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Arizona DUI Defense Tips: 7 Things to Avoid
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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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10 things criminal attorneys do to build a case in your defense
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Phoenix Criminal Attorney | Criminal Defense in AZ What you may not realize is that behind the scenes an experienced DUI or Criminal defense lawyer is involved in many activities on your behalf. If you were arrested in Phoenix AZ a DUI or other criminal charge it is important that you consult a private criminal…

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“7 good reasons you need a criminal attorney to defend your DUI charges.
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Experienced Criminal Justice Attorneys in Arizona will build strong winning DUI and Criminal Defense Case against the Arizona Prosecution on your behalf By: James Novak, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer Would you hire an auto mechanic to repair your broken computer? Would you hire a computer repair technician to fix your vehicle? Your answer…

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How to Hire a Good Arizona DUI Lawyer
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“Hiring a good Arizona DUI Attorney can mean the difference between a conviction or total dismissal, or reduction in your charges.” Arizona DUI Attorney If you have been arrested for a DUI in Arizona, you already know Phoenix Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws in the Country. Arizona DUI laws carry severe punishments…

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10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO AFTER A PHOENIX DUI ARREST
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10 Things Actions Top Rated DUI Lawyers or Criminal Defense Attorneys in Phoenix will Advise You to Do to Help Increase Your Chances of Getting your Phoenix DUI Charges Dismissed. If you have recently been arrested for a Phoenix DUI or charged with DUI in Arizona, remember, that does automatically make you guilty. Whether you…

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5 – SCOTTSDALE CITY COURT STANDARDS
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Criminal Justice Article by: James Novak, Scottsdale 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: 1) Dress Code: While most attorneys will appear in suits, you do not need to dress formal. However, clothing should…

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10 – PHOENIX CITY COURT STANDARDS
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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.…

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5 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS – ARIZONA DUI DEFENSES
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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…

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MARICOPA COUNTY ARIZONA BAIL BONDS
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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…

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What it Means When Your Criminal Case is “Scratched”
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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…

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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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