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News Article By: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Arizona Fox News reported on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 that lawmakers have advised that serious consideration is being made by legislators to reduce criminal and DUI sentencing as one effort to save Arizona money, and reduce Arizona budget deficits. The cost to house just…

By: James Novak, Mesa DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Mesa Police made a 40 arrests from more that 500 outstanding domestic violence charge outstanding warrants, following a 3 day task force effort in October 2010. According to Mesa Police and Mesa news sources over 20 police agencies statewide participated in targeting those with outstanding domestic…

1) Who will be your Lawyer (For Law Firms with multiple attorneys)? And who is actually handling your case including evidence investigation, court appearances, answering questions you have, and completing the work from start to finish? Fact: Sometimes your Arizona DUI or Criminal attorney gets reassigned to another case midway through yours. Many times, work…

By: James Novak, Tempe Criminal and DUI defense Attorney Several Police Auctions are scheduled for the month of November 2010. The scheduled dates, times and locations can be found in your local newspapers in the jurisdiction for which the auction will be held. The auction schedules are also posted on social websites, and auction websites…

By: James Novak, Tempe criminal defense and DUI Attorney According to a spokesperson for the Tempe Police Department, ASU is now being patrolled by both the City of Tempe Police and the ASU Police. Following the second homicide at ASU in five months as of November 2010, Tempe and ASU police have increased presence in…

By: James Novak Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Various Media Sources and Statements released by Phoenix Police Management indicate that between 20 and 40 police officers are under investigation for fraud and misconduct, by the Arizona Attorney General. The allegations are that the officers were collecting payment for off-duty security jobs they allegedly did…

BY: James Novak, Tempe AZ DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Here are 10 Tempe Court rules you need to know before your criminal or DUI court hearing in Tempe Arizona: 1) All mobile devices are to be powered down or turned off while in the courtroom. 2) Weapons are prohibited. No food, chewing gum, or…

By: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney After the reality of a DUI arrest sets in, you are overwhelmed and realize you need an Arizona DUI Lawyer to defend you. And you wonder if you can afford a good DUI or Criminal defense lawyer. First, you should ask yourself can I afford “not”…

By: James Novak, Arizona DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney If you are arrested for a DUI in Arizona, there are things you can do to increase your chances of getting a good outcome in your case. It begins with you. Here are at least 10 things you can to do or begin to do within…