Preparation Is Key To Your Defense
As a highly experienced Northern Virginia criminal defense attorney, I have defended clients in state, federal and juvenile court.
Unfortunately, life does not always imitate popular television courtroom dramas. After more than 25 years as a Fairfax County lawyer, I have discovered that many clients have unrealistic expectations about what a lawyer can and cannot do. They think that a lawyer can resolve problems overnight. That is not realistic. What is realistic, though, is that a proven criminal defense attorney can greatly increase any client's chance of securing the best possible outcome in a criminal matter.
Understanding Your Test
The Commonwealth of Virginia takes a tough stance on DWI offenses. If you are pulled over for drunk driving, or DWI, you do not have to take Virginia's DWI breath or blood tests. However, you risk losing your license and criminal charges for refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test. In fact, you are contractually obligated to take a breath test as a condition of your driver's license.
As a criminal defense attorney, I understand your worries about breathalyzer testing. I also can make legal arguments to aggressively defend you.
Jump Starting Your Defense
The following represent a sample of the steps I can take to optimally promote your criminal defense:
- Investigate BAC: In DWI cases, your blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of your arrest greatly impacts your charges and possible penalties. Officers can make mistakes or equipment could be faulty. I can request independent breath and blood tests to help argue your BAC.
- Listen to 911 calls: Did you or someone else make a 911 call in relation to your arrest? These calls can provide valuable information. In order to get the information, I need time to send in a request to freeze or preserve the call so it is not deleted from the system.
- Interview detectives: Criminal charges, especially federal cases, can be quite complex. I obtain every relevant detail about your case by scheduling time to talk with the arresting officers and detectives assigned to it.
- Attend bail hearings: In order to leave jail, you must be granted bail. To arrange that, you need an attorney to represent your case at your bail hearing. Serious charges, such as felonies, impose strict criteria in bail matters. I can argue your case to better ensure a positive outcome.
Free Consultation
If you have been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor or felony criminal charge, contact me today at 703-763-0278 to set up a free consultation. I accept major credit cards. My law practice provides strong legal defense that promotes the best possible outcomes for my clients. Let me help you today.
