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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

DUI & Criminal Charges: How to preserve your rights; and avoid self-incrimination.
Law Office of James Novak

“How good defense Attorneys in Phoenix help you avoid self-incrimination after an arrest for Phoenix DUI or Criminal Charges” Experienced Phoenix Criminal Lawyers may disagree on a variety of topics related to criminal defense. But one thing good criminal defense lawyers will always agree on, is that you preserve your “right to remain silent” and…

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Ways to find a good DUI and criminal defense attorney
Law Office of James Novak

10 Tips to Finding the “Best” DUI Lawyers in Chandler AZ! Why You Need the Best Chandler Criminal Attorney to Defend your Criminal Charges Chandler AZ DUI or Criminal prosecutors, egregiously pursue convictions for DUI & Criminal charges in Chandler. Your chances of getting a DUI or criminal charge dismissed in Chandler AZ, increase dramatically…

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5 Things Prosecutors Don’t Want You to Know about your criminal rights and charges!
Law Office of James Novak

Phoenix Criminal Attorney | DUI DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers Why You Should Exercise Your Right to ‘Remain Silent” following an Arrest for Phoenix DUI or Criminal Charges 1) You do not want to “convict” yourself by verbally accepting guilt of a crime. Do not assume that because you were arrested for a crime, you will…

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What is an Arraignment? What it is, and what happens if you ignore it.
Law Office of James Novak

Don’t Plead “Guilty” to a Chandler DUI or Criminal Charge before Consulting a Good Chandler DUI and Criminal Attorney… Good criminal defense attorneys may be able to use certain defenses that may lead to a dismissal of your charges. Chandler DUI or Criminal Charge – Arraignments – What to Plea Among other reasons, the primary…

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Misdemeanor DUI charges: Why you will need good legal representation to defend the charges.
Law Office of James Novak

An AZ DUI with no aggravating factors is a Class 1 Misdemeanor; but don’t let anyone mislead you into thinking that a “Misdemeanor DUI” in Arizona is not serious. AZ penalties for Misdemeanor DUI are more serious than penalties for a felony in many states. Do not plead guilty of any Arizona DUI charge, before…

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Examining the effects of “knowledge” on Criminal Liability and Criminal Defense
Law Office of James Novak

You should know the difference between two particular AZ Criminal Laws: “One may lead to a dismissal of charges: the other a conviction” Article by: James Novak, DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer Arizona Good AZ Criminal Defense Attorneys – Choose the Right Defenses Arizona has two criminal laws that may involve defenses of “not having…

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Traits and skills and traits to look for when selecting your criminal defense attorney. It may be among the most important decisions of your life.
Law Office of James Novak

15 Traits of Maricopa County Defense Lawyers – Who Often Get Criminal & DUI Charges Dismissed! “Your chances of getting criminal 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…

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Difference between Felonies and Misdemeanors: Q. and A.
Law Office of James Novak

AZ Criminal Defense Lawyer | Felony | Misdemeanor | AZ DUI Defense Q. What is the Difference between a Misdemeanor and Felony in Arizona? A. The main differences between an Arizona Misdemeanor and Felony involve the severity and nature of the crime; and of the severity and nature of the penalties. Some differences include the…

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Criminal and DUI Defenses: “I did not know, it was against the law” does not relieve a defendant of criminal liability.
Law Office of James Novak

“What You Don’t Know, Could Cost You Your Freedom” Article by: James Novak, DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer Arizona Good criminal lawyers can challenge your AZ DUI using different types of defenses; but in Arizona, “I didn’t know” is not one of them. Arizona criminal defense attorneys may challenge your DUI or criminal charges using…

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DUI charges are Criminal Offenses, as opposed to a Civil Citation: Why yu need a criminal defense attorney to defend your DUI – Q & A
Law Office of James Novak

Q and A What You Need to Know About Mesa Charges and Criminal Defense for DUI DWI or Drunk Driving Charges in Mesa AZ Q. Do I need a DUI lawyer for my Mesa DUI? A. Yes. Whether your DUI is a felony or misdemeanor, you should consult an Arizona Criminal Defense or DUI lawyer…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Can You Demand a 12-Person Jury in Arizona Felony Cases? If you are facing felony charges in Arizona, you may assume you are entitled to a 12-person jury under the Sixth Amendment. In some cases, however...

Phoenix Appeals Court Upholds Sexual Assault Conviction Despite Objections to Police Interview If you’re facing serious felony charges in Phoenix and think certain statements made during a police interview might have tainted your trial, a...

New Affirmative Defense for DUI Marijuana or Impairing Metabolite in Arizona On November 20, 2015, the Supreme Court of Arizona decided Dobson v. McClennen (P.3d, 2015 WL 7353847, Arizona Supreme Court 2015)...

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