Phoenix DUI Law Blog

DUIs and Jail Time
James Novak Team

In the state of Arizona, DUI and jail time go hand in hand. The state’s DUI penalties are among the toughest in the nation, and you can bet that if you are convicted of a DUI, you will spend at least 24 hours in jail. That’s one of the reasons why those who are arrested…

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Filling Out Job Applications After a DUI
James Novak Team

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…

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Getting Auto Insurance after a DUI
James Novak Team

There’s no question that a DUI conviction will affect your life in more ways than you can possibly imagine. Even after you are permitted to drive again, getting insurance may prove a very difficult task. Especially in a state with DUI laws as tough as those in Arizona, DUI and auto insurance problems practically go…

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DUI – Misdemeanor vs. Felony
James Novak Team

Arizona is known as one of the toughest states in the union with regard to DUI laws for good reason. Even misdemeanor DUIs carry with them consequences that can haunt a person for a lifetime. It stands to reason, then, that Arizona DUI felony charges should be avoided at all costs. If you are facing…

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DUI Expungement and Setting Aside Conviction – Explaining the Difference
James Novak Team

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…

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What to Expect During DUI Hearings
James Novak Team

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…

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Underage DUIs – Penalties
James Novak Team

In communities such as Tempe, underage DUIs are dealt with as harshly as, if not more harshly than, adult DUIs. That is why it is of utmost importance for those who are under the age of 21 and facing DUI charges to seek out experienced DUI attorneys, such as James E. Novak, who understand how…

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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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