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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Arrest Warrants: How to find out if you have an arrest warrant, and the safest way to take care of it.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“It may be possible to get your Scottsdale Arrest Warrant Quashed (cancelled) by Retaining a Criminal Defense Attorney.” Arrest Warrants Scottsdale AZ Basically, an arrest warrant is a legal order issued in the name of the State of Arizona which provides legal authority for the police or law enforcement to make an arrest. The two…

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Phoenix Drug Possession Charges: To be convicted of Drug Possession Charges, Arizona Laws require the defendant to have “knowledge” that they possessed illegal drugs.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“Common areas of defense that experienced criminal lawyers target for to defend drug possession charges that may lead to dismissal”. Arizona Drug Possession Charges If you were arrested for drug possession charges in Phoenix AZ, your future and freedom are at stake. You should consult an attorney who defends drug charges to discuss your matter…

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Drug DUI charges and Medication DUI charges officially surpassed the number of Alcohol DUI charges in 2011.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“Under Arizona Drug DUI Laws, a person may be charged with DUI even if they did not consume any alcohol or illegal drugs. Find out how experienced DUI lawyers challenge Drug DUI charges that may lead to dismissal.” Arizona Drug DUI – Medication DUI Charges In Arizona, you may be charged with Drug DUI under…

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Drug and Medication DUI charges in Arizona: With probable cause, the mere presence of a drug in your system is enough for the Scottsdale Police to charge a driver with DUI.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“In Arizona a you can be charged with DUI even if they did not consume any alcohol or illegal drugs. Find out what defenses experienced DUI lawyers use to challenge Drug DUI charges.” Arizona DUI with Medications – Drug DUI Charges You may be charged with Drug DUI under Arizona Drug DUI law A.R.S. §…

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How to get your DUI Scottsdale Police Report.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“5 Facts about getting a Scottsdale Police Report for DUI or criminal Charges” “How do I get a copy of my Scottsdale Police Report for my DUI?” You can obtain a copy of Scottsdale Police report for DUI or Criminal Charges in one of two ways: 1) Mail; or 2) In person. To obtain a…

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Best Maricopa County Defense Lawyers: 15 traits that distinguish the best DUI lawyers from good ones.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

15 Traits of criminal Lawyers who get Maricopa County Defense AZ charges for DUI Dismissed! “Your chances of getting charges dismissed increase with an attorney who can present “a compelling argument”, over an attorney who has a stronger argument, but presents it less persuasively.” – James Novak, AZ DUI & Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer and…

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Finding the Best Criminal Attorneys: Gilbert AZ has many good DUI attorneys. But certain traits they possess, will help you find the best to defend you.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“15 traits that the best criminal attorneys process” The best criminal defense attorneys must possess many important traits. Here we’ll look at 15 traits that separate good DUI lawyers from the best DUI lawyers who defend Criminal and DUI charges in Gilbert Arizona: 1. Experience, Experience, Experience. You want to know how much experience the…

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DUI defenses: DUI defenses must carefully be selected by your attorney. The best defense strategies are those that will prove to be the most effective given the unique facts of your case.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

What Makes a Good Phoenix AZ Criminal Defense Lawyer the Best The Best DUI Lawyers Choose the Right Defense Strategies For starters, the Best DUI defense lawyers in Phoenix AZ, chooses the right defenses and Defense strategies. Effective defenses must be carefully selected and tailored to fit each defendant’s set of circumstances. A good criminal…

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DUI Task Force police can legally stop you to conduct a DUI investigation simply based on the number of your vehicle in the line-up.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“You have the right to defend your Mesa DUI charges, no matter what events led to the arrest. But you chances of actually getting the DUI charges dismissed increase drastically if you are being defended by a good Mesa DUI lawyer.” Mesa AZ DUI Charges If you were arrested by a Mesa DUI Task Force…

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Burglary Sentencing Guidelines: Burglary charges in Arizona are felonies. All felonies in Arizona call for prison terms. Find out what factors area considered by the judge to determine the length of the prison term, if convicted.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“Why Mesa criminal lawyers will advise you to hire an experienced criminal Attorney to defend your burglary charges in Mesa AZ” Mesa AZ Burglary ChargesBurglary charges are considered to be victim crimes. Any crime against a victim is considered to be a serious offense. If you were arrested on burglary charges in Mesa AZ, you…

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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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