Articles Posted in Phoenix AZ DUI

Ignition Interlock Device No Longer Required Drug DUI Penalty in Arizona
Law Office of James Novak

Arizona’s SB 1228 has passed, and will allow judges to have some discretion as to whether or not to impose installation and use of an IID. This article will provide an overview of the new law as well as other related information about Arizona’s Ignition Interlock Device Program to include: Overview of Arizona SB 1228; Ignition Interlock Devices used in DUI Sentencing; AZ removes Ignition Interlock Device Requirement for Drug DUI; How Arizona’s the new law will Impact Arizona Drivers; Driver Obligations for Use and Reporting of IID; 10 Frequently Asked Questions about Arizona DUI IID Program; DUI Classifications, Penalties & Criminal Defense Mesa AZ

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DUI Court Program in Maricopa County Gets High Marks by NHTSA
Law Office of James Novak

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently conducted an evaluation of the Maricopa County DUI Court program. The purpose was to review the effectiveness of the program aimed at reducing <a href=”The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently conducted an evaluation of the Maricopa County DUI Court program. The purpose was to review…

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Labor Day DUI Task Forces: Warnings and Safety Tips for Motorists
Law Office of James Novak

“Don’t be drinking and driving ’cause we’ll catch you”, DPS warns. Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is geared up for its’ statewide DUI task forces. They will be in place for their annual Labor Day crackdown, Friday August 31, 2012 through Tuesday September 4, 2012.They will be looking for drunk drivers; impaired motorist under…

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Best Maricopa County Defense Lawyers: 15 traits that distinguish the best DUI lawyers from good ones.
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15 Traits of criminal Lawyers who get Maricopa County Defense AZ charges for DUI Dismissed! “Your chances of getting charges dismissed increase with an attorney who can present “a compelling argument”, over an attorney who has a stronger argument, but presents it less persuasively.” – James Novak, AZ DUI & Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer and…

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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.
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What Makes a Good Phoenix AZ Criminal Defense Lawyer the Best The Best DUI Lawyers Choose the Right Defense Strategies For starters, the Best DUI defense lawyers in Phoenix AZ, chooses the right defenses and Defense strategies. Effective defenses must be carefully selected and tailored to fit each defendant’s set of circumstances. A good criminal…

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5 Things Prosecutors Don’t Want You to Know about your criminal rights and charges!
Law Office of James Novak

Phoenix Criminal Attorney | DUI DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers Why You Should Exercise Your Right to ‘Remain Silent” following an Arrest for Phoenix DUI or Criminal Charges 1) You do not want to “convict” yourself by verbally accepting guilt of a crime. Do not assume that because you were arrested for a crime, you will…

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Misdemeanor DUI charges: Why you will need good legal representation to defend the charges.
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An AZ DUI with no aggravating factors is a Class 1 Misdemeanor; but don’t let anyone mislead you into thinking that a “Misdemeanor DUI” in Arizona is not serious. AZ penalties for Misdemeanor DUI are more serious than penalties for a felony in many states. Do not plead guilty of any Arizona DUI charge, before…

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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.
Law Office of James Novak

How AZ DUI Laws will affect your Phoenix DUI DUI charges in Phoenix, AZ are serious and described as some of the harshest in the country. You should consult an experienced AZ DUI Lawyer or Arizona criminal defense attorney who defends cases frequently in Phoenix Court as soon as possible It makes no difference if…

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Felony DUI Charges: Find out why you were charged with a Felony DUI instead of a Misdemeanor DUI, and how to defend your charges.
Law Office of James Novak

If you have been arrested for felony DUI in Arizona, you will need to consult a Phoenix DUI lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your charges and defense. A felony DUI in Phoenix exposes you to severe penalties and sentencing if convicted including prison time. You will need an experienced Arizona DUI lawyer who…

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DUI Blood Tests: Reasons why police decide to get DUI blood test evidence
Law Office of James Novak

If you were arrested for an AZ DUI arrest based on your BAC results, does not automatically mean you will be convicted. Good Phoenix DUI attorneys may be able to use the blood test evidence to defend you, and get your charges dismissed. DUI charges in Phoenix based on Blood Test Results If you were…

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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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