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Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney December 13, 2010 Arizona cities including Phoenix AZ, and Tempe, AZ have already begun passing their ordinances for Dispensary Zoning to regulate the requirements involving medical marijuana dispensaries. These efforts are being made in compliance with the new Arizona Medical Marijuana Law. According to the…

Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The Arizona Department of Health Services issued an announcement on Friday December 10, 2010 that they are on track for implementation of the AZ Medical Marijuana Act. According to Will Humble, ADHS Director, an informal draft of the Administrative Code will be released Friday, December…

Breaking News Article by: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney According to a press release by The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), officials, are using their emergency authority to temporarily control using, possessing, or selling any of five main chemicals used to make synthetic Marijuana (fake pot). This move has been made…

News Article by: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney You have heard by now that after the last vote was counted Arizona voters said “yes” to Prop 203, The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, joining 14 other states in the USA. The measure approves legalizing medical marijuana (pot, weed, cannabis). Here’s brief summation of…

By: James Novak, Maricopa County DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Maricopa county has 37, 590 outstanding felony warrants for arrest according to local news sources. The Fugitive Apprehension Unit is going to residential and business locations trying to find convicts who have violated the terms of their probation releases. The Unit is at least partially…

News Article By: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Arizona Fox News reported on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 that lawmakers have advised that serious consideration is being made by legislators to reduce criminal and DUI sentencing as one effort to save Arizona money, and reduce Arizona budget deficits. The cost to house just…

By: James Novak, Mesa DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Mesa Police made a 40 arrests from more that 500 outstanding domestic violence charge outstanding warrants, following a 3 day task force effort in October 2010. According to Mesa Police and Mesa news sources over 20 police agencies statewide participated in targeting those with outstanding domestic…

By: James Novak, Tempe Criminal and DUI defense Attorney Several Police Auctions are scheduled for the month of November 2010. The scheduled dates, times and locations can be found in your local newspapers in the jurisdiction for which the auction will be held. The auction schedules are also posted on social websites, and auction websites…

By: James Novak, Tempe criminal defense and DUI Attorney According to a spokesperson for the Tempe Police Department, ASU is now being patrolled by both the City of Tempe Police and the ASU Police. Following the second homicide at ASU in five months as of November 2010, Tempe and ASU police have increased presence in…

By: James Novak Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Various Media Sources and Statements released by Phoenix Police Management indicate that between 20 and 40 police officers are under investigation for fraud and misconduct, by the Arizona Attorney General. The allegations are that the officers were collecting payment for off-duty security jobs they allegedly did…