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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Qualifying Conditions for use of Medical Marijuana in Arizona
Law Office of James Novak

January 12, 2011 News by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The Arizona Department of Human Services website (ADHS.gov) posted Answers to frequently asked questions. Below is the answers to the definition of a qualifying patient, and what medical condition qualify for patients to register for a Medical Marijuana Card which will enable…

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Field Sobriety Tests: Common Defenses for Field Sobriety Test Result Evidence
Law Office of James Novak

Field Sobriety Tests – What Police Don’t Want You to Know How the best Phoenix AZ DUI Attorneys may get your Phoenix DUI Charges dismissed by challenging Field Sobriety Tests AZ Field Sobriety Tests Field Sobriety Tests (FST) is a standardized battery of tests recognized by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…

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Drug Charges: Sentencing Guidelines for Drug Crime Concictions
Law Office of James Novak

Drug Defense Attorney AZ | Drug Possession AZ Drug Possession Laws are strict and the Criminal Justice System is complicated. If you face drug possession charges in Arizona or were arrested for drug charges, you should consult a criminal Attorney who frequently defends drug charges as soon as possible. The severity of a drug possession…

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10 things criminal attorneys do to build a case in your defense
Law Office of James Novak

Phoenix Criminal Attorney | Criminal Defense in AZ What you may not realize is that behind the scenes an experienced DUI or Criminal defense lawyer is involved in many activities on your behalf. If you were arrested in Phoenix AZ a DUI or other criminal charge it is important that you consult a private criminal…

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Gun Crimes: Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm Laws and Penalties
Law Office of James Novak

Tempe Criminal Defense and Criminal Rights The early retention of an experienced Tempe criminal attorney to defend you through the criminal justice system will substantially increase your chance of getting the best possible outcome in your case. Unlawful Discharge of Firearm Charges Tempe AZ Sentencing for Unlawful Discharge of Firearm Charges convictions in Tempe, AZ,…

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Criminal Arrest: Find out what is needed by the Police in order to make a lawful arrest, and your rights in the process
Law Office of James Novak

Scottsdale Arrest | Criminal Rights A good Scottsdale Criminal Defense Attorney or Scottsdale DUI Lawyer will use the defenses applicable to your particular set of circumstances, along with the shield of your protected constitutional rights to try and get your criminal or DUI charges dismissed, reduced or in the alternative the best possible outcome in…

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DUI Breath Test Defenses: “Second Breath Test Out of Range”
Law Office of James Novak

ONE DUI DEFENSE THAT CHANDLER PROSECUTION DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT… Chandler AZ DUI Charges If you face Chandler DUI you should consult a criminal defense attorney or DUI lawyer who defends cases in Chandler AZ as soon as possible. Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws and penalties in the country. However,…

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3500 DUI Arrests from Holiday DUI Task
Law Office of James Novak

News Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to Arizona law enforcement officials and local Phoenix AZ sources, 3500 DUI arrests were made as a result of the DUI task forces (or AZ DUI sobriety checkpoints) set up around the state between Thanksgiving 2010 and through the New Year observed holiday…

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Marijuana Charges: Sentencing Guidelines for Marijuana Convictions. Find out which factors carries the most weight
Law Office of James Novak

Marijuana Sales Penalties Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer If you face Phoenix Marijuana (also known as Pot, Cannabis, or Weed) sales charges, you should consult a Marijuana lawyer or criminal defense attorney who defends Marijuana drug charges in Phoenix, AZ. If convicted, you will be subject to serious punishment. Arizona takes Marijuana sales charges very seriously…

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Robbery Charges: Laws, Definitions and Criminal Defenses for Robbery crimes
Law Office of James Novak

CRIMINAL DEFENSE FOR ROBBERY CHARGES GILBERT AZ How Top Rated Criminal Attorneys Defend Gilbert AZ Robbery and Armed Robbery Charges Gilbert AZ Robbery or Armed Robbery Charges Gilbert Arizona robbery and armed robbery offenses are prosecuted very aggressively. If you face active charges or were arrested in Gilbert, AZ for robbery or armed robbery you…

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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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