Dave Albo

If you are not usually involved in the criminal legal system, you may have a general idea but not know exactly what a criminal defense lawyer does and, most importantly, how a Virginia criminal defense lawyer can help you.…

As many people find out, the insanity defense can be very difficult to prove. Most cases, it is not an appropriate option, but there are still some where it can be used and should be considered. There’s no quick…

If you are facing drunk driving charges, it is crucial to secure an experienced criminal defense lawyer to fight tirelessly on your behalf. This summer, the Supreme Court clarified limits the Constitution places officers measuring blood alcohol content after…

Yes, you can represent yourself in Court.  But would you want me to come to your job and try and do it for a day?  People in Northern Virginia are highly educated and are capable of doing legal research…

One of Dave Albo – Attorney’s most robust practice areas is employment law, http://www.albo-oblon.com/practice-areas/employment-law/, serving both employers and employees, whether in government or in the private workforce. As with any client, we thoughtfully advise those seeking employment counsel based on the…

You can beat laser in a Virginia Reckless case if the charge is by a Metropolitian Airports Authority police officer.  (“Laser” is a speed detective device more accurately called “LIDAR”). I have recently represented numerous people charged with Reckless…

The highlight of many Viginia lawyer’s careers is an argument before the Supreme Court of Virginia.  Many ask me, what is it like?  Here is the basic procedure for writ panels, which is usually the first step in an…

Imagine being sued by a person for a technical violation of law by someone who suffered no injury but who sued you anyway . . . because he could (and because his lawyer would earn a handsome fee).  Believe…

The Arlington County Police have announced a sobriety checkpoint in Arlington on March 4, 2016. Also, called a DUI roadblock, this is a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national crackdown on drunk…

This week, we had a client in the Fairfax Court charged with felony DUI.  Many people ask us, “what is felony DUI in Virginia?”  “DUI” and “DWI” are the same thing in Virginia.  They are shorthand for the crime…