Fairfax victory against DWI prosecutions requires a full follow through, says Virginia DUI lawyer

Fairfax victory against DWI prosecutions — and winning anywhere against prosecutions — requires a full follow through by you and your attorney. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, when pursuing my clients’ best defense against Virginia prosecutions, I am reminded of how my tennis teachers often reminded me to “follow through” in swinging my racket, rather than merely stopping at the point of contact with the ball. Another image that comes to mind is the war movies where no sooner does army A win a battle, that a newer and stronger group of troops takes the place of the decimated fighters, as well as the movies where seeming winner of a fight turns his or her back on the seemingly defeated opponent, to the former’s regret. With plea / settlement negotiations, for instance, it is not enough for a Virginia criminal defense lawyer to achieve a great deal with the assistant commonwealth’s attorney if the judge will not accept the deal. I point out Fairfax in particular, because too many judges in this county do not accept the agreed sentences or sentencing caps reached by the defense and prosecution. Complaining will not solve the matter, versus the criminal defense lawyer’s finding a way to persuade the judge handling the matter.

Fairfax victory- How I obtained a wet reckless deal for a defendant charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and DWI at 1 1/2 times the legal limit

Fairfax victory with negotiating a prosecution for allegedly violating the prohibition under Virginia Code § 18.2-266 against driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, is made extra challenging when speed in the reckless driving realm is also alleged. Faced with those joint allegations, I convinced the Fairfax prosecutor in my case to settle the case for wet reckless driving — amended from the DUI charge — and dismissing the reckless speeding charge, with reasonable terms and conditions. As always, I knew not to expect the case was finished until convincing the judge to accept the deal. We had one of the more challenging judges, who always wants to see the defendant’s driving record when presented with a plea deal in a case that starts as a DWI prosecution. My client already had numerous negative points off his license. The judge mentioned seeing a suspension for DWI, which I was able to point out was simply the statutory seven-day suspension that followed the instant arrest. The judge saw that my client’s driving record had many negative points, and I started to mention the self improvement steps taken by my client. (Again, I recommend my Fairfax DUI and all clients to engage in self improvement not only to assist with case settlement negotiations with the prosecutor, but also to convince the judge to accept such a deal and to deal with any sentencing after a trial conviction). The judge paused for what felt like longer than it was, and said he would accept the deal. 

You and your Virginia DUI lawyer must not hope for a desirable settlement, but must instead fight for your best possible court outcome, whether through negotiating or through trial

Had this judge declined this Fairfax DUI plea settlement, my client and I would have been transferred to another judge, to either accept the parties’ wet reckless deal, or to proceed to trial. As always, I was fully ready for trial. On that note, prosecutors and police can sense when your Virginia DWI lawyer is ready for trial. Moreover, prosecutors know that I always am ready for trial in all instances. They know that I love going to trial. My clients know I love going to trial, so that when I recommend a course of settlement negotiations, my clients know that my negotiating advice is coming from my focus on their interests and not on any effort by me to save the time of going to trial. Fairfax victory does not come with any incantation, but through sweat equity, full focus, and killer instincts.

Can any old lawyer achieve a favorable plea deal for me in Virginia DWI court?

Criminal defense trials and negotiations are an artform developed through full preparation, experience, cunning, caring, and engagement. If one takes away any of those, your lawyer’s negotiating power is weakened for Fairfax victory or any success in court. This is your life and liberty at stake in your Virginia DUI prosecution, and you have the full right to ask your potential Fairfax DUI lawyer in depth about the material aspects of their ability to successfully defend you, as well as the extent to which they will be totally devoted to you and your best defense.

Fairfax DUI lawyer Jonathan Katz knows that the complexities and booby traps are numerous in fighting against Virginia DWI prosecutions, with many of those hurdles not being visible to the naked eye. At the same time, the opportunities for victory and for simplifying the hurdles abound. Do not sell yourself short in pursuing your best defense against your Virginia DWI prosecution. Devote the necessary time and energy by finding the best attorney for you, and by working closely as a team with your lawyer. As part of Jon Katz’s total devotion to you, he is among the small percentage of Virginia DUI defenders who is a member of the essential National College of DUI Defense (NCDD) or its equivalent. Secure your free in-person initial confidential consultation with Jon about your court-pending prosecution, at 703-383-1100, info@katzjustice.com and 571-405-7268 (text). Usually Jon will be able to meet with you either the day you call, or by the next business day.