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“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

Arizona Court Throws Out Domestic Violence Convictions Over Forensic Nurse Testimony An Arizona appeals court just vacated three convictions because a forensic nurse repeated a non-testifying victim’s account at trial. The...

Can Police Use Your Text Messages to Prove Drug Sales in Arizona? Yes, they can—and a recent Arizona appeals court ruling shows exactly how. In State v. Thompson, decided March 31, 2026, the Arizona Court of Appeals...

Defending Against Arizona Theft Charges If you have been charged with theft, the best defenses usually come from attacking intent, identity, ownership, or value, not from trying to...

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