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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Differences Between Burglary and Robbery
Law Office of James Novak

CRIMINAL DEFENSE FOR ROBBERY CHARGES ARIZONA How Top Rated Criminal Attorneys Defend Robbery and Armed Robbery Charges in Arizona Arizona Robbery or Armed Robbery Charges Arizona robbery and armed robbery offenses are prosecuted very aggressively. If you face active charges or were arrested in Arizona for robbery or armed robbery you should consult an experienced…

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DUI Breath Testing: Find out why police must conduct two DUI breath tests in order to make an arrest based on breathalyzer results
Law Office of James Novak

Defense Tactics used by experienced AZ DUI Attorneys to fight your DUI breath test results Arizona DUI Charges If you were arrested in Arizona or received AZ DUI charges you should contact an Arizona Criminal Defense or Arizona DUI lawyer to discuss your charges and defense options. Being charged with a DUI is just the…

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Burglary, Robbery, and Armed Robbery are all Felonies. Find out how their differences under Arizona Law
Law Office of James Novak

ROBBERY CHARGES – SCOTTSDALE CRIMINAL DEFENSE How Top Rated Criminal Attorneys Defend Scottsdale Robbery and Armed Robbery Charges Scottsdale AZ Robbery or Armed Robbery Charges Scottsdale robbery and armed robbery offenses are prosecuted very aggressively. If you face active charges or were arrested in Scottsdale, AZ for robbery or armed robbery you should consult an…

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Disorderly Conduct Offenses: Law, Penalties, and common defenses used to challenge disorderly conduct charges
Law Office of James Novak

DEFENDING DISORDERLY CONDUCT CHARGES Defenses good Disorderly Conduct Attorneys in Phoenix, AZ use to fight your disorderly conduct charges Disorderly Conduct Charges Phoenix, AZ Phoenix Disorderly conduct charges are often referred to as “disturbing the peace”. If you have been arrested or charged with any disorderly conduct charges in Phoenix, AZ, you should consult an…

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“What is Resisting Arrest?”
Law Office of James Novak

Phoenix Criminal Defense | Criminal Rights A good Phoenix criminal defense lawyer will gather evidence, interview or depose witnesses and the police, look for weaknesses and flaws in the prosecution’s case their witness statements or evidence, determine if there were any violations of your constitutional rights occurred, and build a strong defense case in an…

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Resisting Arrest Laws: By law, you may be charged with resisting arrest, even if the arrest by police itself is not lawful
Law Office of James Novak

Tempe Criminal Defense | Criminal Rights Resisting Arrest Charges in Tempe AZ Resisting arrest charges often are coupled with other violations at the same time. If you were arrested or face resisting arrest charges in Tempe AZ, you should consult an experienced criminal defense attorney who defends these types of cases frequently in Tempe Arizona…

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“What happens after an arrest?”
Law Office of James Novak

Mesa Arrest | Criminal Rights A good Mesa criminal defense or Mesa DUI Lawyer will be your voice in the criminal justice system. They will make sure your Constitutional Rights are not violated. They will build a solid and effective defense on your behalf. Top criminal Attorneys will press compelling arguments in your defense to…

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Arrested for DUI: What to expect after your arrest, and your rights in the criminal justice process
Law Office of James Novak

Phoenix Arrest | Criminal Rights You have protected rights both under Federal and Arizona State constitutions. A good Arizona criminal attorney will make sure your rights remain protected through the criminal justice system. The best criminal lawyers know how to use these rights to protect your freedom and strengthen your defense. Arizona has some of…

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Types of pre-trial release conditions; and factors the judge considers to determine what they will be
Law Office of James Novak

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

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Arizona DUI Defense Tips: 7 Things to Avoid
Law Office of James Novak

By: James Novak, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer Arizona DUI charges are very serious. Good DUI attorneys in Arizona will give you the same or similar advice about things you should not do to preserve your defenses. Here are some things to avoid so that you will not harm your case or defenses: 1)…

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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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