Fairfax Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you’ve been arrested on criminal charges or need the assistance of a personal injury attorney, call me for the legal advice and representation that you deserve. There is no
fee for our initial consultation.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

A defendant in a criminal case has no obligation to prove his innocence. Obviously, if we have evidence that tends to prove innocence, we present it as a part of our criminal defense. We also do everything we can, within the bounds of the law and the Code of Professional Responsibility, to convince the trier of fact (the judge or the jury, as the case may be) that there is a “reasonable doubt” that the defendant is guilty. This is true whether you’ve been arrested on charges of drunk driving, DWI/DUI or Murder. Examinations of DNA evidence and forensic analyses often point to the defendant’s guilt. In those cases, the defense may challenge the legality of the search which produced the evidence and sometimes, the validity of the prosecution’s DNA testing procedure.

Obviously, in some cases the goal has to be to try to minimize the damage.

I have represented clients facing the following criminal charges:

DUI/DWI

The Commonwealth of Virginia has some of the strictest DUI laws in the United States. First time offenders with high blood alcohol levels may face a mandatory, minimum jail terms of 5 days if the blood alcohol level is .15 - .20, and 10 days if it is .21 or higher, a license suspension for 12 months and a fine up to $2,500.00. The law requires one who has been convicted of either a first or second DUI/DWI offense to complete the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP). You may qualify for a restricted license that allows you to drive to work, school, etc. Legal fees are simply the beginning of the financial hardships that convicted DWI offenders will face.

I have defended hundreds of people charged with DUI/DWI in the nearly 33 years I have been a defense attorney, and I may very well be able to help you.

PERSONAL INJURY

If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, or if you have been the victim of medical malpractice, or were injured in a slip and fall or automobile accident, don’t make any statements or sign any paperwork until you have consulted a lawyer. If you consult me, I will explain your rights and help you protect your own interests. In some accident cases, where the injuries are not too serious, you may not need to retain a lawyer. If that is my opinion, I will still advise you as to what you can do to receive compensation for the injuries you sustained because of someone else’s negligence. Let me caution you, the insurance adjuster from your own insurance company may not necessarily be working for you and striving to get you the settlement that you deserve. It is often a good idea to consult a lawyer before you make any statement to anyone else. Everything you say can and often will be used to diminish or deny the payment of compensation to you, even from your own insurance company!

As a personal injury attorney, I may be able to help you collect damages for:

• Your immediate and ongoing medical expenses
• The wages you have lost due to your inability to work
• The pain and suffering that you have endured as a result of your accident or incident of malpractice

Call me if you need criminal defense or personal injury representation in Alexandria, Falls Church, Springfield, Herndon, Vienna, Manassas, Manassas Park, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington County, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County and Loudoun County, Virginia. No attorney or law firm can make you any promises related to the outcome of your case, but I can provide you with a confidential consultation at no cost to you.