good samaritan

Virginia drug overdose safety valve- View of Fairfax criminal lawyer

August 2, 2022

Virginia drug overdose situations have the potential of barring a conviction when the criminal defendant meets the standards of the commonwealth's good samaritan law for ovedosing drug users. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I find it wonderful that -- for the time being -- overdosing...

Good samaritan drug overdose law – Virginia drug lawyer on its limits

May 4, 2016

In 2015, Virginia's drug overdose good samaritan law took effect, apparently in an effort to reduce people's fears of prosecuti0n arising from calling 911 for drug overdoses by themselves and others. Va. Code § 18.2-250.3.

He’s quick to respond and works around the clock

Jon fights for his clients to get the best results possible. I highly recommend him and would use him again, if needed. He’s quick to respond and works around the clock.

CP
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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.
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Jon has a wonderful personality and the skills to match

Jon has a wonderful personality and the skills to match. Although he may be one of the most comedic lawyers you meet he is pragmatic when it comes to his work. Jon is a skilled lawyer who is able to consult and pull information from different sources allowing him to develop multiple perspectives on a matter. This allows him to navigate the legal gymnastics necessary in order to get the best outcome possible for his client.

Frank
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good samaritan

Virginia drug overdose safety valve- View of Fairfax criminal lawyer

Good samaritan drug overdose law – Virginia drug lawyer on its limits

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