Conviction
2023-04-27: Arizona Defendant Unsuccessfully Appeals Unfavorable Decision on Motion to Suppress
2023-04-11: Defendant in Credit Card Forgery Case Appeals Lower Court’s Decision
2023-03-31: Arizona Defendant in Robbery Case Challenges Guilty Conviction with DNA Evidence
2023-02-28: Arizona Court of Appeals Finds Young Defendant’s Confession Was Not Improperly Admitted at Trial
2023-02-10: Arizona Defendant Unsuccessfully Argues for Reversal in Drug Case Before Court of Appeals
2023-01-21: Arizona Defendant in Child Sexual Abuse Case Appeals Guilty Conviction
2023-01-11: Defendant in Drug and Sex Abuse Case Asks for New Trial Based on Prosecutorial Misconduct
2023-01-01: Aggravated Assault Conviction Affirmed Despite Victim’s Attempted Recantation of Complaint
2022-12-21: Arizona Court of Appeals Corrects Lower Court’s Mistake in Drug Case
2022-12-11: Criminal Defendant Loses Appeal Over Inappropriate Courtroom Behavior
2022-11-10: Arizona Court Decides Defendant Need Not Own a Car to Comply with Ignition Interlock Statute
2022-10-28: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal in Case Involving Altercation with Police Officer
2022-10-14: Arizona Court of Appeals Sides with State in Dog Sniff Case
2022-09-20: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal in Arizona Murder Case, Affirming His Conviction and Sentence
2022-09-10: Arizona Defendant Loses Appeal in Case Involving Aggravated Assault Against Police Officer
2022-08-31: 10 Instances Where Breathalyzer Tests Can Be Inaccurate
2022-08-11: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal in Arizona Drug Case, Rejecting Defendant’s Argument That He Was Categorized Incorrectly
2022-07-26: Arizona Defendant Unsuccessfully Argues Against Unfair Identification Method on Appeal
2022-07-11: Defendant in Arizona Drug Case Loses Appeal, Despite Argument That Evidence was Insufficiently Authenticated
2022-06-26: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal of Denial of Motion for Mistrial
2022-06-10: Arizona Defendant in Murder Case Successfully Moves for New Trial
2022-05-20: Arizona Defendant Loses Appeal in Aggravated Assault Case
2022-05-10: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal in Unlawful Flight Case
2022-04-23: Arizona Defendant Unsuccessfully Appeals Child Pornography Convictions
2022-04-08: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal in Disorderly Conduct Case
2022-03-09: Drug Conviction Affirmed Because Defendant Lacked Standing to Challenge Search
2022-02-28: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Motion to Suppress in Drug Case
2022-02-22: Court Affirms Defendant’s Arizona Drug Conviction Stemming from Hotel Room Drug Deal
2022-01-31: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal, Concluding that Police Officer’s Identification Process was Accurate
2022-01-10: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Request to Compel Victim to Interview in Sexual Assault Case
2021-12-31: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal in Kidnapping Case
2021-12-10: Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal Based on Court’s Error in Recent Arizona Fraud Case
2021-11-18: Arizona Court Vacates Two Out of Three of Defendant’s Convictions for Luring a Minor
2021-11-10: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Appeal Based on Mistreatment During Trial
2021-10-31: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Request for a New Verdict
2021-10-15: Arizona Court Denies Defendant’s Request for a New Verdict in Sexual Abuse Case
2021-09-23: Arizona Court Finds Warrant Was Not “Stale” in Recent Case Involving the Possession of Child Pornography
2021-08-18: Arizona Court Addresses New Changes in Court Procedures Due to Covid-19
2021-08-10: Fourth Amendment Inventory Search Exception Leads Arizona Court to Deny Motion to Suppress
2021-07-24: Arizona Court Addresses Admissibility of Identification Evidence in Recent Felony-Murder Case
2021-07-16: Arizona Court Addresses Defendant’s Motion to Suppress in Recent Drug Case
2021-06-17: Arizona Man Challenges Length of Traffic Stop After Drug Arrest
2021-06-09: Recent Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives Take Effect in Arizona
2019-10-10: Medical Marijuana Patients Breathing Easier Now That They No longer Face The Threat Of Prosecution For Possessing Cannabis Alternatives, After Recent Arizona Supreme Court Decision
2019-06-11: Arizona’s High Court Finds Defendant’s Consent to DUI Blood-Test Not Involuntary, Simply Because Police Advised Him of the Consequences of Refusing the DUI Test
2019-05-01: When Drug Courier Profiling Evidence Is Used Against You at Trial for the Purpose of Proving Guilt, It Deprives You of an Essential Right
2018-08-28: New Law Makes Wearing Mask or Disguise While Committing a Crime Aggravated Factor in Sentencing
2018-08-02: What You and Your Passengers Need to Know about Police GPS Tracking
2018-05-23: How to Avoid Self- Incrimination while in Custody for Aggravated Assault Charges
2018-02-16: Does Enhanced Sentencing Apply under DCAC if Victim is Fictitious?
