Articles Posted in James Novak Tempe Arizona

Robbery Laws: Robbery crimes in Arizona are charged as Felonies and expose a defendant to harsh prison sentencing
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GILBERT AZ CRIMINAL ATTORNEYS To defend your Gilbert robbery charges you will need an experienced criminal attorney to defend you. A good Gilbert AZ criminal defense will make sure your rights have not been violated; you are treated fairly; build and mount a strong defense case. Gilbert AZ robbery charges are classified as Class 4…

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COTTSDALE JAIL SPACE FOR RENT
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February 25, News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney On March 1, 2011 Scottsdale Police plan to rent space to defendants in other cities valley-wide convicted of non-violent misdemeanors including Arizona DUI charges for up to 48 hours. This alternative is being offered in lieu of spending that time in…

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Synthetic Marijuana (Spice) Bill Signed Permanently into Law; Effective Immediately
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On February 18, 2011 synthetic Marijuana Bill HB 2167 was signed into law, permanently banning use, possession, or sale in Arizona. February 24, News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The permanent ban has now been signed into Arizona law by Governor Jan Brewer, which takes effect immediately. Synthetic Marijuana…

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AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT UPDATE 1
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ADHS announces final rules for the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act on schedule to be published March 28, 2011. Over 2,150 comments were submitted to ADHS regarding the final rules. February 19, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to the official ADHS website, the public comment period for…

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Arizona Felony Theft Laws: Factors that elevates a Misdemeanor Theft to a Felony Theft
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Arizona criminal Lawyer provides insight into Criminal Defense for Theft Charges in Arizona If you face felony theft charges in Arizona it is important that you contact Arizona criminal attorney who defends charges in the jurisdiction where you were arrested or received charges. Felony theft charge convictions can result in severe penalties, incarceration, in prison…

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5 Myths about Hiring an a DUI Attorney
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By: James Novak, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer 1) Myth- Arizona Judges do not like when you hire a DUI defense attorney and it will result in less leniency. FALSE – In fact, the majority of judges in Arizona prefer when the defendant hires a DUI defense Attorney. It makes their job easier. The…

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10 Good Reasons a Maricopa County Judge will consider for Modifying Release Conditions
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Winning Defense Arguments used by top rated Maricopa County DUI or Criminal Defense Attorneys to Modify Release Conditions in your favor. You or someone on your behalf should consult a criminal or DUI defense lawyer in Scottsdale as soon as possible if you have been arrested or taken into custody. Here is just one reason…

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AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT UPDATE
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Public comments on the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act initial rules obviously had an impact based on the new rules posted January 31, 2011 by ADHS. February 3, 2011 Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney It seems like just yesterday the votes on AZ Prop 203 were finally counted, and the…

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Modification of Release Conditions: What to do if your release conditions by the court are unreasonable and too harsh
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Winning arguments used by experienced criminal Attorneys to request modification of your pre-trial release conditions from Scottsdale AZ Custody. Following your arrest for DUI or other Criminal Charges in Scottsdale AZ you will remain in police custody until you appear before the Scottsdale Court Judge who will read you your formal complaint, rights, and pre-trial…

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Modifying Release Conditions: What to do if you can’t post bond to be released from custody
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How Good Phoenix Criminal Attorneys get your Pre-trial Release Conditions Modified Following your arrest and detention you will have an initial appearance before the Phoenix Court Judge. At this time, the Phoenix Court judge will advise you of your pre-trial release conditions. The Judge will let you know if and upon what conditions your release…

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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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