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Hecklers are not the judge nor jury says Fairfax criminal defense lawyer
Hecklers are not the judge nor jury. As a Fairfax criminal defense lawyer, I know that advocating for the accused is no popularity contest, but about saving the life, liberty, reputation, and livelihood of the client. As one of the faculty of the National Criminal...
Before entering reopened society: Reminder of VA criminal & DUI law risks
Before returning to society after loosening of societal Covid-19 restrictions, you owe it to yourself to be reminded of your rights in dealing with police and the criminal justice system. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that the difference between knowing and asserting those...
Covid19 arrests & prosecutions addressed by Fairfax criminal lawyer
Covid-19 has for the time being changed the criminal justice landscape. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know this means that the courts are delaying trial dates, some prosecutors are working more than others to consent to defense lawyer demands to reduce jail populations, and...
Coping tips from Fairfax criminal lawyer on arrests during coronavirus
Coping in normal times with police investigations, arrests and prosecutions is always enough of a challenge for criminal defendants, their families and loved ones. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I knot that the arrest challenge is increased all the more with the current pandemic, where...
Fairfax criminal defense lawyer on defending in this Virginia county
Fairfax criminal defense has its own rhythm, peculiarities and challenges, just as does each Virginia county courthouse. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that a significant part of successful criminal defense is knowing your judge, how to deal with prosecutors (now with an entirely...
Cop arrest quotas must stop says Fairfax criminal defense lawyer
Cop arrest quotas are antithetical to the United States Constitution, civil liberties, and justice for criminal suspects and defendants. As a Fairfax criminal defense lawyer, I know that police have a temptation to justify their jobs in part through working to total up a high...
Game plan for first meeting with Fairfax criminal lawyer Jon Katz
Game plans for my assisting criminal defendants start with your initial meeting, which we usually can handle the same business day that you call. Our contact information is 703-383-1100, info@beattheprosecution.com, and Google Voice texting at 571-406-7268. My staff works Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to...
Secondary offense stops addressed by Virginia DUI lawyer
Secondary traffic offenses in Virginia are traffic violations that expressly do not permit the issuance of a traffic citation, summons or ticket unless in conjunction with a primary offense, which is a violation of one of more other traffic or criminal laws of the commonwealth....
DUI defense in Fairfax County – Fairfax criminal lawyer on court practice
DUI defense in Fairfax County, Virginia has its own similarities and differences to nearby counties. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I deal with each county's differing courthouse landscape in defending against DWI and other criminal charges. I have written previously about handling criminal investigations, dealing...
Trial Focus is Critical – A Virginia Deal is not Always Final
Fairfax criminal lawyer on Virginia prosecutors' leeway to back out from plea deals. Trial focus is critical for criminal defense lawyers. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that trial focus is the only way to win, to negotiate from a position of strength, and...