Articles Posted in Mesa AZ DUI

DUI Confessions, Self-Incrimination in Arizona – Pleading the Fifth on Social Media
Law Office of James Novak

A Tragic Video Confession You might remember the viral video of an Arizona man, 22 year old Matthew Cordle, who caused a fatal drunk driving accident. He provided a confession in a four-minute online video that went viral with 2.3 million views last September. Cordle began his chilling confession with “My name is Matthew Cordle…

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US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Landmark DUI Blood Test Case
Law Office of James Novak

The 4thAmendment right put to the test: Unlawful search and seizure On September 25, 2012, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear Missouri, Petitioner v. Tyler G. McNeely. The decision could affect DUI blood test consent cases throughout the nation. The high court will rule on the issue of when the police need a warrant…

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Establishing Driver “Impairment” in DUI Cases
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Establishing driver impairment is the most challenging element of a DUI Elements of a DUI There are three elements of a DUI charge in Arizona. Establishing impairment is the third, and most difficult to confirm. First, the facts need to establish that the motorist must be driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle.…

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Marijuana DUI Laws: Users Driving with Medical Marijuana risk being arrested for illegal drug possession and drug DUI.
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Much controversy still surrounds the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, even though the state law approved use for medicinal by qualified card-holders. Users driving who are patients that possess a medical marijuana card arrest for both possession, and Drug DUI. Marijuana Possession Charges Under current law qualified patients of the MM cards may purchase 2.5 ounces…

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DUI evidence: Why Police Did Blood Test v. Breath Test
Law Office of James Novak

DUI Arrest Based on Blood Test Results Mesa AZ The police have discretion of whether or not to conduct a blood test or a breath test following a DUI stop in Arizona. Here are 5 reasons why an officer may decide to conduct a blood test over a breath test: Breath Test Refusal In Arizona,…

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DUI charges are Criminal Offenses, as opposed to a Civil Citation: Why yu need a criminal defense attorney to defend your DUI – Q & A
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Q and A What You Need to Know About Mesa Charges and Criminal Defense for DUI DWI or Drunk Driving Charges in Mesa AZ Q. Do I need a DUI lawyer for my Mesa DUI? A. Yes. Whether your DUI is a felony or misdemeanor, you should consult an Arizona Criminal Defense or DUI lawyer…

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Find out what “Aggravated Factors” elevate a Misdemeanor DUI to a Felony
Law Office of James Novak

Felony DUI Penalties, AZ DUI Laws Overview “In dollars and “sense” the cost of retaining a good Mesa DUI defense lawyer, is far less a price, than fines, fees, costs, and your freedom, if convicted of a Mesa felony DUI.” If you were charged with felony DUI in Mesa, AZ you should consult a Mesa…

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Resources to help you find a good criminal defense or DUI lawyer
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How to Find the Best DUI Attorneys in Mesa, AZ Arizona State Laws are strict, and punishments severe for DUI charges in Mesa Arizona. First time DUI convictions carry mandatory sentencing of jail time along with other adverse punishments. You will need to hire a good criminal defense or DUI attorney who defends cases often…

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DUI DEFENSE MESA AZ -CHALLENGING BREATH TEST RESULTS
Law Office of James Novak

DEFENSES THAT GOOD MESA DUI ATTORNEYS USE TO FIGHT DUI CHARGES Mesa AZ DUI Charges If you face Mesa DUI charges you should consult a Mesa criminal defense attorney or Mesa AZ DUI lawyer as soon as possible. Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws and penalties in the country for DUI convictions. However,…

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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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