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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

To be found guilty of disorderly conduct, the defendant’s actions require “intent” and “knowledge” that they were “disturbing the peace”. It’s easier to charge than to get a conviction.
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10 Things Police Don’t Tell You about Phoenix DUI Sobriety Checkpoints. Article Written By: James Novak, Experienced Phoenix DUI Lawyer, & Criminal Defense Attorney This time every year, Phoenix DUI lawyers and criminal defense attorneys start getting pretty busy with DUI violations, and other criminal charges that result from drinking and driving, or other offense…

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Felony DUI: Three aggravating factors that raise a Misdemeanor DUI to Felony DUI charges.
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AZ DUI Law, Felony DUI Penalties “The cost of retaining a good Chandler DUI defense lawyer is far less a price, than fines, fees, costs, and your freedom, if convicted of Felony DUI Charges in Chandler.” If you were arrested for felony DUI charges in Chandler, AZ you should obtain a free consultation with a…

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10 Tips on how to find the best DUI lawyers to defend your charges
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10 Tips to Finding the “Best” DUI Lawyers in Scottsdale – Proven Results! If you face Scottsdale DUI or Criminal charges, you want to hire the best DUI or criminal attorney you can find to defend your charges. This is important because your chances of getting a DUI or criminal charge dismissed in Scottsdale AZ…

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Types of Defenses used to challenge Disorderly Conduct Charges
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“Arrests for Disorderly Conduct in Tempe AZ are not always lawful….Why Good Tempe criminal defense lawyers often get disorderly conduct charges dismissed.” Tempe Disorderly Conduct Charges “Disorderly conduct charges”, also called “disturbing the peace” are common in Tempe. But frequency makes them no less serious. An experienced Tempe criminal attorney will tell you they should…

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

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.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

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
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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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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Prop 207 Doesn’t Cover Giving Marijuana to a Minor Last updated July 30, 2026 · Reviewed by James Novak Arizona’s Court of Appeals has confirmed that Proposition 207’s lighter penalties...

Arizona Fentanyl Trafficking Penalties After HB 2132’s Lower Threshold Arizona fentanyl trafficking penalties reach more people in 2026 than they did a year ago. In April 2026, the state signed House Bill 2132 into law...

Can Police Stop You for Driving in the Middle Lane in Arizona? Yes — under a November 28, 2025 ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court, an officer can lawfully stop you for staying in the middle lane on a Maricopa...

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