Underdog Blog – Fairfax Criminal Defense Lawyer | Virginia DUI Attorney

Fairfax prosecutorial flexibility to suit the situation is claimed by the county's chief commonwealth's attorney / prosecutor to be his approach to prosecution. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I have this mid-June 2025 short video of Steve Descano at the ready, in which he distinguishes...

Drug running [DR] can be proven by your online activities, and all the more so when you admit to your connection to those activities. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I am amazed at how often Virginia criminal defendants bring themselves closer to an arrest, prosecution,...

Identification is an essential element for a prosecutor to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that unduly suggestive ID procedures must be challenged tooth and nail by the defense. The Virginia Supreme Court explains that the federal Supreme Court...

Speedy trial rights (STR) are a vital part of the Bill of Rights. U.S. Const. Amend. VI. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I have obtained dismissal relief for the violation of this right. A qualified Virginia criminal defense attorney will know that in addition to...

Fairfax drug court (FDC): Is it hype more than help or the reverse? As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that it is better to have one's criminal prosecution dismissed than convicted, but also know that it is more desireble to have an outright prosecution...

Fairfax Veterans Treatment Docket (FVTD)- Is it worth your while? As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that this is not an option in every Virginia County. What does this docket entail? First, several years ago this aspect of the Fairfax courthouse got spearheaded partly...

Mental health (MH) is often part of Virginia criminal defense. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that illegal drug users often are self medicating rather than merely seeking a thrill or the equivalent of relaxing with alcohol. Alcoholism has been classified as a MH...

Visa (V) holders represent a high percentage of the Northern Virginia population. The diversity of cultures, languages, religions, and national and ethnic backgrounds in Fairfax and beyond help make this a wonderful and vibrant place in which to live and work. As a Fairfax criminal...

Circumstantial evidence (CE) is distinguished from direct evidence, which is evidence that can prove a matter without needing deduction nor induction. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that CE "is competent and is entitled to as much weight as direct evidence provided that the...

Drug scheduling and Virginia sentencing defense are key things to consider when fighting your controlled substance prosecution, whether that be for allegations of  possession / use, dealing, or manufacturing. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I have successfully defended hundreds of people accused of controlled substance...