Underdog Blog – Fairfax Criminal Defense Lawyer | Virginia DUI Attorney

Virginia DWI dealing is not a science but an art, that needs to be backed up by full trial readiness. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I proceed to every settlement / plea negotiation with that approach. This trial readiness is necessary in and of itself,...

Alcohol dependency is a substantial focus of substance abuse professionals involved in drinking and driving prosecutions under Virginia Code § 18.2-266. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, When I look to my own past consumption of beer, wine and alcohol, I see that a non-alcoholic is capable...

Virginia courthouse chaos is a common perception that can be reversed, at lease if you have the right attorney. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that the courthouse can seem to be a sea of people and activity to a criminal defendant visiting for...

Harsh child pornography (CP) laws should make everyone think twice before even seeking out adult sexual material online and elsewhere. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that a five year mandatory minimum incarceration sentence is required for a federal conviction for receiving even one...

Virginia DWI testing for BAC content needs transparency and accuracy. Instead, as a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know that the breath testing approach to BAC testing is severely flawed by the inherent inaccuracy that comes with breath testing rather than blood testing, by giving the...

Fairfax DUI first trial dates need full advance preparation by you and your Virginia DWI lawyer. Do not let any casual or breezy tone of others in the courthouse fool you as a defendant accused of driving a motor vehicle or boat under the influence...

Fairfax sexual assault prosecutions and all such prosecutions anywhere in Virginia risk substantial sentences if convicted. Recently, a Fairfax County Circuit Court judge denied a defense motion to set aside a jury verdict of attempted sodomy (as to anal intercourse) and completed sodomy (as to...

Insufficient field sobriety test (FST) conditions can make more unreliable the field testing (also known as FSTs and SFSTs) that is already unreliable and is regularly used by Virginia police investigating a possible violation of the DWI law under Virginia Code § 18.2-266 for allegedly driving...

Refocus if court developments do not go your way, instead of throwing in the towel, which you must never do as a criminal defendant. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I have repeatedly experienced excellent turnarounds from difficult moments with judges, prosecutors, police and lay prosecution...

Creating a great Virginia DWI court outcome does not happen overnight, but takes sweat equity, courage, selecting the right Virginia DUI attorney, and working closely and well with your counsel. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know that no Virginia DWI defense is a shoe-in...