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In this article, we will discuss four types of criminal charges often associated with domestic disputes that put a person at risk for harm or fatality, risk factors, and criminal defense topics. Any one or more of these criminal charges, in absence of injury can be life altering.
Convictions can jeopardize your freedom, leaving you with a long standing criminal record. The four types of charges often coupled with domestic violence crimes are weapons misconduct, aggravated assault, disobeying police orders, and domestic violence charges.

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,…

Petitions to be Accepted by ADHS for Additional Qualifying Debilitating Medical Conditions for AZ Medical Marijuana Use March 30, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney Don’t fret if you have a qualifying debilitating medical condition not initially included on the list. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)…

Final Rules Published by ADHS They’re here! Arizona Department of Health Services Publishes Final Rules for Administration of the AZ Medical Marijuana Act. Two more milestone dates added. March 29, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The ADHS published it’s Final Rules, Physician Certification Form, and Frequently Asked…

Arizona Medical Marijuana Update A closer look at how Arizona dispensary registration certificates will be allocated and awarded by ADHS to medical marijuana dispensary applicants. March 28, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to announcements made on ADHS website, the first issuances of for registration of dispensary…

Final rules scheduled to be published for implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act March 28, 2011…and a look at what’s next. March 27, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney You can look for the final rules to be published by ADHS tomorrow, March 28, 2011, Also, at…

February 25, News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney On March 1, 2011 Scottsdale Police plan to rent space to defendants in other cities valley-wide convicted of non-violent misdemeanors including Arizona DUI charges for up to 48 hours. This alternative is being offered in lieu of spending that time in…

On February 18, 2011 synthetic Marijuana Bill HB 2167 was signed into law, permanently banning use, possession, or sale in Arizona. February 24, News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The permanent ban has now been signed into Arizona law by Governor Jan Brewer, which takes effect immediately. Synthetic Marijuana…

ADHS announces final rules for the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act on schedule to be published March 28, 2011. Over 2,150 comments were submitted to ADHS regarding the final rules. February 19, 2011 News Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to the official ADHS website, the public comment period for…

Public comments on the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act initial rules obviously had an impact based on the new rules posted January 31, 2011 by ADHS. February 3, 2011 Post Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney It seems like just yesterday the votes on AZ Prop 203 were finally counted, and the…