2017-11-04: Admissibility of Expert Testimony in Domestic Violence Charges
2017-09-13: How to Challenge Your Narcotics Transportation for Sale Charges
2017-08-21: What You Should Know about Threats, Guns and Assault Laws
2017-08-01: How to Avoid Probable Cause to Arrest for Unlawful Flight
2017-06-19: What You Need to Know About Your Rights in a Frisk
2017-05-11: 3 Things You Need to Know about Plea Deals and Deferred Prosecution
2017-04-07: How to Protect Your Rights Under the Unconscious Clause
2017-03-30: What You Need to Know about the Medical Blood Draw Exception
2017-03-09: What You Need to Know about Reasonable Suspicion to Stop
2017-02-12: How to Defend Your Medical Marijuana DUI Charges in Arizona
2017-01-03: 4 Deadly Arizona Criminal Charges in Domestic Disputes
2016-11-27: How to Avoid, Challenge and Actually Overcome Your DUI Mistake
2016-11-13: How to Challenge Marijuana Smuggling Charges Provoked By Duress
2016-09-25: 3 Things You Need to Know About Miranda Rights
2016-09-09: Mistake of Law: How to Challenge Your Unlawful Stop
2016-08-26: Marijuana Odor Probable Cause for Search Warrant in Arizona
2016-08-08: One of the Most Important Reasons to Resolve Your Warrant
2016-07-25: Entrapment: The Most Important Requirement for Your Defense Revealed
2016-07-04: How to Avoid Dangers of High BAC and Extreme DUI in Summer Months
2016-06-26: Stalking Laws: 7 Myths and Facts
2016-06-07: Ignition Interlock Device No Longer Required Drug DUI Penalty in Arizona
2016-05-21: Arizona Supreme Court Rules on Voluntariness of Consent in DUI Testing Case
2016-03-31: Your Right to Request Change of Judge in Arizona Criminal Court
2016-03-18: Fentanyl – Laced Heroin: The Real Cost of a $10.00 High
2016-02-11: Right to Counsel before DUI Breath Test
2016-02-05: Consent to search, includes Drug K-9 search of Vehicle
2016-01-23: What Constitutes “Conspiracy” using mobile devices in Unlawful Drug Sales
2015-12-27: Arizona Passes Law Allowing First Responders to Administer Lifesaving Overdose Drug
2015-12-23: Warrantless Searches for Probationers in Arizona
2015-11-27: Medical Marijuana Users have a Limited DUI Defense; Not General Immunity from Prosecution
2015-11-11: DUI Blood Test with Medical Treatment Admissible unless Care Expressly Refused
2015-10-25: A Heartfelt Thanks | Law Office of James E. Novak
2015-10-09: Why Good Juries Reach Bad Verdicts
2015-09-03: We Still Need Your Vote to Win!
