traffic stops

Virginia DWI defense – Mere brief weaving is not sufficient for a police traffic stop

March 24, 2017

Mere momentary, short and limited weaving is not sufficient for a police traffic stop. Moreover, Virginia has not recognized a community caretaking ground to allow a police traffic stop (to assure the welfare of the driver of a car driving less than perfectly). Barrett, 250...

Virginia criminal defense- Cases for challenging searches after a traffic stop

March 1, 2017

When I started doing criminal defense in 1991, I was reminded that drug cases often are won or lost by whether the drugs get suppressed. Seeking suppression of physical evidence is important in any criminal case alleging possession of contraband, and beyond, which is why...

A great lawyer who gives everything he has to his clients
Jon is a great lawyer who gives everything he has to his clients. He is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that they get the best representation. I have had the pleasure of working with Jon on cases and I have seen how devoted he is.
Doug Ramseur
Source: Google
He offers great advice and gives you the confidence you seek moving forward with your case
Jon Katz is a top notch defense attorney. He and his staff handled my case with true professionalism. Jon is very honest and will fight tooth and nail to get you the best possible outcome. He is highly knowledgeable, and well versed with anything pertaining to criminal law. He offers great advice and gives you the confidence you seek moving forward with your case. He has my vote. Thanks Jon!
TG
Source: Google
Homework Pays Off!
Jon is a bulldog. In a judicial system that treats each defendant as a cog in a factory, Jon researches all the inherent biases in the system and advocates zealously and passionately on his client’s behalf. In my case, due to Covid-19, I needed to wait 10 months for proper adjudication. Yet, at the outset, Jon advised me to do a long list of homework to help with my case (potential misdemeanors for DUI and reckless driving). I accomplished all of the homework as quickly as possible. At times, it felt as though the homework would not provide me with the outcome that I wanted – given how impersonal the court experience had been. Nonetheless, when the day came, Jon meticulously went through all of the homework, presented it in a holistic and systematic way, and negotiated an excellent outcome on my behalf (dropped charge; substantial charge/penalty reduction on the other). The judge openly noted how impressive the homework was, and he went further noting that my counsel was outstanding. I couldn’t agree more. At times, Jon can come off brusquely or hurried, but he is always on his game when the day in court arrives. And that bulldog approach is precisely what makes him effective. Thank you, Jon, for a terrific outcome!
K.
Source: Avvo

traffic stops

Virginia DWI defense – Mere brief weaving is not sufficient for a police traffic stop

Virginia criminal defense- Cases for challenging searches after a traffic stop

Jon Katz Practices in the Following Courts and Beyond