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Traffic Attorney, Anthony Montagna, III, handles reckless driving and traffic cases in VA AUTHOR: Anthony Montagna, III As an attorney with almost 31 years of experience handling DUI charges, reckless driving charges, and other traffic violations, I would submit to you that I a…

Traffic Attorney, Anthony Montagna, III, handles reckless driving cases in VA AUTHOR: Anthony Montagna, III As an attorney with almost 31 years of experience handling DUI charges, reckless driving charges, and other traffic violations, I would submit to you that I am an authori…

 Warrantless Searches in Virginia I.    IMMEDIATE ACTION BY THE OFFICER REQUIRES AN EXCEPTION TO REQUIRING A WARRANT A.  SEARCH OF A PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH AN ARREST B.  SEARCH OF THE AREA CONTROLLED BY THE ARRESTEE C.  POLICE IN HOT PURSUIT OF PERSON TO BE ARRESTED D.  INDIVIDUAL TEMPORARILY DETAINED E.  EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES F.  KEEPING THE STATUS …

Anthony Montagna recently was instrumental in getting two serious drug charges dismissed.  Although every case is different and one result does not guarantee a result in a different case, the matter was covered by the Virginian-Pilot.  View the article HERE.

Supreme Court of Virginia Opinions // Mason v. Commonwealth 05/05/2016 In this case, there is an appeal challenging the circuit court’s refusal to suppress drug-related evidence seized after a traffic stop.  The Judges of the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that the objective facts and circumstances presented by the Commonwealth of Virginia wer…

          Anthony Montagna has handled hundreds of Reckless Driving cases in Virginia.  He has over 22 years experience defending military men and women, union workers, seniors and students.  He is tough, experienced, and compassionate.  He offers free consultations. 757-625-3500 MILITARY WELCOME UNION WORKERS WELCOME RECKLESS DRIVING, IMPROPER DR…

On September 18, 2015, the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys awarded Anthony Montagna “One of the Ten Best in Virginia” for client satisfaction.  After almost 22 years of defending clients with some of the most difficult DUI charges, Anthony has been finally recognized for his tireless preparation and excellent results by his satisfied clients….

AJ Hadsell was the Norfolk teenager, who was found dead in Southampton County in April, 2015.  The medical examiner indicated that the cause of death was acute heroin poisoning.  However, the manner of death was not able to be determined. Initially, Wesley Hadsell was indicted on statutory burglary, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and …

It was a sad day in Virginia recently. Former Virginia Governor McDonnell’s conviction was affirmed by the appeals Court.  Most people believe Governor McDonnell is a good man.  However, the appeals court found the evidence sufficient to uphold his federal court conviction. By losing the appeal, the likelihood of Governor McDonnell  serving prison ti…

Anthony Montagna, III has practiced law over 21 years. On this page, a Norfolk DUI lawyer explains DUI in Virginia. DUI’s are one of the most serious misdemeanor charges in Virginia.  If convicted of a DUI, one faces up to 12 months in jail, $2,500.00 fine, loss of driver’s license, and other onerous penalties.  Additionally, it is important to be aw…