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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…

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…

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)…

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 Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer Once Arizona vote counting is completed, a race is not always over. Arizona has laws that trigger an automatic recount. These situations are outlined specifically in A.R.S. 16-661 section 4. The law reads as follows: “A.R.S. 16-661. Automatic recount; requirements; exemption A. A recount…

By: James Novak, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer What is a Phoenix Grand Jury Indictment? Phoenix Felony criminal charges require a finding of probable cause. In some cases, probable cause is found by a grand jury. A grand jury is a group of fifteen citizens who are presented evidence by a prosecutor. The grand…

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 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…