2015-08-27: “15” Ways to avoid being a Victim of Police Brutality
2015-08-03: Does Marijuana Odor Constitute Probable Cause in Arizona? Yes…and No.
2015-07-20: 3 Ways Arizona Underage DUI Accident can Impact Minors and their Parents
2015-06-29: Arizona Supreme Court Limits Warrantless Home Searches
2015-04-29: U.S. Supreme Court Tips Scale to 4th Amendment Rights at Police Stops
2015-02-27: Arizona Court of Appeals Marijuana Trafficking Case Study: Part II of II – Suspects 40 Minute Detention for K-9 Drug Unit Not Unreasonable.
2015-02-23: Arizona Court of Appeals: Officer had Reasonable Suspicion to Detain based on Totality of Circumstances: Part I of II: Case Study
2014-11-17: AZ Appeals Court Rules: “When Out-of-state DUI Convictions Count as Priors”
2014-09-02: DUI Confessions, Self-Incrimination in Arizona – Pleading the Fifth on Social Media
2014-07-05: Yes, You Have Constitutional Rights at an Arizona DUI Checkpoint
2014-01-21: Federal v. State Prosecution of Drug and Gun Possession Charges
2013-12-16: DUI Arrest without Breath, Blood, or Chemical Testing
2013-11-28: Arizona DUI Stops: Weapons in Your Vehicle
2013-11-13: Bonnie and Clyde Style Robberies in Arizona
2013-11-09: Gone in Two Minutes: Burglary of Assault Weapons in Arizona
2013-11-04: Aggravated DUI for Driving on Suspended License Defenses
2013-10-28: Recent ASU Crime Statistics Released
2013-09-30: Disorderly Conduct and Bars don’t Mix
2013-09-12: Tempe Police Begin Aggravated Assault, Alcohol Related Crime Sting Tonight
2013-09-04: East Valley “Safe and Sober” Campaign Nets 1,513 DUI Arrests
2013-08-27: Arizona Supreme Court: DUI Partition Ratios Evidence Admissible
2013-08-20: Marijuana Trafficking Penalties in Arizona
2013-08-09: Aggravated DUI Laws and Penalties in Arizona
2013-07-23: Violations of “Search and Seizure” Laws: How they Impact Prosecution
2013-07-08: Assault, Felony Assault, and “Dangerous Offense” Laws and Sentencing
2013-07-01: Felony DUI Laws, and Penalties in Arizona
2013-06-26: Prescription Drug DUI – Laws, and Defenses
2013-06-23: Meth Crimes: Why They’re Classified as “Dangerous Drugs” Offenses
2013-06-19: Tempe, AZ a City under Assault with Crime
2013-06-11: Marijuana Cultivation – Manufacturing Laws and Penalties
2013-06-09: US Supreme Court Rules No Warrant Needed to Collect DNA if Arrested
2013-06-04: Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Law Stands Ground
2013-05-31: “Remaining Silent” under the Fifth Amendment Should Not Infer Guilt
2013-05-29: New Technology Enables Police to Obtain Search Warrant within 10 Minutes
2013-05-25: Statewide Arizona DUI Enforcement Increased over Memorial Day Weekend
2013-05-23: Will Tough Arizona DUI Laws Get Even Tougher?
