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Articles Posted in Phoenix DUI Lawyer | AZ Misdemeanor DUI DWI Defense

Misdemeanor DUI charges: Why you will need good legal representation to defend the charges.
The Law Office of James Novak Team

October 17, 2011

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An AZ DUI with no aggravating factors is a Class 1 Misdemeanor; but don’t let anyone mislead you into thinking that a “Misdemeanor DUI” in Arizona is not serious. AZ penalties for Misdemeanor DUI are more serious than penalties for a felony in many states. Do not plead guilty of any Arizona DUI charge, before…

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