Judges

Plea negotiations are a vital part of criminal defense. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that ideally no innocent person will plead guilty, no contest / nolo contendere, or Alford, and that people who committed crimes should not automatically deviate from pleading not guilty. In...

Touching others, situations, and ourselves can yield great benefits, but not always without the pain, discomfort and roller coaster rides that can come with fully discovering and knowing ourselves and others. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that my clients do not come to...

Untruths (UTs) arise in too many Virginia DWI and other criminal cases, whether from police, defendants or both. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know that UTs by defendants can happen in speaking with police and with your lawyer. So long as you know and...

Unringing the bell and removing ink from milk should not be a Virginia criminal defendant's burden instead of keeping damaging inadmissible evidence out of trial in the first place. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know the sexist legal history that repeatedly elevated men's rights...

Fairfax DUI appearance dates in court are showtime, starting with your arraignment. As a Virginia DWI lawyer, I know that some people may not think of their arraignment as a big deal, and that is correct so long as you appear timely at your arraignment...

Judges dislike drinking and driving, as do jurors. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer, I know that making your car keys unavailable is one of the best thing for you to do before  starting to drink beer, wine or alcohol. Liquor reduces the quality of people's...

Obtaining Virginia criminal court victory is not for the faint of heart, not for wishful thinking, and not for delaying working right now on pursuing your best defense. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer I know that this is not about platitudes, but about the benefit...

Fairfax continuances are common -- but not assured -- in that county's General District Court on the first-scheduled trial date. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that one of four things will happen in this and any other court on a Virginia criminal or...

Virginia DUI matters of law are decided by the judge rather than by a jury. As a Fairfax DWI lawyer, I know this can temper the level of excitement over getting a second bite at the apple by appealing a conviction in a Virginia District...

Fairfax judicial schedules for General District Court (GDC) until earlier 2021 were weekly posted on the bulletin board of the commonwealth's attorney's office. As a Virginia criminal defense lawyer, I know how important it is for a trial lawyer to focus his or her DUI,...