2013-05-17: Arizona Court Rules Against Imposition of Non-concurrent Assessments
2013-03-28: Drowsy Driving v. DUI Charges: Facts, Prevention and Criminal Defense
2013-03-15: Tempe Police Announce DUI Task Force for St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
2013-03-13: Marijuana DUI: The Impact of Montgomery V. Harris in Arizona
2013-03-11: Defenses for Disorderly Conduct Charges in Arizona
2013-03-04: Phoenix to Conduct Largest Gun Buyback Program in City’s History
2013-01-30: Rights to Confront Your Accuser in Criminal Charges
2013-01-28: Prescription Drug DUI charges
2013-01-16: AZ Drug DUI Arrests Increase in 2012
2013-01-02: Arizona DUI Arrests for 2012 Top 27,000
2012-12-28: DUI Targeted Patrols and Command Centers Replace Checkpoints
2012-12-18: Super DUI Task Force Created: East & West Valley Join Phoenix for Greater DUI Enforcement
2012-12-17: Disorderly Conduct Charges: Why they are often challenged and dismissed
2012-12-11: Felony DUI Judge arrested for Super Extreme DUI
2012-12-05: Methamphetamine (Meth): The overshadowed truth
2012-11-27: Arizona Teens Hospitalized for Overdosing on Synthetic Marijuana
2012-11-13: Right to Legal Counsel in Criminal Proceedings
2012-11-10: The US Supreme Court to Hear Landmark DNA Evidence Case
2012-11-06: Motorists with the highest risk of DUI and fatal accidents
2012-11-05: AGOHS Announces Holiday DUI Task Force Conference
2012-10-31: DUI Court Program in Maricopa County Gets High Marks by NHTSA
2012-10-11: Judge denies murder suspect’s request to represent himself at trial
2012-10-08: Portable Breath Test (PBT) Laws
2012-10-03: October – National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
2012-10-02: Domestic Violence: Why victims are often charged or arrested
2012-10-01: US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Landmark DUI Blood Test Case
2012-09-26: Establishing Driver “Impairment” in DUI Cases
2012-09-24: Marijuana DUI Laws: Users Driving with Medical Marijuana risk being arrested for illegal drug possession and drug DUI.
2012-09-19: Arizona’s “Show me your papers” immigration provision starts now
2012-09-18: DUI Blood Test Laws: DUI chemical tests taken without consent not admissible in Court
2012-09-14: Theft: Purchasing known stolen items, may result in criminal liability.
2012-09-13: Super Extreme Felony DUI Charges: Difference between a Misdemeanor and Felony DUI including meaning, laws, and penalties
2012-09-05: New Metal Theft Laws: Arizona calls for more severe penalties, and strict reporting for scrap metal buyers and sellers
2012-08-31: Labor Day DUI Task Forces: Warnings and Safety Tips for Motorists
2012-08-29: National Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown in Effect
2012-08-23: Police Brutality: Your Rights and Use of Excessive Force by Police
2012-08-22: Tempe DUI Task Force Labor Day: Alcohol, Drug, and DUI Basics
2012-08-16: Arizona Robbery Laws: A person may be convicted for robbery even if nothing was stolen and no one was harmed.
2012-08-06: 5th Amendment: Right to Remain Silent
2012-08-03: Aggravated Assault: The High Cost of Harming a Police Officer
2012-07-31: County Attorneys want halt on Arizona Medical Marijuana Law Implementation
2012-07-16: DUI Field Sobriety Tests (FST): Consequences of a Refusal
2012-07-13: DUI evidence: Why Police Did Blood Test v. Breath Test
2012-07-07: DUI Charges: 5 Reasons Why You Need Legal Representation
2012-06-27: Aggravated DUI – DWI: Factors that raise a Misdemeanor DUI to a Felony
2012-06-20: TruNarc Laser Drug Detector: Pros and cons of new device that detects illegal drugs and narcotics
2012-06-18: Simulated Explosives: Prohibited Weapons Laws
2012-06-14: Truth-in Sentencing Laws: How they impact actual time served by inmates
2012-06-12: United States v. Grant, III: 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Conviction.
2012-06-10: Arizona tops the nation minor consumption of alcohol and Binge Drinking
2012-06-08: Gun Laws: Who are Prohibited Possessors?
2012-06-01: Assault: Convictions require “intent” and “knowledge” or “recklessness”.
2012-05-24: DUI – DWI Task Forces: Early Start-up and Strong Presence Phoenix and East Valley Cities
2012-05-24: DUI and Binge Drinking: The number one cause of alcohol poisoning and drunk driving.
