Phoenix DUI Law Blog

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…

The state of Arizona has some of the strictest laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs. Despite the more widely accepted use of marijuana for medicinal purposes across the country, driving under the influence of marijuana is still illegal in Arizona. If you have been arrested for a marijuana DUI, Attorney…

When most people hear “driving under the influence” or DUI, they tend to think of drinking and driving. They might even think of illegal drugs such as marijuana. In truth, there are a variety of different substances, both legal and illegal, that can hinder your ability to drive and could result in a DUI charge.…

If you were wrongly arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), we may question the validity of the field sobriety test (FST) results. There are a number of reasons for inaccurate field sobriety test results. Attorney James Novak in Phoenix, AZ, understands how FSTs work (and do not work), and can factor that into your…

DUI defense attorney James Novak provides assertive legal representation to clients accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He can help you understand DUIs and your constitutional rights in Phoenix, AZ, where laws are notoriously strict. Having a thorough understanding of your rights can help you immensely if you are ever pulled…

Arizona is known to have particularly strict laws for those convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is important to understand that there are criminal, civil, and collateral penalties in DUI convictions in the Phoenix, AZ area. When all of these penalties are accounted for, even a first time offender with…