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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

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.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

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.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

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.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

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
The Law Office of James Novak Team

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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How to get Release Conditions Modified
The Law Office of James Novak Team

How Top Rated Gilbert AZ Criminal Defense Attorneys Get Your Release Conditions Modified (Pre-trial) After your Gilbert AZ DUI or Criminal arrest and detention you will be required to have an initial appearance before the Gilbert Court Judge. The judge will read you your rights, formal charges, and advise you of your pre-trial release conditions.…

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Felony DUI: Due to Arizona’s severe mandatory penalties for Aggravated DUI, you should never plead guilty before consulting a criminal defense attorney.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

If you have been charged with a felony DUI in Arizona, you should consult a Tempe DUI lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case and defense options. A felony DUI in Tempe exposes you to severe penalties if convicted. You will need an experienced Private practice Tempe DUI defense attorney to defend your…

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Find out what “Aggravated Factors” elevate a Misdemeanor DUI to a Felony
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Felony DUI Penalties, AZ DUI Laws Overview “In dollars and “sense” the cost of retaining a good Mesa DUI defense lawyer, is far less a price, than fines, fees, costs, and your freedom, if convicted of a Mesa felony DUI.” If you were charged with felony DUI in Mesa, AZ you should consult a Mesa…

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Felony DUI: The difference between Misdemeanor DUI and Felony DUI charges
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Tempe DUI Lawyer | Felony DUI | AZ DUI Defense | AZ DUI Laws Q. Is a Tempe AZ DUI charge a Felony or Misdemeanor? A. Tempe AZ DUI charges can be classified as either a Felony or Misdemeanor. A majority of Arizona DUI charges are classified as Misdemeanors. Examples of misdemeanor DUI include the…

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Aggravated DUI Penalties: Felony DUI penalties include prison terms, and revocation of driver’s license for 3 years. Find out to effectively defend your charges, and protect your rights.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Felony DUI Penalties, AZ DUI Laws Overview “In dollars and “sense” the cost of retaining a good Scottsdale DUI defense lawyer, is far less a price to pay than the monetary fines, fees, costs, and your freedom, if convicted of a felony DUI in Scottsdale.” If you face felony DUI charges in Scottsdale, AZ you…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Arizona Supreme Court Expands Bedroom Self-Defense Rights In Shared Homes You can assert self-defense from inside a locked bedroom, even when the person trying to come through the door entered the home as a guest of a...

Arizona Appeals Court Ruling in McNulty Highlights Importance of Trial Record in Criminal Defense A recent decision from the Arizona Court of Appeals highlights how the outcome of an appeal often depends on what was preserved in the trial court...

Arizona Court Orders Resentencing After Trial Judge Misses Critical Record Review A recent Arizona Court of Appeals opinion demonstrates how a single procedural mistake during sentencing can result in a complete reversal. When a...

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