Articles Posted in drunk driving laws

Tempe Police Announce DUI Task Force for St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Tempe Police warn drivers to plan ahead. Tempe Police Department announced this week that it will be working in cooperation with Scottsdale Police, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department, and the AZ Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in a joint DUI Task Enforcement. It is scheduled to take place surrounding the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day festivities, beginning…

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Establishing Driver “Impairment” in DUI Cases
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Establishing driver impairment is the most challenging element of a DUI Elements of a DUI There are three elements of a DUI charge in Arizona. Establishing impairment is the third, and most difficult to confirm. First, the facts need to establish that the motorist must be driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle.…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Asking for a Mistrial in Arizona Can Open the Door to a Second Trial The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on October 26, 2026 that a defendant who moves for a mistrial without conditioning the request on dismissal with...

A New Arizona Law Widens Who Can Provide DUI Treatment Last updated August 31, 2026 · Reviewed by James E. Novak A new Arizona law taking effect on September 12, 2026 changes which professionals can...

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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