Articles Posted in Underage Drinking

Arizona’s Underage DUI Laws
James Novak

Most drivers are aware that the blood-alcohol limit in Arizona is .08 for adults. Indeed, the .08 limit has been the federal standard for intoxication since 1996, when Congress mandated all states decrease their limits to .08 or risk a loss of federal highway funding. Since then, states have maintained the .08 limit. However, just…

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There Are Stiff Penalties for Minors Using Fake IDs to Purchase Alcohol
James Novak

The Law Office of James Novak is here for clients throughout the greater Tempe area who have been charged with drunk driving or drunk driving-related offenses. While the decision to drive under the influence is a serious offense, you are entitled to have a skilled DUI defense attorney on your side to provide legal counsel.…

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The Penalties for Underage Drinking and Driving Are Severe
James Novak

When motorists are caught driving under the influence, it’s important that they have skilled attorneys on their side, ones who will respect their legal rights and assist them with their case. That’s precisely what we offer at The Law Office of James Novak. We have been helping people throughout the greater Tempe area with effective…

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James E. Novak participates in several legal organizations including The Arizona Attorneys For Criminal Justice, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and others.

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