DWI / DUI

DWI motion power can be significant. Whether or not this was mere coincidence, recently within hours of my filing a motion to suppress evidence in a DUI case, the prosecutor emailed me offering to amend the charge to improper driving -- which is the lowest...

Driving issues are one of the major headaches of a Virginia DWI arrest and conviction. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer defending people against prosecutions for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs under Virginia Code § 18.2-266, I know that a chief concern of Virginia...

Fairfax DUI appearance dates in court are showtime, starting with your arraignment. As a Virginia DWI lawyer, I know that some people may not think of their arraignment as a big deal, and that is correct so long as you appear timely at your arraignment...

Judges dislike drinking and driving, as do jurors. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know that making your car keys unavailable is one of the best thing for you to do before  starting to drink beer, wine or alcohol. Liquor reduces the quality of people's...

VA DWI law is not very defense favorable, and still I repeatedly obtain great results for my clients prosecuted for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of Virginia Code § 18.2-266  As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I tell you this because...

Fairfax no jail DUI offers are more common under the current chief prosecution / commonwealth's attorney than under his two predecessor administrations. Nonetheless, even though the Fairfax chief prosecutor disfavors mandatory minimum sentencing, he has still not ruled out pursuing active jail time against Virginia...

Beer cans are not your friend when in plain view of police who have stopped you after drinking alcohol. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know that when police stop a motor vehicle, they are looking for plain view evidence of any criminal activity, whether...

Reflect on that holiday glass of beer, wine or alcohol As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I suggest you smile at the face you see starting back at y0u, not only for the holiday cheer, but to keep that smile going rather than having it get...

Dry reckless (DR) dispositions (under Virginia Code § 46.2-852 are not nearly as common as wet reckless (carrying a suspended driving period up to six months (with restricted driving privileges) and mandating completion of VASAP  / Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program for settling Virginia DWI prosecutions alleging...

DWI evidence can be plentiful in some prosecutions. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer I know that you do not want your own words to police to boomerang back to whack you i the but. If you are reading this article before interacting with the police,...