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Case Results
Client: State v. TL
Court: Mesa City
Charge: Super Extreme DUI
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. SR
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Drugs and DUI
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. DS
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Aggravated DUI
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. BB
Court: Mesa City
Charge: Drug & Alcohol DUI
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. DF
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Drugs
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. LB
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Trespass
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. CF
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Drugs
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. JG
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Aggravated Assault
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. SR
Court: Tempe City
Charge: Extreme DUI
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. RW
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Aggravated DUI
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. NR
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Drugs
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. AC
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Drugs
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. DA
Court: West Mesa Justice
Charge: DUI
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. PM
Court: Superior Court
Charge: Felony Aggravated Assault
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Client: State v. SA
Court: Scottsdale City
Charge: Extreme DUI
Result: CASE DISMISSED
Law News
- Tempe, AZ a City under Assault with Crime Assault and related victim crimes carry the most severe penalties of all crimes in Arizona Violent crimes continue to plague Tempe AZ, especially on, and near Arizona State University (ASU). Tempe Police reported #911 and other calls for help had increased by 97 percent in 2012 over 2011, and ....
- US Supreme Court Rules No Warrant Needed to Collect DNA if Arrested Impact of Maryland v. King Ruling on Arizona: What it gives and what it takes. Privacy rights were outweighed by law enforcement interests in the United States Supreme Court's June 3rd ruling in Maryland v. King. In this case, the Court was divided 5-4 over the question of DNA sample collection. All ....
- Will Tough Arizona DUI Laws Get Even Tougher? How National Agency's Recommendations Will Impact Arizona Drivers Arizona has tough DUI laws. They may get tougher, but not by much. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an independent federal agency, recently recommended, among other things, that the blood alcohol threshold be dropped ....
- Phoenix to Conduct Largest Gun Buyback Program in City's History The Mayor of Phoenix AZ recently announced plans for the largest Gun Buyback Program to be held in May 2013. It is being funded by an anonymous donation of $100,000.00. A Gun Buyback Program is an organized jurisdictional effort to compensate gun owners in return for their guns. The goal is to take ....
- AZ Drug DUI Arrests Increase in 2012 "Use of Prescription Medication an Epidemic and DUI hazard" The National Center for Disease Control (CDC) describes use of prescription medication as an epidemic and the fastest-growing drug problem in the Country. It is said that more teens are using prescription medicine than cocaine, meth and ....
- The US Supreme Court to Hear Landmark DNA Evidence Case The Verdict could have national impact on when law enforcement can collect DNA evidence from suspects. On November 9, 2012, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a criminal DNA testing case, Maryland v. King (12-207), which could result in nation-wide impacts. The defendant's DNA samples ....
- US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Landmark DUI Blood Test Case The 4thAmendment right put to the test: Unlawful search and seizure On September 25, 2012, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear Missouri, Petitioner v. Tyler G. McNeely. The decision could affect DUI blood test consent cases throughout the nation. The high court will rule on the issue of when the ....
- Arizona's "Show me your papers" immigration provision starts now On September 18, 2012, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton released the temporary restraining order on the immigration provision in SB 1070 A.R.S. 11-1051 (B). The action was pursuant to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the matter in June 2012. At the center of a two year legal batter, is the ....
- DUI - DWI Task Forces: Early Start-up and Strong Presence Phoenix and East Valley Cities Police announced that DUI Task Forces were set up on Wednesday May 23, 2012 and will run through Monday May 28, 2012 during the Memorial Day weekend. They are targeting Phoenix and East Valley Cities in Maricopa County have already made arrests for drivers impaired due to alcohol or drugs. A ....
- Arizona HB 2374 - Deferred Prosecution Law to take effect July 2012 "New AZ Criminal Law helps felons accused of less serious crimes avoid prison; reduces Arizona costs; and provides relief for overcrowded prisons". News & Law Review By: Law Office of James Novak, PLLC, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Firm On March 21, 2012, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into ....
- New AZ DUI Laws SB 1200 Signed and Effective December 31, 2011... But Challenged The new AZ DUI law withdraws the right of a jury trial for some DUI defendants. But Arizonans say "not so fast"... June 4, 2011 Arizona News & Editorial Commentary Article By: James Novak, Arizona DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer AZ SB 1200 was signed into law by the Governor Jan Brewer on April ....
- Medical Marijuana Law Update Petitions to be Accepted by ADHS for Additional Qualifying Debilitating Medical Conditions for AZ Medical Marijuana Use March 30, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney Don't fret if you have a qualifying debilitating medical condition not initially ....
- Arizona Medical Marijuana Update Final Rules Published by ADHS They're here! Arizona Department of Health Services Publishes Final Rules for Administration of the AZ Medical Marijuana Act. Two more milestone dates added. March 29, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The ADHS published ....
- Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Certificates Arizona Medical Marijuana Update A closer look at how Arizona dispensary registration certificates will be allocated and awarded by ADHS to medical marijuana dispensary applicants. March 28, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to announcements ....
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT NEWS UPDATE Final rules scheduled to be published for implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act March 28, 2011...and a look at what's next. March 27, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney You can look for the final rules to be published by ADHS tomorrow, ....
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