2012-05-14: Clemency Laws and Proceedings in Arizona
2012-05-09: DUI Charges: The effects of the Supreme Court’s decision in “Arizona v. Zaragoza” made it easier for persons to be found guilty of DUI even if they were not driving.
2012-05-04: Drug Possession Sentencing: The higher the quantity of an illegal drug found in a person’s possession, the harsher the penalties.
2012-05-02: Aggravated Assault (Felony) Laws: Dog Bites and Vicious Animals attacks may result in Felony Assault charges for the owner
2012-04-30: What is an Arraignment?
2012-04-24: Methamphetamine (Meth) Charges: Dangerous Drug Classifications, Laws and Sentencing Guidelines
2012-04-23: Arrest Warrants: What to do if there is a warrant for your arrest
2012-04-17: Copper Theft Laws: Arizona harsher sentencing and penalties for convictions; strict reporting guidelines for scrap metal transactions by businesses.
2012-04-16: Drug Possession Laws: Sentencing and Penalties for Drug Possession Convictions
2012-04-09: Arizona HB 2374 – Deferred Prosecution Law to take effect July 2012
2012-04-05: Felony Super Extreme DUI: Find out what aggravating factors will raise a Misdemeanor Super Extreme DUI to serious Felony charges
2012-03-26: Felony Charge Defense: Three Levels of Criminal Defense. Why you need qualified legal representation at all three levels for felony charges
2012-03-20: Binge Drinking and DUI: Binge drinking is the number 1 cause of alcohol poisoning in underage 21 drinkers. Learn how to avoid it; signs, symptoms; and how to save lives.
2012-03-19: Disorderly Conduct Charges in Arizona may be unlawful: What you should know before pleading guilty.
2012-03-16: DUI Task Force Stops: No one is immune. The police need no reason to stop you for DUI investigation, except the number of your vehicle in line.
2012-03-14: Arrest Warrants: How to find out if you have an arrest warrant, and the safest way to take care of it.
2012-03-13: Phoenix Drug Possession Charges: To be convicted of Drug Possession Charges, Arizona Laws require the defendant to have “knowledge” that they possessed illegal drugs.
2012-03-02: Drug DUI charges and Medication DUI charges officially surpassed the number of Alcohol DUI charges in 2011.
2012-02-16: Drug and Medication DUI charges in Arizona: With probable cause, the mere presence of a drug in your system is enough for the Scottsdale Police to charge a driver with DUI.
2012-02-14: How to get your DUI Scottsdale Police Report.
2012-02-10: Best Maricopa County Defense Lawyers: 15 traits that distinguish the best DUI lawyers from good ones.
2012-02-05: Finding the Best Criminal Attorneys: Gilbert AZ has many good DUI attorneys. But certain traits they possess, will help you find the best to defend you.
2012-01-26: DUI defenses: DUI defenses must carefully be selected by your attorney. The best defense strategies are those that will prove to be the most effective given the unique facts of your case.
2012-01-24: DUI Task Force police can legally stop you to conduct a DUI investigation simply based on the number of your vehicle in the line-up.
2012-01-12: Burglary Sentencing Guidelines: Burglary charges in Arizona are felonies. All felonies in Arizona call for prison terms. Find out what factors area considered by the judge to determine the length of the prison term, if convicted.
2012-01-11: An arrest warrant will remain outstanding indefinitely, until it is taken care of or an arrest is made. Find out the safest way to take care of an arrest warrant.
2012-01-10: Disorderly Conduct Charges are some of the most successfully challenged criminal offenses in Maricopa County. Find out how and why.
2011-12-20: Find out why former prosecutors have proved to be good DUI defense lawyers.
2011-12-12: Disorderly Conduct Laws in Arizona: Disorderly Conduct charges are often over used and unlawful. Why you should not plead guilty before consulting a criminal defense attorney.
2011-12-06: Arizona Burglary Laws and Classifications: Under Arizona Law, a person may be charged with Burglary if they stole nothing, but “intended” to steal something
2011-11-29: Disorderly Conduct Charges: Why getting convictions can be an uphill battle for the prosecution.
