"There are attorneys and then there are Attorneys.  I challenge all prospective clients to interview all other traffic lawyers and then speak with a Bose Law Firm attorney.  Indeed, there is a difference and the discerning clients of the Firm appreciate the distinctions.

I have built a national reputation and assembled a crack team of professionals miles apart from all others." Attorney Bose

An attorney must scrutinize the process and procedure of the officer(s) in conducting the (1) the stop, (2) the field tests, and (3) the breath test in Virginia DUI | DWI cases. In cases of Reckless Driving, the attorney must scrutinize (1) the stop, (2) the observations of the police, and (3) the overall evidence that you were driving "recklessly."  In reckless driving cases based on speed alone, the attorney must analyze the calibrations of the officer's radar |lidar and/or vehicle speedometer (pace cases). If there is a flaw in procedure or in radar maintenance, it is the defendant's resposibility to move the court to strike the evidence.

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Because flaws in calibrations and maintenance records of police equipment are not per se exculpatory, most government agents will not disclose faulty calibrations or faulty maintenance of speed assessment units unless directed to by the Judge.  Lawyers experienced in traffic law assess these issues in posturing the defense.  Lawyers with former police officers on their team certainly have an insight in this arena.

Tip: Always demand to see calibration records in speed cases.  Speed assessment devices must be calibrated within 6 months of your charge/offense date.  Make certain that the calibrations are notarized properly.

A lawyer is responsible for advancing technical arguments and should analyze your case for procedural flaws.  Procedural flaws may be leveraged to force the prosecution to dismiss the case.  Preparation and knowledge are the keys to success.  The police need articulable and reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle and they need probable cause to arrest a defendant for a crime.  Lawyers must review the facts of your case and assess whether to challenge the stop and/or arrest. 

Your attorney should know the recent rulings and sentencing trends of judges in your court.  She should be familiar with the possible sentences and be able to advise you on possible outcomes prior to the court date. She should know when to ask for a continuance and when to plea bargain with the prosecution.

Tip: You have 10 calendar days to appeal your case to the Circuit Court upon conviction in the General District Court.  You also can appeal immediately upon conviction by making a motion immediately to the Judge in the General District Court.  When you appeal a case, the appeal stops the suspension of license and stays all jail time imposed by the General District Court Judge.

Experienced attorneys in the northern Virginia region charge between $2500 and $9000 for representation in a DUI case and between $1050 and $2500 in reckless driving cases. Representation in a Driving on a Suspended License usually warrants the same fee as Reckless Driving, unless there are egregious facts and/or underlying convictions for which the license was originally suspended.

Review the previous career experiences of your potential attorneys.  Attorneys with honorable careers in law enforcement, prosecution, and criminal investigations often bring a wealth of experience to the table. 

For cases in all counties of Virginia and federal court: Bose Law Firm, PLLC Former Police | Prosecutor | Investigator Springfield Offices: 6354 Rolling Mill Place Suite 102 Springfield, VA 22152 Alexandria Offices: 2821 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Email: jenn@boselawfirm.com Telephone:             703.926.3900 Toll Free:               877.372.2827 Facsimile:               800.927.6038

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Attorneys of the Bose Law Firm represent other attorneys and executives in DUI and traffic proceedings throughout Virginia in both federal and state courts.  Bose Law Firm attorneys are normally retained by persons with security clearances and persons in the public eye.

• 90% of Bose Law Firm's practice is DUI and RD/DOS defense
• Bose Law Firm attorneys are in court 4-5 days per week in DUI/ RD/DOS trials

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Bose Law Firm Attorneys come at a premium due to their unique backgrounds, education on relevant topics, level of skill, dedication, preparation time, and expertise. 

The Bose Law Firm® proudly represents other attorneys, police officers, military officers, and executives accused of DUI, reckless driving and other criminal offenses in all Virginia courts including the Alexandria Federal U.S. District Court.  Our clients desire high level attorneys without high-volume practices. 

THE BOSE LAW FIRM TEAM IS SIMPLY UNMATCHED
The Bose Law Firm team understands the mindset of the Police officer, Prosecutor, and the Prosecutor's Expert Toxicologist.

