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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

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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Aggravated DUI Laws: Find out what aggravating factors will raise a Misdemeanor DUI to a Felony DUI.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

AZ DUI Law & Felony DUI Penalties “The cost of retaining a good Gilbert DUI defense lawyer is far less a price, than fines, fees, costs, and your freedom, if convicted of Gilbert felony DUI Charges” If you were arrested for felony DUI charges in Gilbert, AZ you should contact a Gilbert DUI lawyer as…

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Felony DUI Charges: Find out why you were charged with a Felony DUI instead of a Misdemeanor DUI, and how to defend your charges.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

If you have been arrested for felony DUI in Arizona, you will need to consult a Phoenix DUI lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your charges and defense. A felony DUI in Phoenix exposes you to severe penalties and sentencing if convicted including prison time. You will need an experienced Arizona DUI lawyer who…

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“Probable Cause” for Arrest: If police did not have “probable cause” to arrest you, then the arrest was unlawful.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“No Probable Cause to Arrest” If the Phoenix police did not have “probable Cause to Arrest” the arrest was unlawful. An illegal arrest can lead to a dismissal of your Criminal or DUI charges If you are arrested in Phoenix AZ for a DUI or Criminal charge, an experienced Phoenix DUI or Criminal Defense Attorney…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

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...

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...

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