I’m a 35 yr old college grad, with a typical NOVA contract gig, a growing business, and a family. I work hard during the day and at night I enjoy hanging out with my friend Mary Jane. We’ve been friends a long time and that friendship grew stronger after I was diagnosed with MS 2 years ago. Usually we only hang out at home but one night in June, I decided to drive her to a friends home to share the love. Around 3 am I left my friends house and headed home.

Less than 2 miles from home, a Fairfax County cop began to follow me. After about a mile, the cop pulls me over. I ask what’s the issue? The cop responds that my window tint is too dark. I explain that I’m driving a loaner car because mine is in the shop. At that point, she says that she smells marijuana. And I immediately regret not spraying myself down before heading home. Well back and forth convo, a car search and drug field test later, I’m issued a citation and told that I am required to appear in court for the charge of marijuana possession (less than 8 grams).

After beating myself up for a day or two, I turned to google to find out exactly how much trouble I was in with this charge. After reading horror stories about possession charges in Fairfax, I stumbled across Jon’s blog. I read EVERYTHING and EVERY REVIEW. I emailed him the next day. He called me himself the next day. At the consultation Jon was very upfront about the process and expectations in regards to his rate, my homework, and the possible outcomes of my case. Most importantly, I left that consultation feeling like he was on my side and would fight for me.

The court date. I’m a nervous wreck, couldn’t recall simple details. I cried. Jon kept me in check and DID NOT STOP WORKING. Jon Katz fought for me. He worked that courthouse, speaking with the prosecutor, the cop, and whoever else he needed to talk too.

The outcome. The prosecutor decided not to pursue the charges…Nolle Prosequi!

My advice. Get the homework done. Don’t leave out any details. Don’t wait until the last minute. I would recommend Jon Katz any day.