Fairfax DUI Defense - Handling probation violation charges and VASAP

Fairfax DUI Defense – Handling probation violation charges and VASAP

Fairfax DUI Defense lawyer on dealing with VASAP

Fairfax DUI defense and DUI defense throughout Virginia often involves dealing with probation violation charges, and dealing with VASAP (the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program). Probation violation charges are too common but typically avoidable. Registering with VASAP is mandatory for anyone convicted in Virginia for DUI.

I have previously blogged about defending against probation violation charges and about avoiding such charges in the first place. Today, I report that my 2016 rant about VASAP soon thereafter got VASAP’s attention.

Follow-up on Virginia DUI lawyer’s speaking truth to power in decrying the VASAP system

Sometimes months can pass before we know what kind of hullabaloo our factual and heartfelt critiques have caused to those exerting misguided disruption of our lives.

Virginia DUI lawyer’s stand about VASAP gets the commission’s attention

Only this month did I learn of the wake-up call that hit the Commission on VASAP a month after I urged (in August 2016 at ) the abolition of the overly oppressive, overly inefficient, overly unresponsive (to customer needs) and overly anti-competitive VASAP.

The Virginia Lawyers Weekly picked up my rant about VASAP

One or more people at the VASAP commission (pages 6-7) inaccurately claimed on-existent inaccuracy in my call for VASAP’s abolition, starting with calling me the author of the Virginia Lawyers Weekly article, that instead referenced my blog article to abolish VASAP, and which Weekly full Weekly article likely got the VASAP commission’s attention in the first place. The article is here at page one.

Fairfax criminal lawyer’s rant about VASAP apparently resulted in some form of action by the VASAP commission

Some good may have come from my blog entry about VASAP beyond simply raise the awareness of those reading my blog and the Virginia Lawyers Weekly, because the foregoing VASAP commission minutes talk of the establishment of a working group to enable the expansion of private alcohol programs that will be okayed by VASAP for people ordered by the court to complete the VASAP program. Having only recently learned about the VASAP commission’s 2016 response to my rant about the agency, I will now check whether any real beneficial changes have been instituted at VASAP as a result.

Abolish VASAP. Until it’s abolition, completely overhaul VASAP.

Fairfax DUI lawyer Jonathan L. Katz has successfully defended hundreds of DUI defendant since 1991. To discuss your case with Jon in confidence, please call his staff at 703-383-1100 to set an appointment.

CALL FOR A FREE IN-PERSON MEETING about your court-pending Virginia criminal or DUI case

Posted in DWI / DUI, JK in the news & live and tagged alcohol, probation, VASAP

His care and dedication can be seen in the results that he provides for his clients

Jon Katz is a Top-Notch defense attorney who is dedicated to his clients. He understands that each case is unique and uses his knowledge of DUI, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Law to ensure the best possible outcome regardless of the situation. He is always willing to share his knowledge of the law and the court system, which benefits those around him. He is easy to work with. His care and dedication can be seen in the results that he provides for his clients, and for other attorneys who frequently refer clients to him.

Dawn Beebe
Source: Google
Mr Jon is an example of what an ideal attorney should be. He handled my case with professionalism

I was going through such a tough time with my case and did not want to have to worry about all the legal details involved with it. I had legal attorneys in the past who did not listen to my concerns or have the patience to deal with all the intricacies of what I was going through. Jon from the Fairfax County court helped me through all of it. Not only did he listen, he cared. He made sure to provide everything I needed whilst going through such a stressful time. I believed it would take so much longer due to the complexity of my case, but he managed to close the case in the span of 2 days. I thank him for getting to the end of the case in such a timely manner. I highly recommend him as your legal attorney.

Anon.
Source: Avvo
I can’t explain in words how much Jon fought for me.

Let me begin by saying that finding a good attorney is among the hardest decision I had to make but finding a top-notch attorney even harder. When I was looking for an attorney, I was looking for the number 1, and Jon Katz is that and much more. His will, dedication, humbleness, thrill to fight for you and knowledge of the law is among the finest I seen.

As many of you, I made bad decisions. My case was a very complex one to the point that my reputation, career, and everything I worked for was on the line. The case got so complicated that I could have end a good time in prison. Sometimes I had doubts about how things will end up. However, one thing I had zero doubts was on who I had on my side as my Attorney. I trusted Jon all the way. I remember going with Jon for my first hearing and noticed how Jon walked around the court room like he owns it. I don’t go to court rooms often, but I can tell you not many people walk to rooms with authority & confidence, but Jon Katz does.

To finalize, do your homework. Jon will tell you straight up what you need to do to help your case. Just do it, and the rest leave it to Jon as he will fight for you to the death. And when I mean he will fight; I can’t explain in words how much Jon fought for me. Jon completely saved my reputation. His negotiation with the prosecutor & detectives was the an outstanding outcome. Stop searching any further, and call Jon Katz (El Gato). You will be in excellent hands.

A.C.
Source: Google

Fairfax DUI Defense – Handling probation violation charges and VASAP

Virginia criminal lawyer / Fairfax DUI defense lawyer pursuing your best defense

Fairfax criminal lawyer highly rated by key reviewers AVVO and Martindale-Hubbell