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Many state and national campaigns attempt to combat driving under the influence; however, they primarily focus on alcohol and illicit drug use. As such, many people are unaware that Arizona law permits prosecuting individuals for driving under the influence (DUI) involving legal prescription medications. The cases generally focus on the person’s impairment rather than the…

An Arizona appeals court recently affirmed a defendant’s DUI convictions in a DUI case involving the use of prescription drugs, that the defendant claimed were used as prescribed. According to the evidence presented at trial, the defendant was driving down a two-lane road one evening while speeding and passing other vehicles. At some point, the…

Here at The Law Office of James Novak, we want to make sure that all people in and around the Phoenix area understand their DUI defense strategy options. Having a skilled lawyer on your side can make a world of difference. We’ve talked a fair amount about drunk driving charges on this blog, though we…