Underdog Blog – Fairfax Criminal Defense Lawyer | Virginia DUI Attorney

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, info@beattheprosecution.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...

Walking on the judge's path in working to persuade the bench can be very effective in advocating for a criminal defendant or any other litigant. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I have benefitted greatly from this approach. I have blogged many times about dealing with...

Violation of probation is a risk with any criminal defendant who receives a suspended jail or prison sentence. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that the best defense against such charges starts with erring on the safe side of doing nothing to get accused...