Phoenix DUI Law Blog

DUI arrests are much more common than most people think. In response to this problem, most states have made DUI penalties more severe in recent years. While anyone who has been arrested for DUI faces potential penalties, the stakes are even higher for immigrants. Depending on where an immigrant is in the immigration process, a…

DUI laws can be complicated. In the state of Arizona and the city of Phoenix, there are plenty of considerations when it comes to drunk driving charges and arrest. What’s more, actual physical control (APC) debates complicate DUI charges. These APC disputes could lead to people getting charged with drunk driving when when a vehicle…

Drunk driving charges can change your life and potentially even your livelihood. That’s why it’s important to speak with a Phoenix drunk driving defense attorney about your case. Legal help following a DUI arrest can help you keep your life on the right track without detours. Yet DUI cases can become complicated, particularly when laws…

A false DUI arrest refers to any sort of incident in which a person is intimidated, coerced, or fooled into a drunk driving arrest. Whatever the case may be, false DUI arrests are an affront not just to the innocent driver but all motorists who believe in the justice system and the rule of law.…

If you’re charged with drunk driving, it can have a major impact on your life and livelihood. That’s why it’s so important to speak with an experienced Phoenix DUI defense attorney. A skilled lawyer can examine the circumstances of your case and help ensure that all of your rights were observed. Sometimes motorists are pulled…

A DUI charge or conviction affects many areas of your life. Whether you are currently going through a divorce and fighting for custody, or you already have a custody arrangement in place, past and pending DUI charges could have a negative impact. If you have recently been charged with a DUI, you need an expert…

To be eligible to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, applicants must be persons of “good moral character”. In particular, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) office will look at your record for the past five years. Unfortunately, their judgment of good moral character is entirely subjective. This means if you have been convicted of…

Driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona carries harsh penalties. A DUI on a suspended license will carry even harsher penalties. If you were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol while your license was suspended, you need an experienced DUI defense lawyer. Attorney James E. Novak has extensive knowledge and understanding…

The people of Phoenix have a strong advocate in our law firm. We offer expert DUI defense strategies, always focused on providing clients with fair hearings and proper legal consideration from the authorities. While law enforcement relies on technology to make assessments of sobriety, sometimes their DUI tests are flawed and inaccurate. A breathalyzer test,…

It is illegal to operate a vehicle if your blood alcohol content, or BAC, is .08 or higher. In the state of Arizona, there are certain factors that could result in an aggravated DUI conviction, or a felony, rather than a misdemeanor charge. Attorney James Novak has a thorough understanding of the different types of…