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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Unlawful Discharge of Firearm | Criminal Defense Gilbert AZ
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Gilbert Criminal Attorneys “Early retention of a good Gilbert criminal lawyer, for Unlawful Discharge of Firearm Charges is one of the keys to enable your criminal defense attorney to mounting an effective defense on your behalf.” Unlawful Discharge of Firearm Charges Gilbert AZ Sentencing for Violations of this law in Gilbert, AZ, if convicted, are…

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DUI DEFENSE GILBERT AZ – CHALLENGING BREATH TEST RESULTS
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HOW TOP DUI ATTORNEYS FIGHT DUI CHARGES IN GILBERT, AZ Gilbert AZ DUI Charges If you were arrested in Gilbert AZ for DUI charges you should consult a criminal defense attorney or DUI lawyer who defends DUI charges in Gilbert AZ regularly. Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws and penalties in the country.…

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AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW NEWS
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Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney December 13, 2010 Arizona cities including Phoenix AZ, and Tempe, AZ have already begun passing their ordinances for Dispensary Zoning to regulate the requirements involving medical marijuana dispensaries. These efforts are being made in compliance with the new Arizona Medical Marijuana Law. According to the…

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Arizona laws | Synthetic Marijuana (Fake Pot)
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Phoenix Criminal Attorney | Arizona Criminal Defense If you have been arrested for use, possession, or sale of synthetic Marijuana (fake pot) in Arizona you should consult an experienced Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney or Arizona Drug defense Attorney as soon as possible. Synthetic Marijuana charges are considered very serious charges which carry fierce penalties in…

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ARIZONA MEDICAL MARIJUANA NEWS DECEMEBER 2010
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The Arizona Department of Health Services issued an announcement on Friday December 10, 2010 that they are on track for implementation of the AZ Medical Marijuana Act. According to Will Humble, ADHS Director, an informal draft of the Administrative Code will be released Friday, December…

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MESA ROBBERY CHARGES | ROBBERY LAWS | ROBBERY PENALTIES
The Law Office of James Novak Team

MESA ATTORNEY ROBBERY AND ARMED ROBBERY DEFENSE TACTICS How High Rated Mesa Criminal Attorneys Fight Your Mesa AZ Robbery and Armed Robbery Charges Mesa Robbery or Armed Robbery Charges Mesa robbery and armed robbery offenses are prosecuted very aggressively. If you were charged or arrested in Mesa, AZ for robbery or armed robbery you should…

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5 – SCOTTSDALE CITY COURT STANDARDS
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Criminal Justice Article by: James Novak, Scottsdale DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney All criminal courts in Arizona have standards of etiquette one must follow when attending. Below are the standards adopted by Scottsdale City Court: 1) Dress Code: While most attorneys will appear in suits, you do not need to dress formal. However, clothing should…

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Gilbert AZ Disorderly Conduct Laws, Penalties and Defenses
The Law Office of James Novak Team

DEFENDING DISORDERLY CONDUCT CHARGES IN GILBERT AZ Defenses Tactics used by Top Rated Disorderly Conduct Attorneys in Gilbert AZ to Fight Disorderly Conduct Charges Disorderly Conduct Charges Gilbert, AZ Gilbert Disorderly conduct charges are also known as “disturbing the peace”. If you have been arrested or charged with any disorderly conduct charges in Gilbert, AZ,…

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DUI DEFENSE TEMPE AZ – CHALLENGING BREATH TEST RESULTS
The Law Office of James Novak Team

HOW GOOD TEMPE DUI LAWYERS CHALLENGE BREATH TESTS TO FIGHT YOU DUI CHARGES IN TEMPE AZ Tempe AZ DUI Charges A Tempe DUI Charge is not a conviction. You have a right to plead “not guilty” and to fight your DUI. Your best chance of getting a good outcome or even a DUI dismissal is…

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10 – PHOENIX CITY COURT STANDARDS
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Criminal Justice Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney All criminal courts in Arizona have standards of etiquette one must follow when attending. Below are the standards adopted by Scottsdale City Court which is the Scottsdale Municipal Court: 1 All weapons of any kind are prohibited in the Phoenix Municipal Court building.…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

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...

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...

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