2011-11-25: Burglary Charges: Any type of burglary charge will expose a defendant to prison sentencing. Understand the law and the consequences before “pleading guilty”.
2011-11-22: To be found guilty of disorderly conduct, the defendant’s actions require “intent” and “knowledge” that they were “disturbing the peace”. It’s easier to charge than to get a conviction.
2011-11-17: Felony DUI: Three aggravating factors that raise a Misdemeanor DUI to Felony DUI charges.
2011-11-15: 10 Tips on how to find the best DUI lawyers to defend your charges
2011-11-04: Types of Defenses used to challenge Disorderly Conduct Charges
2011-11-02: DUI & Criminal Charges: How to preserve your rights; and avoid self-incrimination.
2011-10-31: Ways to find a good DUI and criminal defense attorney
2011-10-27: 5 Things Prosecutors Don’t Want You to Know about your criminal rights and charges!
2011-10-25: What is an Arraignment? What it is, and what happens if you ignore it.
2011-10-17: Misdemeanor DUI charges: Why you will need good legal representation to defend the charges.
2011-10-13: Examining the effects of “knowledge” on Criminal Liability and Criminal Defense
2011-10-12: Traits and skills and traits to look for when selecting your criminal defense attorney. It may be among the most important decisions of your life.
2011-10-07: Difference between Felonies and Misdemeanors: Q. and A.
2011-10-04: Criminal and DUI Defenses: “I did not know, it was against the law” does not relieve a defendant of criminal liability.
2011-09-29: DUI charges are Criminal Offenses, as opposed to a Civil Citation: Why yu need a criminal defense attorney to defend your DUI – Q & A
2011-09-27: Arraignment: Never ignore your Arraignment. Find out what happens if you do not appear, and how it can be used as the first step in your defense.
2011-09-22: Differences between General Jurisdiction and Limited Jurisdiction
2011-09-08: DUI laws differ by state. Arizona has some of the toughest laws and penalties in the county. Find out about Arizona DUI laws and penalties, before you drink and drive.
2011-09-06: Felony DUI (Aggravated DUI): Differences between Misdemeanor DUI and Felony DUI charges)
2011-09-01: DUI Arraignment: Find out how to plea at your Arraignment if you wish to invoke your right to defend your DUI charges.
2011-08-17: Criminal Court Arraignment: The purpose of an Arraignment is for the defendant to inform the court their Plea. Find out how to Plea to preserve your right to retain criminal defense.
2011-08-15: Aggravated DUI (Felony DUI): Felony DUI charges are Misdemeanor DUI Charges that are elevated to a Felony when certain “aggravated factors” exist.
2011-08-11: Lawyers for Defense of Drunk Driving: When you hire an attorney to defend your Dui charges, it is more difficult for the Prosecution to convict you. Find out why.
2011-08-09: DUI Arraignment: Find out how to preserve your rights at your Arraignment.
2011-08-05: Court Jurisdiction: What the location of your hearing reveals about the severity of your criminal charges
2011-08-03: How to get Release Conditions Modified
2011-08-01: Felony DUI: Due to Arizona’s severe mandatory penalties for Aggravated DUI, you should never plead guilty before consulting a criminal defense attorney.
2011-07-28: Find out what “Aggravated Factors” elevate a Misdemeanor DUI to a Felony
2011-07-26: Felony DUI: The difference between Misdemeanor DUI and Felony DUI charges
2011-07-22: Aggravated DUI Penalties: Felony DUI penalties include prison terms, and revocation of driver’s license for 3 years. Find out to effectively defend your charges, and protect your rights.
2011-07-15: Aggravated DUI Laws: Find out what aggravating factors will raise a Misdemeanor DUI to a Felony DUI.
2011-07-13: Felony DUI Charges: Find out why you were charged with a Felony DUI instead of a Misdemeanor DUI, and how to defend your charges.
