Criminal Justice Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney All criminal courts in Arizona have standards of etiquette one must follow when attending. Below are the standards adopted by Scottsdale City Court which is the Scottsdale Municipal Court: 1 All weapons of any kind are prohibited in the Phoenix Municipal Court building.…
Continue reading ›Criminal Law Article by: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney As a citizen you have certain protected constitutional rights both under Federal and Arizona State Law. The fact that you were arrested does not change that. In fact, your constitutional rights were violated before, during, or after your arrest, a good DUI or…
Continue reading ›Arizona Criminal Justice Arizona | Phoenix DUI Defense By: James Novak, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer A bail bond is also known as an Appearance Bond. If you were arrested in Phoenix Arizona, or anywhere in Maricopa County, you may be required to post bond in order to be released. If you have been…
Continue reading ›Phoenix DUI Lawyer | Criminal Rights Phoenix AZ Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney If were arrested for a Phoenix DUI or Criminal Charges in Phoenix, or other cities within Maricopa County, sometimes you will learn your Initial Appearance Hearing was “scratched” from the docket. People often want to know if…
Continue reading ›Criminal Justice Article by: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Arizona Drug penalties and sentencing laws can be found in A.R.S. Title 13 Chapter 34: DRUG OFFENSES 13-3401 to 13-3461. Penalties and Sentencing for drug charge convictions in Arizona rely on several factors: 1) How much of an illegal substance or controlled substance…
Continue reading ›By: James Novak, Tempe DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney If you have been charged or arrested for any type of DUI in Tempe Arizona, there are many defenses and compelling arguments that an experienced Tempe DUI attorney can use to fight your DUI charges, depending on the facts of your DUI case. The specific defense…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›Criminal Justice Article by: James Novak, Chandler DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney All criminal courts in Arizona have standards of etiquette one must follow when attending. Below are the standards adopted by Chandler City Court known as the Chandler Municipal Court: 1) All weapons, food, drink, and gum are prohibited in the Court building. 2)…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
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