Articles Posted in AZ DUI Court Jurisdiction

To be found guilty of disorderly conduct, the defendant’s actions require “intent” and “knowledge” that they were “disturbing the peace”. It’s easier to charge than to get a conviction.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

10 Things Police Don’t Tell You about Phoenix DUI Sobriety Checkpoints. Article Written By: James Novak, Experienced Phoenix DUI Lawyer, & Criminal Defense Attorney This time every year, Phoenix DUI lawyers and criminal defense attorneys start getting pretty busy with DUI violations, and other criminal charges that result from drinking and driving, or other offense…

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Examining the effects of “knowledge” on Criminal Liability and Criminal Defense
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You should know the difference between two particular AZ Criminal Laws: “One may lead to a dismissal of charges: the other a conviction” Article by: James Novak, DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer Arizona Good AZ Criminal Defense Attorneys – Choose the Right Defenses Arizona has two criminal laws that may involve defenses of “not having…

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Traits and skills and traits to look for when selecting your criminal defense attorney. It may be among the most important decisions of your life.
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15 Traits of Maricopa County Defense Lawyers – Who Often Get Criminal & DUI Charges Dismissed! “Your chances of getting criminal charges dismissed increase with an attorney who can present a “compelling argument”, over an attorney who has a stronger argument, but presents it less persuasively.” – James Novak, AZ DUI & Criminal Defense Trial…

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Criminal and DUI Defenses: “I did not know, it was against the law” does not relieve a defendant of criminal liability.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

“What You Don’t Know, Could Cost You Your Freedom” Article by: James Novak, DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer Arizona Good criminal lawyers can challenge your AZ DUI using different types of defenses; but in Arizona, “I didn’t know” is not one of them. Arizona criminal defense attorneys may challenge your DUI or criminal charges using…

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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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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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