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Qualifying Conditions for use of Medical Marijuana in Arizona

January 12, 2011 News by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The Arizona Department of Human Services website (ADHS.gov) posted Answers to frequently asked questions. Below is the answers to the definition of a qualifying patient, and what medical condition qualify for patients to register for a Medical…

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3500 DUI Arrests from Holiday DUI Task

News Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney According to Arizona law enforcement officials and local Phoenix AZ sources, 3500 DUI arrests were made as a result of the DUI task forces (or AZ DUI sobriety checkpoints) set up around the state between Thanksgiving 2010 and through…

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AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW TIME-LINE

Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney You could say the ADHS is not letting any “grass” grow under their feet. By their actions, they are taking their responsibilities very seriously. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is making great strides toward regulation and implementation of…

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AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW NEWS

Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney December 13, 2010 Arizona cities including Phoenix AZ, and Tempe, AZ have already begun passing their ordinances for Dispensary Zoning to regulate the requirements involving medical marijuana dispensaries. These efforts are being made in compliance with the new Arizona Medical…

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ARIZONA MEDICAL MARIJUANA NEWS DECEMEBER 2010

Article by: James Novak, Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney The Arizona Department of Health Services issued an announcement on Friday December 10, 2010 that they are on track for implementation of the AZ Medical Marijuana Act. According to Will Humble, ADHS Director, an informal draft of the Administrative Code…

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DEA EMERGENCY BAN ON SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA

Breaking News Article by: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney According to a press release by The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), officials, are using their emergency authority to temporarily control using, possessing, or selling any of five main chemicals used to make synthetic Marijuana (fake pot).…

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Arizona Medical Marijuana Prop 203 Passes – Answers to What Now?

News Article by: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney You have heard by now that after the last vote was counted Arizona voters said “yes” to Prop 203, The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, joining 14 other states in the USA. The measure approves legalizing medical marijuana (pot, weed,…

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Maricopa County’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit to Find and Arrest Those with Outstanding Warrants

By: James Novak, Maricopa County DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Maricopa county has 37, 590 outstanding felony warrants for arrest according to local news sources. The Fugitive Apprehension Unit is going to residential and business locations trying to find convicts who have violated the terms of their probation releases. The…

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ARIZONA CONSIDERING REDUCTION IN CRIMINAL AND DUI SENTENCING

News Article By: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Arizona Fox News reported on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 that lawmakers have advised that serious consideration is being made by legislators to reduce criminal and DUI sentencing as one effort to save Arizona money, and reduce Arizona budget deficits.…

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MESA AZ POLICE MAKE 40 ARRESTS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE

By: James Novak, Mesa DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Mesa Police made a 40 arrests from more that 500 outstanding domestic violence charge outstanding warrants, following a 3 day task force effort in October 2010. According to Mesa Police and Mesa news sources over 20 police agencies statewide participated in…

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