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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…

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…

By: James Novak, Maricopa County DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Maricopa county has 37, 590 outstanding felony warrants for arrest according to local news sources. The Fugitive Apprehension Unit is going to residential and business locations trying to find convicts who have violated the terms of their probation releases. The Unit is at least partially…

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…