[caption id="attachment_82170" align="alignright" width="225"] Naysayers may neigh- Fairfax criminal lawyer on winning[/caption] Naysayers are many, but the criminal defendant must pursue victory, says Fairfax criminal lawyer Naysayers -- those who too quickly insist that risks will fail -- can abound in courthouses, even among some otherwise excellent...
Court dates for DWI and criminal cases are not exercises in rarefied, genteel lawyering, but are non-physical combat for obtaining the best possible results for defendants whose liberty and reputation are on the line. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know the importance for...
Other crimes evidence generally is admissible at trial. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that evidence of criminal acts not being prosecuted at trial is only admissible as follows: "Generally, evidence of an accused’s other criminal acts is 'inadmissible to prove guilt of the...
Anticipating your misdemeanor or felony trial date should include substantial planning and preparation by you and your lawyer. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I share the following insights about what to generally expect on your first criminal or DUI trial date in the Fairfax County...
Arraignments in Virginia not need to be an aggravating rather than simplified exercise. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, in this article I address the arraignment process for criminal and DUI cases in the Fairfax District Court. Be aware that procedures for this and other court...
Martial arts practice that can cause injury or death can be prosecuted in Virginia as a felony, if intended for a civil disturbance. Va. Code § 18.2-433.2 ("Martial Arts Law" or "MAL"), As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I read with interest a recent article...
Steve Descano ran as a reformer to successfully replace the current Fairfax County, Virginia, chief prosecutor. Having won the general election, he has posted two critical recent Facebook articles as he approaches his early January 2020 swearing in. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I take...
[caption id="attachment_82106" align="alignright" width="300"] Courthouse ways addressed by Fairfax DUI lawyer[/caption] Courthouse ways must be reckoned with in pursuing the best possible outcome, says Fairfax DUI lawyer Courthouse ways stem from centuries-old developments in legal practice. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know that court procedures may...
Justice must be remembered and prevail every day in every corner of the world, including today, Thanksgiving Day. Whether on Thanksgiving or any other day, it is good when people show gratitude and spend time with each other for positive reasons. Feeling gratitude is important...
Court procedure can seem strange and daunting to criminal defendants. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know the importance of my clients knowing basic court procedure in advance of their trial date, so that they may transcend the jitters of being in a courthouse where...
Public defender offices are needed in every Virginia courthouse. As a Fairfax County criminal defense lawyer, I am thank state senator Scott Surovell for sponsoring legislation to add Prince William County -- which has one of the commonwealth's busiest criminal court case dockets -- to...
Cannabis decriminalization and legalization movement has been proceeding at a dizzying pace in numerous states over the last years, after previous decades of organization, toil and sweat by marijuana activists nationwide. As a Fairfax criminal defense lawyer, I deeply thank these activists for their accomplishments,...
Jury trials happen so infrequently as a percentage of criminal prosecutions in Northern Virginia that it is all the more important to assure that one's criminal defense and DUI lawyer has sufficient jury trial experience. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I have tried dozens of...
Urgent action is needed to prevent unseated Commonwealth's Attorney Raymond F. Morrogh from filling a vacancy on the Virginia Court of Appeals, which is the first appellate stop for criminal and other appeals in Virginia. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I identify Mr. Morrogh with...
Courthouse criminal defense is virtually my daily activity as a lawyer. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know court can be an intimidating and uncomfortable place for many of my clients and defense witnesses. Every court visit with me and my clients will have been...
Pursuing victory is Fairfax criminal defense lawyer Jon Katz's path from the get-go once a client hires him. When you hire Jon Katz, you get Jon as your lawyer every step of the way in pursuing victory in your case. Jon will handle all preparation...
Game plans for my assisting criminal defendants start with your initial meeting, which we usually can handle the same business day that you call. Our contact information is 703-383-1100, jon@katzjustice.com, and Google Voice texting at 571-406-7268. My staff works Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to...
Two DUI convictions are a headache for anyone, and definitely should be avoided by those who are not United States citizens. As a Northern Virginia DUI lawyer who has repeatedly defended non-United States citizens, I know that immigration risks always need to be considered in...
Multiple trials for one defendant may provide a greater chance of success than having one trial covering multiple criminal charges against the defendant. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that to avoid jury prejudice, I do not want the same jury to hear my...
Entrenched ways of prosecuting in Northern Virginia have been engrained in the Fairfax County commonwealth's attorney's office, starting with chief prosecutor Robert Horan from the 1960's and continuing with his successor and former deputy Ray Morrogh; in Arlington, going back to chief prosecutor Helen Fahey...
