Articles Posted in Criminal Defense Attorney

10 Things People Are Talking About Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to announcements made by ADHS, over 1300 people commented on the initial draft posted by ADHS December 17, 2010. The initial comment period has ended, they are currently being considered. New rules will be available for comment on…

January 12, 2011 News by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The Arizona Department of Human Services website (ADHS.gov) posted Answers to frequently asked questions. Below is the answers to the definition of a qualifying patient, and what medical condition qualify for patients to register for a Medical Marijuana Card which will enable…

News Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to Arizona law enforcement officials and local Phoenix AZ sources, 3500 DUI arrests were made as a result of the DUI task forces (or AZ DUI sobriety checkpoints) set up around the state between Thanksgiving 2010 and through the New Year observed holiday…

Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney You could say the ADHS is not letting any “grass” grow under their feet. By their actions, they are taking their responsibilities very seriously. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is making great strides toward regulation and implementation of the new Arizona Medical Marijuana…

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…

Article by: James Novak, Maricopa County DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney 1) You may find the Maricopa Prosecutor very professional and polite. But if you were arrested or charged with a crime, remember, their job is to convict you. That is what they get paid to do. 2) If you choose to defend yourself without…

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…