cross-racial identification Archives

Identification- Defending by arguing due process violation

January 1, 2026

Identification is an essential element for a prosecutor to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that unduly suggestive ID procedures must be challenged tooth and nail by the defense. The Virginia Supreme Court explains that the federal Supreme Court...

Virginia suggestive identification with a bandana allowed by court

July 2, 2022

Virginia suggestive identification police procedures should never happen. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that human nature alone means that we will continue to see suggestive police procedures to identify criminal perpetrators. The best that can be done is to severely reduce the frequency...

A possibly misidentified man is serving a 9-year Virginia robbery sentence

December 30, 2016

Criminal defendants fingered primarily or exclusively on eyewitness testimony should fight tooth and nail to get the most beneficial jury instructions, should preserve any cross-racial identification issues for argument and appeal, and should consider whether an eyewitness identification expert should be hired.

Jon’s extensive experience and deep knowledge of the law enabled him to make a deal

If you are reading this review, then you are in the same place I was in about 4 months ago. I was charged with petit larceny at a large retail operation and knew the evidence was against me. During our first appointment Jon was direct and to the point. He did not judge me. During our talk Jon was very specific on what I needed to do to help him. This was defined as “homework.” He provided a very succinct plan and stressed that it needed to be completed. Completing this homework proved that I was serious and willing to make amends to society. Trust me… DO THE HOMEWORK! On the trial date, Jon was very active and persistent in working behind the scenes before the trial. He interfaced with the prosecutor’s witness and the prosecutor many times and was able to strike a deal. Jon’s extensive experience and deep knowledge of the law enabled him to make a deal. He was able to leverage my homework to show the prosecutor and judge that I was a person in the community who has learned his lesson. We received a positive decision from the judge. Jon helped me in obtaining the best outcome possible as a negative result would have destroyed my professional career. Jon worked his magic to my greatest relief and satisfaction. Honestly, Jon is a magician and will fight tooth and nail for you. Do yourself a favor… stop being confused now. HIRE JON KATZ!

Anon.
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He will fight for you, and most importantly, know you are a person too

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J M
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An outstanding job and the great outcome

I wanted to give a strong recommendation to Jon Katz for his amazing work in my defense. Jon is located in Fairfax Virginia and is a criminal defense attorney and also works DUI cases.

I was faced with a difficult, hard to prove court case. Jon organized a team of experts at a reasonable cost. Then on the day of the hearing he negotiated a good offer from the prosecutor.

In the hearing room he told me that he saw a way to do even better. This amazing strategy proved effective with the case being thrown out.

I want to express my thanks for an outstanding job and the great outcome. Your strategy was spectacular. Thank you.

RC
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cross-racial identification

Identification- Defending by arguing due process violation

Virginia suggestive identification with a bandana allowed by court

A possibly misidentified man is serving a 9-year Virginia robbery sentence

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