Underdog Blog – Fairfax Criminal Defense Lawyer | Virginia DUI Attorney

Aggravated assault (AA) is worse of a Virginia conviction than simple misdemeanor assault. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I have defended hundreds of people prosecuted for assault crimes. When I first meet with a potential assault client, I usually preface their telling me what happened...

DWI negotiating is a skill and art -- as is everything about criminal defense -- that can make a huge difference for a criminal defendant when well executed. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I approach plea dealing by first clearing any mental cobwebs or other...

Dismissing multiple Virginia criminal counts can be more of a challenge than obtaining the dismissal of only one criminal charge against a defendant. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I recently achieved such a feat through close teamwork with my client being prosecuted for over five...

Testify or not. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer I know that getting on the witness stand -- or remaining silent --  is one of the most critical decisions you can make in court. Make sure that your Virginia criminal lawyer fully prepares you to present...

Avoid immigration risks from your Virginia DUI prosecution and any other prosecution. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer and Virginia criminal defense  attorney, I have been blessed with having been in prior law partnership for ten years with a top-notch immigration lawyer, and having consulted many...

Virginia criminal trial dates are opportunities to obtain advantage and victory for defendants. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I hear from many clients after we leave the courtroom with success, that they lost sleep while awaiting their court date, despite my reassurances that part of...

Virginia DUI reckless driving -- often known as wet reckless -- is frequently the negotiating goal of defendants who recognize a good chance that they will lose at trial for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. As a Fairfax DWI lawyer, I am...

Police demanding honesty riddles bodycamera footage produced in discovery by the Fairfax prosecutor's office and beyond. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I repeatedly hear police urge "Be honest" when seeking admissions from criminal suspects. More recently, a Virginia police video that I reviewed showed a...

Police credibility is not guaranteed. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know it is vital to make sure judges and jurors know the same. Yes, it is convenient timewise for a judge to treat police testimony as credible unless clearly shown otherwise. However, judicial oaths...

Listening closely and deeply by attorneys to Virginia DWI and criminal defendants is essential. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know how important it is for me from the outset to fully engage with my clients, for fully and deeply listen to them, and to...