Phoenix DUI Law Blog

Miranda Rights and Your DUI Defense
James Novak Team

“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…

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What to Do at a DUI Checkpoint
James Novak Team

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…

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License Suspension from DUIs and Similar Offenses
James Novak Team

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…

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About James E. Novak

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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 I was facing criminal charges with three priors in my history. Mr Novak was very helpful and got me a lighter sentence than I probably deserved. He is a great attorney and I would highly recommend him.

- A.T.

James worked tirelessly behind the scenes with the prosecution, to decrease my son’s charges to a more reasonable penalty. I could not have asked for a better, more professional attorney. He treated my son with the utmost respect and walked him through every step of a very difficult situation.

- S. G.

Attorney Novak did an outstanding job defending my son. Due to his extensive professional background within the court system, he was successfully able to defend my son during a very difficult time for my family. I highly recommend Attorney James Novak for your legal needs.

- T. G.

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