Trials

Complacency has no place in your fight against your Virginia felony, misdemeanor or DUI prosecution. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I repeatedly hear my clients tell me about efforts by police / law enforcement officers (LEO's) to lull them into a false sense of security...

Witness absence (WA) should not be in your arsenal of wishful thinking as the accused. Nonetheless, as a Fairfax criminal defense lawyer, I have recently experienced numerous recent prosecution WA's, and share with you how to pursue the maximum possible benefit for your liberty when...

onviction avoidance does not come from thin air. As a Fairfax criminal defense lawyer I know that even plenty of innocent people get convicted even when represented by among the best attorneys. Consequently, guilty verdict avoidance starts with overcovering risk. Of course the best way...

Jail avoidance (JA) is among an accused's top goals, with acquittal or outright dismissal being even better. As a Fairfax criminal defense lawyer, some of the most common initial questions -- good ones they are -- that I hear from accused people are: Will I...

Patience power is among the most essential aspects of obtaining as much justice as possible against your prosecution. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I have repeatedly heard my clients say "I just want to get it over with." However, pleading guilty does not "get it...

Policy (guidelines) sometimes gets trotted out by prosecutors when explaining why they draw a certain line on negotiations, including amorphous or more defined limits on reducing a DUI charge under Virginia Code § 18.2-266, to reckless in negotiations. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that...

Settlements can only be earned, but are never owed to you. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that Virginia defendants often expect to be offered a plea deal, and want it to be a desirable plea deal. However, nothing in the law requires a...

Engaging prosecutors is essential for your Virginia criminal attorney to be able to do well. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I recently witnessed the truism of all of this in Fairfax Circuit Court. My client reached a favorable plea deal in a serious felony case...

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...

Fairfax relentless criminal defense needs to be your watchword when you are prosecuted in this and all other parts of Virginia. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that, in general, negotiating Fairfax criminal cases is often more favorable with the current prosecutorial administration than...