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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Arraignment: Never ignore your Arraignment. Find out what happens if you do not appear, and how it can be used as the first step in your defense.
Law Office of James Novak

Don’t Plead “Guilty” to a Mesa DUI or Criminal Charge before Consulting a Good Mesa DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney. Experienced criminal lawyers may be able to use certain defenses that may lead to a dismissal of your charges. Pleading Guilty verses Not Guilty to Mesa DUI or Criminal Charges Among other reasons, the primary…

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Differences between General Jurisdiction and Limited Jurisdiction
Law Office of James Novak

Find out why the Tempe Criminal Court, for which you have been haled, can reveal a lot about the nature and seriousness of your Tempe DUI or Criminal Charges. If you were arrested or charged with a crime or DUI in Tempe Arizona, you will most likely need to appear in a Tempe Criminal Court.…

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DUI laws differ by state. Arizona has some of the toughest laws and penalties in the county. Find out about Arizona DUI laws and penalties, before you drink and drive.
Law Office of James Novak

How AZ DUI Laws will affect your Phoenix DUI DUI charges in Phoenix, AZ are serious and described as some of the harshest in the country. You should consult an experienced AZ DUI Lawyer or Arizona criminal defense attorney who defends cases frequently in Phoenix Court as soon as possible It makes no difference if…

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Felony DUI (Aggravated DUI): Differences between Misdemeanor DUI and Felony DUI charges)
Law Office of James Novak

AZ DUI Laws, Felony DUI Penalties “The cost of a felony DUI conviction, and it’s consequences in Arizona is far greater than the price of hiring a good Arizona DUI defense lawyer” If you were charged and/or arrested for felony DUI charges in Maricopa County, AZ you should contact an Arizona DUI defense attorney as…

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DUI Arraignment: Find out how to plea at your Arraignment if you wish to invoke your right to defend your DUI charges.
Law Office of James Novak

Don’t Plead “Guilty” to Scottsdale DUI or Criminal Charges Until Consulting a Good Scottsdale DUI Defense or Criminal Defense Lawyer. Experienced criminal & DUI attorneys may be able to use certain defenses, you are not aware of, that will lead to a dismissal of your charges. Arraignments: Pleading guilty or “not guilty” to Scottsdale DUI…

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Criminal Court Arraignment: The purpose of an Arraignment is for the defendant to inform the court their Plea. Find out how to Plea to preserve your right to retain criminal defense.
Law Office of James Novak

Don’t Plead “Guilty” to DUI or Criminal Charge before Consulting a Good DUI and Criminal Attorney who defends Tempe AZ DUI and Criminal Charges Guilty verses Not Guilty plea to Tempe DUI or Criminal Charges Among other reasons, the primary purpose of an Arraignment in criminal court is for you to inform the court on…

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Lawyers for Defense of Drunk Driving: When you hire an attorney to defend your Dui charges, it is more difficult for the Prosecution to convict you. Find out why.
Law Office of James Novak

What Scottsdale Prosecutors for DUI DWI and Drunk Driving Charges Don’t Want You to Know! Hiring an experienced DUI Lawyer who defends drunk driving charges in Scottsdale AZ makes it more difficult for the Arizona Prosecution to get a guilty verdict or convict you. It sends the following clear messages to the prosecution that they…

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DUI Arraignment: Find out how to preserve your rights at your Arraignment.
Law Office of James Novak

Don’t Plead “Guilty” to DUI or Criminal Charges before Consulting a Good DUI DWI Attorney who defend Gilbert AZ DUI charges Gilbert AZ Criminal & DUI Defense for Your Arraignment One of the main purposes of your Arraignment date is to inform the court of how you wish to “plea”. It is never a good…

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Court Jurisdiction: What the location of your hearing reveals about the severity of your criminal charges
Law Office of James Novak

It is unwise to go to Phoenix Criminal or DUI court unrepresented by a good Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney. Doing so places your freedom and future at great risk. If you were arrested or charged with a crime or DUI in Phoenix Arizona, you will need to appear for your Arraignment Phoenix Criminal Court or…

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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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