Phoenix DUI Law Blog

“You have the right to remain silent.” This statement is perhaps the most well known of the Miranda Rights, a set of principles designed to protect those under police custody. The Miranda Rights are a vital component of our legal system. They can protect innocent people from unwittingly making a statement that would be incriminating…

Here at The Law Office of James Novak, we help people throughout the greater Phoenix area with various aspects of drunk driving law. This includes DUI defense strategies for hearings and court proceedings as well as advice on what to do if you were previously convicted of drunk driving. With this in mind, we’d like…

Here in Arizona, the laws regarding bicycling and drinking can be a bit complex. You need an experienced DUI defense attorney like James Novak to evaluate your case and provide effective legal representation. If you were riding a motorized bike and were charged with a DUI, James Novak will examine the details of your case…

The 4th of July is a great time for merriment and celebration, but sometimes people take it too far. Time and time again, people often drink to excess for the 4th of July. When they do, they may act irresponsibly, getting behind the wheel even if their BAC is beyond the legal limit. At The…

If you have been charged with a DUI, you have the right to fight those charges and prove your innocence. Attorney James Novak offers DUI defense services to ensure that DUI defendants receive fair representation in a court of law. The team at our practice also works to educate clients about their legal rights when…

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…

Some people may think that drunk driving arrests are a hassle but don’t have long-term effects on your life. That’s wrong. A drunk driving arrest can affect your current and immediate future, placing restriction on employment and potentially making it more difficult for you going forward. Here at The Law Office of James Novak, we…

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…