Phoenix DUI Law Blog

Here at The Law Office of James Novak, we want to make sure that the people of Phoenix have a strong legal advocate on their side. The drunk driving laws of Arizona can be difficult to comprehend given the unique penalties for certain actions. That’s why having an experienced DUI defense attorney on your side…

A breathalyzer is a device that law enforcement uses to measure the amount of alcohol on a driver’s breath. The breathalyzer works in a simple fashion. Drivers are asked to blow into a straw attached to the breathalyzer machine. The breath is analyzed and a read of alcohol content is provided to law enforcement. This…

As a citizen of the United States, you have rights that are guaranteed by the Constitution. Among these rights is the right extended by the Fourth Amendment, which protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. Your Fourth Amendment rights extend to your vehicle, which police officers generally cannot search without a warrant except under certain…

Here at The Law Office of James Novak, we take all legal matters seriously. This includes current laws on the books as well as new laws that are being proposed. Both can have an affect on DUI defense and legal strategies, whether the charge involves alcohol or other controlled substances. For example, a ballot initiative…

We believe in fairness. That’s the bottom line here at The Law Office of James Novak, and it’s one of the reasons why so many people in the greater Phoenix area come to us when they need a defense attorney for drunk driving and drug-related charges. Working with an experienced DUI defense lawyer means that…

The people of Tempe deserve a skilled defense attorney who puts their rights ahead of all else. That’s why so many people turn to The Law Office of James Novak in their time of legal need. For skilled criminal law and DUI defense, we can help. A number of clients have questions about the nature…

While marijuana is also a controlled substance and it’s illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana, the laws related to marijuana DUI will differ from traditional drunk driving laws. There is a matter of use of an illicit substance to consider on top of potential possession as well as driving while under the influence…

Here at The Law Office of James Novak, we believe in giving clients a sense of power over their destiny. This means helping the people of Phoenix know their legal rights following any kind of drunk driving or DUI charge. We offer expert DUI defense and legal advice, with a focus on ensuring people’s civil…

DUI defense attorney James E. Novak is pleased to announce that, on March 17, 2016, Arizona Senate Bill 1228 passed 43 to 13. Exactly one week later, Governor Doug Ducey officially signed the bill into law. The passage of this bill represents a victory for local jurisdictions, as well as for reason over hysteria. According…

At The Law Office of James Novak, we help the people of Phoenix in their time of legal need. This means a focus on justice and fairness in the legal system, and ensuring that the process works for everyone equally. As we’ve mentioned before, by knowing the DUI case stages and the legal process, those…