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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…

Here at The Law Office of James Novak, we help people throughout Phoenix who have been charged with drunk driving. We believe that everyone deserves a fair hearing as well as experienced DUI defense attorneys who offer sound legal advice. This ensure that our system works fairly, and that people are aware of some of…

Driving under the influence of alcohol can have dire consequences for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and anyone else on the road. Understandably, law enforcement has cracked down on alcohol-related offenses in recent years, assigning fines, license suspension, and ongoing consequences that scale with the severity of the offense. While it’s good that our community is discouraging…

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have serious legal consequences, and for a good reason: impaired drivers are a real threat to themselves and others. Accordingly, numerous tests gauge whether a suspected driver is indeed under the influence, and to what extent. However, like many types of tests, it is possible…

DUI in any state is a dangerous offense to both you and the motor vehicles around you. Following an arrest, it’s important that you seek out a skilled DUI defense attorney and legal defense team. We at The Law Office of James Novak have helped countless people around the Phoenix area with their cases, reducing…

A DUI stop can be an extremely stressful situation, especially if you have never been stopped previously. The team at the Law Office of James Novak knows this is true, which is why we think it’s important that you understand your rights and options before an arrest is even made. Our DUI defense attorneys have…

A recent court ruling will have a major impact on the 50,000 Arizona residents who use marijuana for medical purposes. Even if they have a legal right to use medical marijuana, they can still face driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) charges. The Law Office of James Novak takes these cases…

DUI laws and penalties have become increasingly stringent over time, and for a good reason: drinking and driving can have grave consequences for all parties involved. These laws are therefore helpful from a general perspective, but they can also lead to unfair consequences for undeserving drivers. This can be especially problematic when innocent drivers are…

DUI is a serious crime in Arizona, carrying multiple penalties for even a first offense. These penalties are even stricter against underage drinkers, who can be charged with DUI for as much as a single drink. If the gravity of these consequences were not already evident, they were recently brought to the attention of the…

As one of the most skilled and knowledgeable DUI attorneys in the nation, James E. Novak is intimately aware of Arizona DUI statistics and laws, and knows how to use his knowledge to the benefit of his clients. If you have been charged with DUI, you probably already know that our state’s penalties are among…