Unauthorized Vehicle Use

Unauthorized vehicle use- Fairfax criminal lawyer explains

October 28, 2024

Unauthorized vehicle use (UVU) is a Virginia crime that does not require an intent to steal. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that the person barring use of the vehicle need not be the registered owner versus authorized by the owner. Specifically: "Any person...

Unauthorized vehicle use addressed by Fairfax criminal defense lawyer

April 19, 2020

Unauthorized vehicle use law in Virginia includes using someone else's car beyond the scope of their consent. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that whenever a car owner orally sets limits on someone else's use of the vehicle, it is best to reduce that...

Professional and thorough approach

I’ve known Jon as a colleague and friend for decades. There is no lawyer who cares more about the people he represents and is more dedicated to a professional and thorough approach to defense of one’s Constitutional rights than Jon. He would be my first pick to go to if I ever needed a criminal law defender.

Paul Grussendorf
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Jon’s extensive experience and deep knowledge of the law enabled him to make a deal

If you are reading this review, then you are in the same place I was in about 4 months ago. I was charged with petit larceny at a large retail operation and knew the evidence was against me. During our first appointment Jon was direct and to the point. He did not judge me. During our talk Jon was very specific on what I needed to do to help him. This was defined as “homework.” He provided a very succinct plan and stressed that it needed to be completed. Completing this homework proved that I was serious and willing to make amends to society. Trust me… DO THE HOMEWORK! On the trial date, Jon was very active and persistent in working behind the scenes before the trial. He interfaced with the prosecutor’s witness and the prosecutor many times and was able to strike a deal. Jon’s extensive experience and deep knowledge of the law enabled him to make a deal. He was able to leverage my homework to show the prosecutor and judge that I was a person in the community who has learned his lesson. We received a positive decision from the judge. Jon helped me in obtaining the best outcome possible as a negative result would have destroyed my professional career. Jon worked his magic to my greatest relief and satisfaction. Honestly, Jon is a magician and will fight tooth and nail for you. Do yourself a favor… stop being confused now. HIRE JON KATZ!

Anon.
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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.
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