Phoenix DUI Law Blog

DUI Blood Test False Positives and Diabetes
James Novak

There are a number of circumstances that can result in a DUI blood test false positive: diabetes, cough medicines, and vitamin supplements to name a few. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can result in dizziness, wobbliness, and slurred speech, among other impairments. When driving, a sudden drop in glucose levels can be especially scary. Contrary to…

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DUI Arrests and Immigration Status
James Novak

DUI arrests are much more common than most people think. In response to this problem, most states have made DUI penalties more severe in recent years. While anyone who has been arrested for DUI faces potential penalties, the stakes are even higher for immigrants. Depending on where an immigrant is in the immigration process, a…

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Can I Be Charged with DUI When the Car Is Running But I’m Not Driving?
James Novak

DUI laws can be complicated. In the state of Arizona and the city of Phoenix, there are plenty of considerations when it comes to drunk driving charges and arrest. What’s more, actual physical control (APC) debates complicate DUI charges. These APC disputes could lead to people getting charged with drunk driving when when a vehicle…

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Can I Get a DUI for Sleeping in My Car But Not Driving?
James Novak

Drunk driving charges can change your life and potentially even your livelihood. That’s why it’s important to speak with a Phoenix drunk driving defense attorney about your case. Legal help following a DUI arrest can help you keep your life on the right track without detours. Yet DUI cases can become complicated, particularly when laws…

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DUI Issues: What If There Was Insufficient Cause for a Traffic Stop?
James Novak

If you’re charged with drunk driving, it can have a major impact on your life and livelihood. That’s why it’s so important to speak with an experienced Phoenix DUI defense attorney. A skilled lawyer can examine the circumstances of your case and help ensure that all of your rights were observed. Sometimes motorists are pulled…

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DUI and Citizenship: Can They Deny My Application?
James Novak

To be eligible to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, applicants must be persons of “good moral character”. In particular, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) office will look at your record for the past five years. Unfortunately, their judgment of good moral character is entirely subjective. This means if you have been convicted of…

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Penalties for a DUI on a Suspended License
James Novak

Driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona carries harsh penalties. A DUI on a suspended license will carry even harsher penalties. If you were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol while your license was suspended, you need an experienced DUI defense lawyer. Attorney James E. Novak has extensive knowledge and understanding…

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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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