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September 15, 2014

DUI Defense Strategies: How Lawyers Fight for Their Clients

The team at the Law Office of James Novak in Tempe believes that everyone deserves strong legal defense, no matter what charges they face. This is Constitutionally guaranteed to all citizens of the United States, and by mounting a strong legal defense, we help ensure that the system works for everyone.

The idea of a strong legal defense is important when a person is arrested for drunk driving. We would like to take a basic look at some common DUI defense strategies that can help drunk drivers in their time of legal need.

Focusing on the Circumstances of Your Drunk Driving Arrest

April 20, 2014

What You Should Know About Drunk Driving Cases That Involve Auto Accidents

by James E. Novak, P.L.L.C.

When you or someone that you care about is involved in a drunk driving arrest, it can be a very taxing time. This is why it's so important to seek legal assistance. DUI attorneys will provide you with strong counsel and peace of mind, helping you make sound decisions about all of your legal options. This will be especially crucial if the drunk driving arrest involves a motor vehicle collision or any kind of injury accident. Let's take a brief moment to consider these kinds of accidents right now.

Auto Accidents Caused by Drunk Driving

Drunk driving always has to be taken seriously. According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, there were 31,263 drunk driving arrests in the state of Arizona in 2012. There were a total of 227 alcohol-related driving fatalities in that year.

December 10, 2013

DUI Expungement and Setting Aside Conviction – Explaining the Difference

by James E. Novak, P.L.L.C.

Drunk driving charges need to be taken very seriously. A drunk driving arrest can be a major stain on your record, and it can actually affect your ability to obtain employment during your life. That's why so many people ask our DUI attorneys what they can do if they have been convicted of a driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge.

In many other states, expungement is the best course of action, though statutes are different in Arizona. We'd like to look at this issue of expungement and what we can help clients in the state do if they would like to address the conviction on their criminal record.

About DUI / DWI In Arizona

November 10, 2013

Popular Times for DUI Checkpoints

by James E. Novak, P.L.L.C.

When it comes to fighting for clients, our DUI attorneys will always make sure that your rights are observed in court. It's important that we fight diligently on your behalf to ensure that the system is fair and serves the entire public good. If there are cases of civil liberties not being observed, we need to take them very seriously.

Right now we would like to focus on the nature of sobriety checkpoints, what they are, and when they may be put in place. These checkpoints tend to catch a number of drunk drivers, so it's important that you know how they operate.

About Sobriety Checkpoints