Articles Posted in DUI with Medication

“Motive” as a Reason to Admit Otherwise Inadmissible Evidence at Trial
The Law Office of James Novak Team

When can an Arizona court admit evidence regarding a previous, seemingly unrelated offense during criminal proceedings? The answer is tricky, as there are multiple exceptions to the rule of evidence indicating that testimony about a prior bad act is inadmissible during trial. One such exception is when the evidence speaks to a party’s motive, opportunity,…

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

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

What to Expect After an Arrest for a First-Time DUI in Arizona Arizona treats DUI more seriously than many states. A basic DUI applies when your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 or higher, or when drugs or...

Arizona Aggressive Driving Charges And The Criminal Penalties Drivers Often Do Not Expect Aggressive driving charges in Arizona have increased across the state, and many drivers do not realize how quickly this type of allegation turns into...

Arizona Supreme Court Expands Bedroom Self-Defense Rights In Shared Homes You can assert self-defense from inside a locked bedroom, even when the person trying to come through the door entered the home as a guest of a...

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