Drunk Driving

March 14, 2014

What You Should Know About Alcohol Treatment Classes After DUI

Drunk driving arrests can be very stressful, and we find that many times people who are convicted of drunk driving do not know what penalties they face or what their legal options are. DUI attorneys will provide you with crucial information following a drunk driving arrest, which will allow you to understand the nature of the penalties you face as well as the best legal options for your situation.

One of the things that a number of clients ask us about is the nature of alcohol treatment classes and drunk driving schools following a DUI arrest. Let's take a moment to consider these matters and what this all entails.

Penalties for Drunk Driving

January 22, 2014

Filling Out Job Applications After a DUI

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

There are various legal penalties that you will face following a DUI/DWI (driving under the influence/driving while intoxicated) conviction. These include fines, probation and/or jail time, license suspension, and so on. Yet even after the conviction, some people may have to deal with a stigma regarding their conviction. This is may be true with regard to your future employment since many employers do ask questions about your criminal record.

Our DUI attorneys have fielded a number of questions from people throughout the state regarding job applications and job interviews. We'd like to provide some straightforward advice about these matters so you ca proceed smartly in the future.

Considering the Job Application

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 20, 2013

What to Expect During DUI Hearings

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

If you have been accused and arrested for a drunk driving charge, there are serious consequences that you can face. Your life may be changed for years because of punishments for your actions as well as what is put on your record. This is why it's important to consider the assistance of DUI attorneys. Defense lawyers can advise you on proper legal strategies and help you make the best choices regarding your legal rights and options.

Right now we'd like to look at some of the basics when it comes to DUI/DWI hearings so that you have a general idea about what to expect.

About DUI / DWI Charges

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