Criminal Defense

Virginia criminal prosecutions resulting in convictions for drug offenses previously brought a mandatory six-month driving suspension, each run consecutively to the other count, and for 251 dispositions as well. As a Fairfax drug and criminal defense lawyer, I know that the commonwealth's law wisely changed...

Virginia dismissal statutes in criminal cases start in the form of mutually consented-to dismissals, and a prosecutor's nolle prosequi (not prosecuting) motion. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that the consented-to dismissal scenario comes from a recent legislative change, and the nolle prosequi statutory...

Trial skills are essential for all criminal defense lawyers, and are only learned and refined best through doing actual trials. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I am fortunate to have taken hundreds of cases to trial, refining my persuasive abilities all the more with each...

Expecting the unexpected is important in Fairfax, Virginia DUI court and all courts while defending against misdemeanor and felony prosecutions. As a Fairfax DWI lawyer, I know that despite all the seeming niceties and rules in the courthouse, that Virginia DUI and criminal defense in...

Handgun purchases can be an exciting event. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I have seen hundreds of different handguns up close and -- regardless of the wisdom or not of having so many handguns in private possession -- acknowledge the advanced technology of so many...

Virginia criminal lawyer speaks through statutes and judicial orders. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that criminal defense lawyers need to focus judges on the governing law and court orders that can best lead to a defense victory. Judges are not here to do...

Teaming up with the right Virginia criminal defense lawyer is one of the most important choices you can make when accused of a Virginia DUI, misdemeanor or felony offense. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know how important this decision is and how valuable it...

Consult with a qualified lawyer before your first date in court for a Virginia DUI or criminal prosecution. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that you likely will thank yourself for doing so. Even for lawyers practicing in neighboring jurisdictions, written and customary practices...

Battling fully is an essential part of pursuing the best defense in Virginia criminal court and any court. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer and martial arts practitioner, I know that this does not men exercising full force when only less force is needed (and using...

Consensual nudity and sex among consenting adults is only by consent when truly by consent. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that by itself, such activity is not consent for one of the participants to film nor photograph the other person(s) -- nor the...