Archives for Samantha Upton

When a lawyer and a client work well together, sometimes great things happen.  In this case, a college student-athlete was pulled over for traveling 106 mph in a 55 mph zone.  This would typically...

A trained mechanic can perform a speedometer calibration to fix your vehicle’s speedometer to provide a more accurate result. A speedometer calibration usually involves placing the car on a dynamometer, which measures the spinning...

Samantha Upton represented a client charged with Speeding as she was clocked driving 43 MPH in a 25 MPH zone in Richmond, Virginia. The client was driving a new car and had a clean...

One of the more serious traffic offenses under Virginia law is reckless driving. Unlike many other traffic offenses, reckless driving could be charged as a felony in some cases. A conviction on a reckless...

Contrary to what you might have seen on TV or in a movie, someone who has been arrested is not immediately put on trial. Weeks or months may pass between someone’s arrest and their...

The penalty levied for a drug crime conviction in Virginia will depend on the type of offense committed, the schedule of the controlled substance in the crime, and the amount of substance in question....

Many cases in Virginia’s criminal justice system end in plea agreements. A plea agreement can benefit everyone involved by reducing uncertainty and avoiding the time and expense of going to trial. However, not all...

Virginia police and prosecutors aggressively pursue drinking and driving offenses, so even a first-time DUI conviction could carry stiff fines and other penalties. The penalties for a first-time DUI conviction in Virginia can vary...

In April 2021, Virginia legislators passed a series of new marijuana laws with sweeping effects. If you are a resident or visitor in Virginia, continue reading to learn more about how these laws could...

Having your license suspended is a major inconvenience, but that doesn’t mean you should risk driving after receiving a suspension. Driving on a suspended license can carry severe penalties in Virginia, including having your...