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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

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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DUI Blood Test Results: Defenses for DUI Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) evidence
The Law Office of James Novak Team

10 Ways Gilbert DUI Lawyers Defend Blood Alcohol Tests DUI blood alcohol test results evidence can be challenged by your Gilbert DUI Attorney. In some cases, this can lead to a total dismissal of your Gilbert DUI charges AZ DUI Law | Defending Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Test If you were charged with a DUI…

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Felony Theft Laws: Factors that raise theft to felony theft charges
The Law Office of James Novak Team

The best criminal Arizona criminal attorneys agree that your chances of getting a case dismissed, charges or sentencing reduced or otherwise best outcome in your case, is to hire a private practice criminal attorney to defend your Chandler AZ charges. Felony Theft Charges Gilbert AZ First, if you face felony theft charges in Gilbert AZ…

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Robbery Charges: Robbery Laws, Definition and Classification
The Law Office of James Novak Team

The best Phoenix criminal attorneys agree that failure to hire a good private practice Arizona defense attorney for AZ robbery charges is a fast track to conviction. Arizona classifies robbery as a Class 4 Felony under Arizona State Criminal law Code A.R.S. 13-1902. If you are charged or arrested for this offense in Phoenix AZ…

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What is Felony Theft?
The Law Office of James Novak Team

How the best Arizona criminal attorneys defend felony theft charges. Find out one of the most important defenses used by experienced Scottsdale criminal lawyers. Felony Theft Charges Scottsdale AZ If you face felony theft charges in Scottsdale AZ it is important that you contact a criminal attorney who defends charges in Scottsdale AZ. Felony theft…

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DUI Blood Tests: Reasons why police decide to get DUI blood test evidence
The Law Office of James Novak Team

If you were arrested for an AZ DUI arrest based on your BAC results, does not automatically mean you will be convicted. Good Phoenix DUI attorneys may be able to use the blood test evidence to defend you, and get your charges dismissed. DUI charges in Phoenix based on Blood Test Results If you were…

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Types of theft offenses that are charged as Felonies
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Defense strategies used by the best Arizona criminal attorneys who defend felony theft charges in Chandler AZ. Felony Theft Charges Chandler AZ Put simply, theft is the illegal act of taking or using someone else’s property or services without their permission, consent or payment. In Arizona, you can be charged with “theft” if you accept…

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Arizona Theft Laws: Factors that raise a theft crimes to a Felony Theft offense
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Defense strategies used by the best Tempe criminal attorneys to challenge felony theft charges. Felony Theft Charges Tempe AZ A theft charge in general, is the illegal act of taking or using another’s property or service without permission, consent or payment. Many people do not realize that in Arizona it is also considered “theft” for…

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How to Get Pre-Trial Release Conditions Modified
The Law Office of James Novak Team

What Experienced Tempe Criminal Attorneys Can Do to Get Your Release Conditions Modified (Pre-trial) After your Tempe arrest and detention you will have an initial appearance before the Tempe Court Judge. The Tempe Court judge will advise you of your pre-trial release conditions. They will let you know if and upon what conditions your release…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

How Arizona Post-Conviction Relief Petitions Are Handled After a Guilty Plea Even if you accepted a plea and started serving your sentence, you may still have legal grounds to challenge the outcome. Arizona law provides a...

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...

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