Trials

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...

Virginia DWI advocacy is primarily about preparing for the trial date, engaging in settlement / plea negotiations, and handling any sentencing hearing. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, my work does not simply end there. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I assist my clients right through...

Conventional wisdom can end up getting you nothing better than conventional results in Virginia criminal court. As a Fairfax DUI lawyer and criminal defense lawyer, I do not stick to the beaten path for the mere purpose of doing so, nor do I engage in...