2011-07-11: “Probable Cause” for Arrest: If police did not have “probable cause” to arrest you, then the arrest was unlawful.
2011-07-07: Felony Charges: Felony charges will expose you to harsh Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines. Find out why you should not plead guilty without qualified legal representation.
2011-07-05: Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines: Types of felony charges that will expose a defendant to Mandatory Sentencing that includes lengthy prison terms.
2011-06-30: Robbery Laws: Definition of Robbery, and sentencing considerations if convicted.
2011-06-28: Release Conditions: How to get harsh criminal release conditions modified.
2011-06-24: DUI Blood Tests: How defend your DUI charges by challenging DUI blood test results
2011-06-22: Drunk Driving Charges: How to challenge Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) results
2011-06-20: Mandatory Sentencing Laws: Types of felony charges that are subject to harsh Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines.
2011-06-16: Felony Convictions: Crimes Subject to Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines
2011-06-14: DUI Arrest: Why you need a Criminal Defense Attorney for DUI Charges
2011-06-10: Differences between Standard Sentencing and Mandatory Sentencing Laws
2011-06-08: DUI defenses: 10 ways to challenge DUI blood test evidence
2011-06-06: New AZ DUI Laws SB 1200 Signed and Effective December 31, 2011… But Challenged
2011-05-27: Felony Classifications: How Felony offenses are classified
2011-05-25: DUI Blood Test Results: Defenses for DUI Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) evidence
2011-05-23: Felony Theft Laws: Factors that raise theft to felony theft charges
2011-05-11: Robbery Charges: Robbery Laws, Definition and Classification
2011-05-03: What is Felony Theft?
2011-04-29: DUI Blood Tests: Reasons why police decide to get DUI blood test evidence
2011-04-27: Types of theft offenses that are charged as Felonies
2011-04-25: Arizona Theft Laws: Factors that raise a theft crimes to a Felony Theft offense
2011-04-21: How to Get Pre-Trial Release Conditions Modified
2011-04-19: Robbery laws and sentencing guidelines
2011-04-14: DUI Blood Test Evidence: How to challenge your DUI blood test results
2011-04-13: Release Conditions: How to get Pre-trial Release Conditions Modified, if they are unreasonable
2011-04-11: Robbery Charges: Under Arizona law all robbery offenses are charged as felonies
2011-04-07: How to find an attorney to defend your criminal charges
2011-04-05: Theft: What is the definition of “Theft”?
2011-04-01: What you can do when pre-trial release conditions are too harsh
2011-03-30: Medical Marijuana Law Update
2011-03-30: Arizona Medical Marijuana Update
2011-03-28: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Certificates
2011-03-27: MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT NEWS UPDATE
2011-03-25: Why Police decided to do a DUI Blood Test
2011-03-21: All robbery offenses are classified as felonies: Learn more about laws, sentencing, and why you need criminal defense for robbery charges.
2011-03-15: How to find a lawyer to defend your DUI or criminal charges
2011-03-14: DUI Blood Test Results: How to challenge Blood Test evidence for DUI defense
2011-03-09: Any Robbery Charge will expose a defendant to prison terms and harsh sentencing if convicted. Find out more about robbery laws and penalties for robbery.
2011-03-07: Felony Theft Charges: How Felony Thefts offenses are classified
2011-03-04: 7 Ways to Get the Most out of your Free Initial Consultation with an Attorney for DUI or criminal charges
2011-03-01: Robbery Laws: Robbery crimes in Arizona are charged as Felonies and expose a defendant to harsh prison sentencing
2011-02-25: COTTSDALE JAIL SPACE FOR RENT
2011-02-24: Synthetic Marijuana (Spice) Bill Signed Permanently into Law; Effective Immediately
2011-02-23: Synthetic Marijuana (Spice) Bill Signed Permanently into Law; Effective Immediately
2011-02-22: 5 types of criminal defense Attorneys to avoid when looking for DUI and Criminal Defense Representation
2011-02-21: AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT UPDATE 1
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