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3 Things You Need to Know About Miranda Rights
Law Office of James Novak

Miranda warnings are intended to help you avoid running afoul of your constitutional rights if you are in custody, and the police plan to question you regarding your involvement in a crime. Here are three facts revealed about your Miranda Rights that police are not required to tell you. Also provided is a case analysis which illustrates the impact of these factors in an Arizona Supreme Court opinion.

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

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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Burglary Sentencing Guidelines: Burglary charges in Arizona are felonies. All felonies in Arizona call for prison terms. Find out what factors area considered by the judge to determine the length of the prison term, if convicted.
Law Office of James Novak

“Why Mesa criminal lawyers will advise you to hire an experienced criminal Attorney to defend your burglary charges in Mesa AZ” Mesa AZ Burglary ChargesBurglary charges are considered to be victim crimes. Any crime against a victim is considered to be a serious offense. If you were arrested on burglary charges in Mesa AZ, you…

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Arizona Burglary Laws and Classifications: Under Arizona Law, a person may be charged with Burglary if they stole nothing, but “intended” to steal something
Law Office of James Novak

“Find out why top Phoenix criminal attorneys will advise you not to plead guilty before consulting an experienced criminal lawyer in Phoenix AZ who defends burglary charges.” . Phoenix Burglary Charges Burglary charges in Phoenix Arizona are considered to be crimes against or involving a victim and therefore, considered very serious offenses. If you face…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Can You Demand a 12-Person Jury in Arizona Felony Cases? If you are facing felony charges in Arizona, you may assume you are entitled to a 12-person jury under the Sixth Amendment. In some cases, however...

Phoenix Appeals Court Upholds Sexual Assault Conviction Despite Objections to Police Interview If you’re facing serious felony charges in Phoenix and think certain statements made during a police interview might have tainted your trial, a...

New Affirmative Defense for DUI Marijuana or Impairing Metabolite in Arizona On November 20, 2015, the Supreme Court of Arizona decided Dobson v. McClennen (P.3d, 2015 WL 7353847, Arizona Supreme Court 2015)...

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