DWI / DUI
Felony prosecutions in Virginia can result from injury-causing DUI
Felony prosecutions are possible for Virginia people convicted of DUI who in the process cause permanent injury to others. Specifically, any person violating the Commonwealth's DWI law who "in a manner so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life,...
Homicide convictions can arise from alcohol says Virginia DUI lawyer
Homicide is a risk of impaired driving, because in many ways, as Ralph Nader urged, cars can be unsafe at any speed. As a Virginia DUI attorney, I advise everyone to stay away from driving a motor vehicle for at least twenty-four hours after consuming...
PBT test misinstruction – Virginia DUI lawyer says exclude the result
PBT (preliminary breath test) testing is commonly requested by Virginia police before making a final determination whether to arrest a DUI suspect. As a Virginia DUI lawyer, I have on numerous occasions kept out PBT test results from judicial consideration and then convinced the trial...
Alcohol & drug programs for probation – Virginia DUI lawyer raises caution
Alcohol and drug programs are big business for DUI cases, other court cases, and non-court cases, employing a large percentage of people in Virginia and beyond. Yes, those programs often are better than if the only other choice is jai, but their very existence means...
Acquittal in DUI trial – Fairfax lawyer on bad stop on hunch of flat tires
Acquittal is the ideal goal of going to trial. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, my view is to go to trial rather than entering a guilty, no contest or Alford plea, where the benefits and possibly lower risks of doing otherwise are not...
Acid reflux – GERD defense in Virginia DUI alcohol cases
Acid reflux -- formally known as gastroesophageal reflux disease/ GERD -- is suffered by many people. Knowing that, it is regrettable that I do not see Virginia police asking DUI suspects whether they have GERD, in order to have the GERD sufferer offered the option...
Community Service Options for Virginia DUI & Criminal Defendants
Community service often is important to assist with DUI/ DWI/ criminal case negotiations and any court sentencing. As a Virginia DWI lawyer, my clients often ask about their community service options, so I list them here for the convenience of all. My clients also ask...
Holidays need not be the time for alcohol arrests & convictions – Fairfax lawyer
Holidays bring police trolling for DUI arrests, if not also public intoxication arrests. From pre-Christmas to New Year's day, alcohol flows particularly freely at company parties, home parties, restaurants, nightclubs and beyond. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer and one who has consumed alcohol and...
DUI arrests – Fairfax DWI lawyer on not throwing in the towel
DUI arrests are opportunities to go to battle rather than throwing in the towel, says Fairfax DWI lawyer. DUI arrests and all other arrests present the criminal defendant with no choice other than to proceed with a full court press for his or her defense....
Fighting DUI prosecutions – Challenging repeat offense charges
Fighting DUI prosecutions always is essential. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer/criminal lawyer, I know that DWI convictions dog those convicted of such an offense. As a Fairfax DUI attorney, I know that arresting police officers and court magistrates (being very busy and not having to...