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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

DUI Arraignment: Find out how to plea at your Arraignment if you wish to invoke your right to defend your DUI charges.
Law Office of James Novak

Don’t Plead “Guilty” to Scottsdale DUI or Criminal Charges Until Consulting a Good Scottsdale DUI Defense or Criminal Defense Lawyer. Experienced criminal & DUI attorneys may be able to use certain defenses, you are not aware of, that will lead to a dismissal of your charges. Arraignments: Pleading guilty or “not guilty” to Scottsdale DUI…

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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.
Law Office of James Novak

Don’t Plead “Guilty” to DUI or Criminal Charge before Consulting a Good DUI and Criminal Attorney who defends Tempe AZ DUI and Criminal Charges Guilty verses Not Guilty plea to Tempe DUI or Criminal Charges Among other reasons, the primary purpose of an Arraignment in criminal court is for you to inform the court on…

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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.
Law Office of James Novak

What Scottsdale Prosecutors for DUI DWI and Drunk Driving Charges Don’t Want You to Know! Hiring an experienced DUI Lawyer who defends drunk driving charges in Scottsdale AZ makes it more difficult for the Arizona Prosecution to get a guilty verdict or convict you. It sends the following clear messages to the prosecution that they…

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DUI Arraignment: Find out how to preserve your rights at your Arraignment.
Law Office of James Novak

Don’t Plead “Guilty” to DUI or Criminal Charges before Consulting a Good DUI DWI Attorney who defend Gilbert AZ DUI charges Gilbert AZ Criminal & DUI Defense for Your Arraignment One of the main purposes of your Arraignment date is to inform the court of how you wish to “plea”. It is never a good…

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Court Jurisdiction: What the location of your hearing reveals about the severity of your criminal charges
Law Office of James Novak

It is unwise to go to Phoenix Criminal or DUI court unrepresented by a good Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney. Doing so places your freedom and future at great risk. If you were arrested or charged with a crime or DUI in Phoenix Arizona, you will need to appear for your Arraignment Phoenix Criminal Court or…

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How to get Release Conditions Modified
Law Office of James Novak

How Top Rated Gilbert AZ Criminal Defense Attorneys Get Your Release Conditions Modified (Pre-trial) After your Gilbert AZ DUI or Criminal arrest and detention you will be required to have an initial appearance before the Gilbert Court Judge. The judge will read you your rights, formal charges, and advise you of your pre-trial release conditions.…

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Felony DUI: Due to Arizona’s severe mandatory penalties for Aggravated DUI, you should never plead guilty before consulting a criminal defense attorney.
Law Office of James Novak

If you have been charged with a felony DUI in Arizona, you should consult a Tempe DUI lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case and defense options. A felony DUI in Tempe exposes you to severe penalties if convicted. You will need an experienced Private practice Tempe DUI defense attorney to defend your…

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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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Felony DUI: The difference between Misdemeanor DUI and Felony DUI charges
Law Office of James Novak

Tempe DUI Lawyer | Felony DUI | AZ DUI Defense | AZ DUI Laws Q. Is a Tempe AZ DUI charge a Felony or Misdemeanor? A. Tempe AZ DUI charges can be classified as either a Felony or Misdemeanor. A majority of Arizona DUI charges are classified as Misdemeanors. Examples of misdemeanor DUI include the…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

How to Ensure an Impartial Jury in Serious Arizona Criminal Cases Criminal jury trials for serious offenses in Arizona are complex and high-stakes proceedings, where the fairness and impartiality of the jury are...

How Does a Court Determine if a Juvenile’s Confession is Voluntary? Under Arizona law, courts must assume that any juvenile suspect’s confession to a crime is involuntary, unless there is reason to think otherwise...

Hearsay Are Statements “Offered for the Truth of the Matter” As you may know, hearsay is a statement made out of court that a litigant tries to use in court. The second element of hearsay that you may not know...

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