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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Certificates
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Arizona Medical Marijuana Update A closer look at how Arizona dispensary registration certificates will be allocated and awarded by ADHS to medical marijuana dispensary applicants. March 28, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to announcements made on ADHS website, the first issuances of for registration of dispensary…

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT NEWS UPDATE
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Final rules scheduled to be published for implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act March 28, 2011…and a look at what’s next. March 27, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney You can look for the final rules to be published by ADHS tomorrow, March 28, 2011, Also, at…

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COTTSDALE JAIL SPACE FOR RENT
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February 25, News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney On March 1, 2011 Scottsdale Police plan to rent space to defendants in other cities valley-wide convicted of non-violent misdemeanors including Arizona DUI charges for up to 48 hours. This alternative is being offered in lieu of spending that time in…

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Synthetic Marijuana (Spice) Bill Signed Permanently into Law; Effective Immediately
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On February 18, 2011 synthetic Marijuana Bill HB 2167 was signed into law, permanently banning use, possession, or sale in Arizona. February 24, News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The permanent ban has now been signed into Arizona law by Governor Jan Brewer, which takes effect immediately. Synthetic Marijuana…

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AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT UPDATE 1
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ADHS announces final rules for the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act on schedule to be published March 28, 2011. Over 2,150 comments were submitted to ADHS regarding the final rules. February 19, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to the official ADHS website, the public comment period for…

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AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT UPDATE
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Public comments on the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act initial rules obviously had an impact based on the new rules posted January 31, 2011 by ADHS. February 3, 2011 Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney It seems like just yesterday the votes on AZ Prop 203 were finally counted, and the…

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AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA NEWS
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10 Things People Are Talking About Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to announcements made by ADHS, over 1300 people commented on the initial draft posted by ADHS December 17, 2010. The initial comment period has ended, they are currently being considered. New rules will be available for comment on…

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Qualifying Conditions for use of Medical Marijuana in Arizona
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January 12, 2011 News by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The Arizona Department of Human Services website (ADHS.gov) posted Answers to frequently asked questions. Below is the answers to the definition of a qualifying patient, and what medical condition qualify for patients to register for a Medical Marijuana Card which will enable…

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3500 DUI Arrests from Holiday DUI Task
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News Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to Arizona law enforcement officials and local Phoenix AZ sources, 3500 DUI arrests were made as a result of the DUI task forces (or AZ DUI sobriety checkpoints) set up around the state between Thanksgiving 2010 and through the New Year observed holiday…

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AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW TIME-LINE
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Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney You could say the ADHS is not letting any “grass” grow under their feet. By their actions, they are taking their responsibilities very seriously. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is making great strides toward regulation and implementation of the new Arizona Medical Marijuana…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Arizona Court’s Opinion Reinforces Case Law Dictating Trial Court Jurisdiction Over Defendants Over Eighteen Years of Age In a recent opinion published by the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, the court vacated a trial court’s dismissal of an assault indictment...

Recent Arizona Court Opinion Highlights Reality that Multiple Offenses Means Harsher Sentences In Arizona, if a defendant with prior convictions is found guilty of a crime, that defendant will face a harsher sentence than if he or she had no...

“Motive” as a Reason to Admit Otherwise Inadmissible Evidence at Trial When can an Arizona court admit evidence regarding a previous, seemingly unrelated offense during criminal proceedings? The answer is tricky, as...

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