Articles Posted in Marijuana DUI laws

How to Defend Your Medical Marijuana DUI Charges in Arizona
Law Office of James Novak

The Arizona Court of Appeals recently outlined ways in which a qualified medical marijuana user can establish an affirmative defense for their DUI charges. Here are 3 ways a person facing Medical Marijuana DUI offense can establish an affirmative defense; as well as 10 other marijuana DUI defenses that can be used. Other featured topics include the burden of proof for affirmative defenses, marijuana DUI penalties, and what a criminal defense can do to help you defend your charges.
10 other common challenges for Marijuana DUI charges;
How a criminal attorney can defend your Marijuana DUI charges

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Marijuana DUI: The Impact of Montgomery V. Harris in Arizona
Law Office of James Novak

Arizona Court of Appeals rules non-impairing Marijuana ingredients qualify for DUI prosecution. A recent Marijuana DUI dismissal was overturned in favor of the state and moved for continued prosecution in the Arizona Court of Appeals. The main legal issue was whether or not a motorist could be prosecuted for Marijuana DUI when the only evidence…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

How Does a Court Determine if a Juvenile’s Confession is Voluntary? Under Arizona law, courts must assume that any juvenile suspect’s confession to a crime is involuntary, unless there is reason to think otherwise...

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