FormerVirginia Police Officers	Bose employs former Virginia and federal police officers on staff to analyze police procedure and form unique defenses based on years of experience. POINTS OF DISTINCTION  In an effort to emulate our expertise in the realm of DUI/RD defense, some law firms have structured "Of Counsel" agreements with attorneys who are former military police officers.  These "Of Counsel" agreements are basically subcontractor agreements formed between a law firm and a solo practitioner (one person practice) not associated directly with the firm.  "Of Counsel" attorneys have their own clients and serve only a portion of their practice time as subcontractors to the law firm claiming them as "Of Counsel."  Bose attorneys and staff professionals are not subcontractors, they are employees of the Firm with only one set of clients and only one focus - a Bose client's best interest.  Bose Law Firm employs former Virginia and federal police officers including a former Fairfax County police officer.  For DUI and Reckless driving cases, the experience of former Virginia police officers is invaluable. One of Virginia's self-proclaimed "largest" firms (with only a handful of DUI/RD lawyers amongst a sea of civil attorneys) now highlights that its Constitutional Attorney is a 2007 graduate of the Arlington County Citizen Police Academy.  Clients, with their security clearances and livelihoods at risk, know and research professionals.  They are not easily fooled or impressed.  When one speaks with a Bose Law Firm attorney, one knows he is speaking with a person with authority.  When one interacts with a Bose Law Firm attorney, one immeditely senses the years of experience and dedicated advocacy.  Bose Law Firm is proud of its heritage, lineage and trust amongst a very small community of attorneys, police officers and highly discerning professionals who chose Bose Law Firm as their attorneys of choice.    Query: Did the police properly pace you in your Virginia reckless driving case pursuant to academy standards?  Did the police properly conduct the Virginia DUI field sobriety tests?
Former Virginia Private Investigators	Bose lawyers include a former private investigator  with unique talent in investigating crimes, testifying in trials and understanding the criminal justice system. POINTS OF DISTINCTION  Some law firms hire private investigators to assist in cases and charge these subcontractor/third party fees to the client.  Bose does not hire outside personnel.  Again, the focus is to contain all information in-house and maintain a high level of nexus to the core competencies within the Firm.  Query: Does the witness in your Virginia DUI accident case have convictions which impede his level of truthfulness?  Are there witnesses with exculpatory evidence in your Virginia DUI accident case?  Did the police get the facts right in your Virginia reckless driving case?
Former Prosecutors	Bose Law Firm ® lawyers  include former Virginia prosecutors who have handled felonies and misdemeanors on behalf of the Government.  This experience is indispensable in understanding the mind set of the attorney who will prosecute the case. Query:  How will the prosecutor's office polices and state mandates affect your disposition?  Was the prosecutor taught the latest scientific defenses in her yearly Assistant Commonwealth Attorney seminars?
Former Scientist	Bose lawyers  include counsel with training in advanced chemistry, physiology, biology at the university level.  This unparalleled experience leads to a very careful analysis of complex chemical evidence, testing procedures and protocols.  This experience is highly effective in cases involving expert toxicologists in DUI cases: both breath and blood cases. POINTS OF DISTINCTION  Having a scientist with high level university training is not necessary for all DUI cases.  However, it is indispensible in cases when the prosecutor calls its Richmond, Virginia based Expert Toxicologist - the Breath Section Chief for the Division of Forensic Science.  If there is a trial in one's DUI case and if the science of the blood or breath is attacked by the defense, there is a high probability of the government calling the Breath Section Chief to tender expert testimony.  Knowledge is power - particularly in the sciences. There are currently no other Virginia DUI law firms with a scientist as part of the DUI defense team. Query:  Will your atkins diet influence the production of ketones and thus enhance your blood alcohol and thus the facts of your Virginia DUI case?  Will the procedure implemented by the registered nurse in extracting your blood in your Virginia DUI case influence the results?
Lecturers and Professors	Bose Law Firm ® attorneys teach other lawyers and police officers various areas of criminal law, DUI defense and criminal procedure.  Further, Bose lawyers teach police officers in various forums and are lecturers and professors in local colleges.  POINTS OF DISTINCTION  There are currently no other Virginia DUI law firms with attorneys chosen to teach in the F.B.I. Academy.  The distinction is one of honor and prestige.