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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Release Conditions: How to get harsh criminal release conditions modified.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

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

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DUI Blood Tests: How defend your DUI charges by challenging DUI blood test results
The Law Office of James Novak Team

10 Ways AZ DUI Lawyers Defend Blood Alcohol Tests In same DUI cases, blood alcohol test results can be challenged, and lead to a total dismissal of your Tempe DUI charges. If you were arrested for a Tempe DUI, based on your BAC results that factor alone does not mean you will be “convicted”. In…

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Drunk Driving Charges: How to challenge Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) results
The Law Office of James Novak Team

10 Ways Scottsdale Attorneys Challenge Blood Alcohol Tests In same cases your blood test results can lead to a dismissal of your Scottsdale DUI charges. If you were arrested for a Scottsdale DUI, based on your BAC results that evidence alone does not mean you will be convicted. In fact, some Scottsdale DUI attorneys may…

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Mandatory Sentencing Laws: Types of felony charges that are subject to harsh Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

AZ Felony Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines Despite Arizona’s “Mandatory Sentencing” laws and guidelines for certain felonies a good AZ criminal defense lawyer may still be able to get your felony charges partially or completely dismissed. In alternative they may be able to fight for a reduction in charges to a “Standard Felony” or even a misdemeanor.…

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Felony Convictions: Crimes Subject to Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines
The Law Office of James Novak Team

AZ Felony Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines Even for Arizona’s “Mandatory Sentencing” laws and guidelines for certain felonies, a good AZ criminal defense lawyer may still be able to get your felony charges partially or completely dismissed. In alternative they may be able to fight for a reduction in charges to a “Standard Felony” or even a…

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DUI Arrest: Why you need a Criminal Defense Attorney for DUI Charges
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“Even the Best Arizona DUI Lawyers will hire their own Private Practice DUI Lawyer to represent them if they get an Arizona DUI” AZ DUI Blog By: James Novak, Arizona DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer Defendants who face Arizona DUI charges in Maricopa County have a constitutional right to hire an AZ DUI Lawyer to…

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Differences between Standard Sentencing and Mandatory Sentencing Laws
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Felony Mandatory Sentencing Despite Arizona’s “Mandatory Sentencing Laws” it is still possible for good Arizona criminal defense lawyer to get your DUI dismissed or a reduction in charges for “Standard Felony sentencing”. This would enable you the defendant to be eligible for probation instead of prison time.” Felony Charges in Phoenix If you face active…

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DUI defenses: 10 ways to challenge DUI blood test evidence
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Find out how top Chandler DUI Lawyers Challenge DUI or Drug Blood Alcohol Tests DUI & Drug blood test evidence can be challenged by your Chandler DUI or Criminal Defense lawyer. The results often lead to a dismissal of your DUI or Criminal charges. AZ DUI Laws | Defending Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Test If…

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New AZ DUI Laws SB 1200 Signed and Effective December 31, 2011… But Challenged
The Law Office of James Novak Team

The new AZ DUI law withdraws the right of a jury trial for some DUI defendants. But Arizonans say “not so fast”… June 4, 2011 Arizona News & Editorial Commentary Article By: James Novak, Arizona DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer AZ SB 1200 was signed into law by the Governor Jan Brewer on April 29th,…

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Felony Classifications: How Felony offenses are classified
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Top AZ criminal defense and DUI lawyers agree that early retention is a major factor in getting your felony charges dismissed or other successful outcome in your case. Arizona Felony Charges If you face active AZ felony charges, you already know it is serious. Keep in mind, if you have just recently been arrested or…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Defending Against Arizona Theft Charges If you have been charged with theft, the best defenses usually come from attacking intent, identity, ownership, or value, not from trying to...

Aggravated Domestic Violence Charges in Arizona and the 84-Month Lookback Rule A domestic violence charge in Arizona can escalate quickly when the State alleges prior domestic violence convictions. Many people expect a new...

What to Expect After an Arrest for a First-Time DUI in Arizona Arizona treats DUI more seriously than many states. A basic DUI applies when your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 or higher, or when drugs or...

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