Confrontation Clause

Hospital blood draws- Virginia’s unconstitutional statute for DUI

November 24, 2025

Hospital blood (HB) draws are routinely performed on injured people, to determine how to assist the person. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that the Virginia DUI law includes a shortcut for prosecutors to attempt to introduce those blood draw analyses into evidence as...

Temperature Checks Expand at Virginia Courts

April 25, 2020

Temperature checks and Covid-19-related questioning are likely to expand across Virginia courthouses. As a Fairfax criminal defense lawyer, I know that at least four courthouses are now checking court visitors' body temperature (which I anticipate will involve a brief laser burst to one's forehead) and/or...

He single-handedly helped me out of a situation I didn't think was winnable

If you are here, I was in your shoes not too long ago and looking for a lawyer. I got a DUI and a felony drug charge with a marijuana vape pen in Prince William County, and I was sure my life was ruined, so I started looking at lawyers to try to salvage my situation as best as I could. Mr. Katz came recommended from a friend after looking and talking to 2 other lawyers, thank goodness I made the decision to go with him. He was very prompt in getting back to me (which was the most important thing to me), and we set up a meeting to go over what had happened. I noticed when I visited him that he knew what he was doing and would not bullshit me in any way and would try to get the best possible outcome. We shook hands and he gave me homework. I will emphasize that the homework is THE MOST important thing you can do to help yourself. The court date came and as nervous as I was, Mr. Katz came in very confident and that put me at ease. He consulted with me, then talked to the PA for a good 5-10 minutes but it felt like a lifetime to me, and came back all smiles. I got the best possible outcome for anyone in my position. I figured I would get the DUI so that was expected, but I was really concerned about the felony drug charge because I was originally looking at 1 to 10 years. This madman somehow got it dropped to a disorderly conduct and no probation for anything. To say I was relieved is an understatement, he single-handedly helped me out of a situation I didn’t think was winnable. I would definitely recommend Mr. Katz to anyone because I know for a fact he will work hard to get the best possible outcome for you. Mr. Katz if you are reading this, I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me and I’m definitely grateful for all of your service and I’ll recommend everyone I know to you!

R.B.
Source: Avvo
Jon is a great professional

I had the pleasure to be represented by Jon Katz for a DUI charge Jon is a great professional he took my case and it was dropped to a reckless driving offense it has been a pleasure to work with Jon Katz he will get you great outcomes

Ivan
Source: Google
Fairfax Criminal Defense

Jon Katz works magic. If I could give him more than 5 stars I would. Represented me for a DWI/DUI with a BAC of 0.25 and got the DUI charged dismissed! He’s definitely an expert and I’m glad I trusted his judgement throughout the whole process.

Anon.
Source: Avvo

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Hospital blood draws- Virginia’s unconstitutional statute for DUI

Temperature Checks Expand at Virginia Courts

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