Articles Posted in domestic violence charges

October – National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Law Office of James Novak Team

October 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of the observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every nine seconds a woman in the United States is beaten. Three women a day in the USA lose their lives. But victims are not limited to women. Victims can be men, children, brothers, sisters, grandparents, or other familial relationship.…

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Domestic Violence: Why victims are often charged or arrested
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Domestic Violence Charges The police and prosecution take domestic violence very serious. They egregiously pursue convictions in these cases because they are considered to be a crime against a victim. Domestic violence refers to a familial relationship. The victim may be a spouse, partner, brother, sister, grandparent, child, or other persons residing together. Police have…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Prop 207 Doesn’t Cover Giving Marijuana to a Minor Last updated July 30, 2026 · Reviewed by James Novak Arizona’s Court of Appeals has confirmed that Proposition 207’s lighter penalties...

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Can Police Stop You for Driving in the Middle Lane in Arizona? Yes — under a November 28, 2025 ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court, an officer can lawfully stop you for staying in the middle lane on a Maricopa...

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