DUI Defense

Tony-Montagna

Attorney Anthony Montagna, III

  • Providing unmatched DUI representation since 1993
  • Tough, experienced, and caring
  • A client first lawyer
  • Thousands of happy clients

Defending People Throughout Virginia, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Suffolk, Hampton and all of Hampton Roads, Against DUI Charges

A DUI can have huge repercussions on anyone’s life, job and family not just because of the costs associated with it, but coping with daily life can be difficult without a driver’s license. What makes matters worse is that the more DUI convictions you receive, the more serious the penalties are if you are convicted. At the Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia, DUI Defense law office of Anthony Montagna, L.L.P., Anthony Montagna, III and the other lawyers at the firm will  defend people charged with their first, second and subsequent DUI charges.  Many of our clients are locals, vacationers, students, and military men and women.  We offer reasonable fees and payment plans in many cases.

Highly Rated:

Top DUI lawyers belong to reputable organizations and need to be highly rated in the community. Antony  Montagna, III is a member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.  This organization allows Anthony access to successful defense strategies and information utilized by attorneys across the country.

Anthony Montagna, III is also listed as one of “BEST OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS“-TOP 10: DUI DEFENSE LAW ATTORNEY.  As this highly respected organization states, “LAW PRACTICED AT A HIGHER STANDARD. Only .05% invited. Attorney dedication, hard work and excellence at its Best.”

Because Anthony Montagna, III is highly experienced, he has had the privilege as being selected as one of the three best DUI attorneys in Norfolk, Virginia with ThreeBestRated.com. Anthony is very proud of his selection and strives to practice law at the standard expected of him. 

Martindale Hubbell has also indicated that Anthony Montagna, III has been “PEER RATED FOR STRONG ETHICAL STANDARDS.”

Most importantly, Anthony Montagna, III has OVER ONE HUNDRED (100) GOOGLE FIVE (5) STAR REVIEWS  and is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.  Put a fighter in your corner.

Anthony Montagna, III is member of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DUI ATTORNEYS
Anthony Montagna, III is member of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DUI ATTORNEYS
Anthony Montagna, III is Peer Rated for Strong Ethical Standards
Anthony Montagna, III is Peer Rated for Strong Ethical Standards
Anthony Montagna is listed as one of the top 3 DUI lawyers in Norfolk, VA with ThreeBest Rated
Anthony Montagna is listed as one of the top 3 DUI lawyers in Norfolk, VA with ThreeBest Rated

 

Anthony Montagna, III has an A+ rating by the BBB
Anthony Montagna, III has an A+ rating by the BBB

Although every case is different and the results of one case do not guarantee results in a different case, some of Anthony Montagna. III’s favorable results are the following:

  1. DUI with a B.A.C. of .24: DISMISSED
  2. Client charged with DUI, Second offense: Guilty of Reckless Driving
  3. Client charged with DUI: Guilty of Reckless Driving
  4. Client charged with DUI: Guilty of Wet Reckless Driving
  5. Client charged with DUI, Refusal, and Revoked Operator’s License: DISMISSED
  6. Client charged with DUI and Refusal: DISMISSED
  7. Client charged with DUI and Refusal:  Client plead to Reckless Driving and refusal charge taken under advisement for one year and to be dismissed if in compliance
  8. Client, a Naval office, charged with DUI and Refusal: Both charges DISMISSED
  9. Client charged with DUI-Second Offense:  Client guilty of DUI-First Offense, no active jail time
  10. Client charged with DUI-First Offense and DUI-Second Offense on same day and in front of same Judge: Both charges DISMISSED

Three Convenient Locations:

Norfolk, VA:

425 Monticello Avenue, Suite A,
Norfolk, VA 23510

757-625-3500

Newport News, VA:

4302 Huntington Avenue, Suite A
Newport News, VA 23607

757-625-3500 and 757-622-8173

Virginia Beach, VA:

One Columbus Center, Ste. 600, PMB 025
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757-625-3500

757-622-8056

Free Consultation and Payment Plans

The criminal defense lawyers at Anthony Montagna understand that everyone does not have unlimited money.  To help you from the very beginning, we offer a free consultation and make payment plans available to our clients.  Most importantly, we offer discounts to seniors, students, military men and women, and union workers.

Military, Student, Senior and Union Workers Welcome

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Anthony Montagna and his partners take pride in representing a broad spectrum of clients in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Hampton, Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, York County, New Kent County, Northampton County, Williamsburg/James City County and Accomack County.  We provide a team of lawyers to provide you with the best results and offer military, student, senior, and union discounts.

We Provide Aggressive Representation for Individuals Charged with DUI

Our DUI defense firm is available 24 hours a day to answer your questions and help you get out of jail. We are capable of handling all aspects of your TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS and DUI Defense, from bond hearings to trial. To set up a free initial consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney, contact us today.

A+ Rated by the Better Business Bureau

When  you hire Anthony Montagna, you know you will receive the best DUI defense.  Anthony is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has received an award by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys as one of the 10 best DUI/DWI attorneys for client satisfaction.

Cities and Counties Where We Represent Clients

  • NORFOLK
  • VIRGINIA BEACH
  • CHESAPEAKE
  • SUFFOLK
  • PORTSMOUTH
  • ISLE OF WIGHT
  • SOUTHAMPTON
  • HAMPTON
  • NEWPORT NEWS
  • YORK COUNTY
  • NEW KENT COUNTY
  • WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY
  • NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
  • ACCOMACK

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the intoxicated related offenses? Driving While intoxicated Section 18.2-266 Five ways to convict:
  1. While a person has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath as indicated by a chemical test administered as provided under Article
  2. While under the influence of alcohol
  3. While under the influence of any narcotic or self administered intoxicant or drug to which it impairs the person’s ability to drive safely.
  4. While a person is under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs that impairs his ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  5. While such a person has a blood concentration of any of the following substances at a level that is equal to or greater than 0.02 milligrams of cocaine per liter of blood, 0.1 milligrams of methamphetamine per liter of blood, 0.01 milligrams of phencyclidine per liter of blood, or 0.1 milligrams of 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine per liter of blood.

First Offense

  1. A class I misdemeanor, up to 12 months in jail and a $2500.00 fine, with a mandatory minimum fine of $250.00. If the defendant’s BAC is at least .15 but not more than .20, the defendant must serve a mandatory minimum sentence of five days. If the BAC is higher than .20, the defendant must serve a mandatory minimum 10 day jail sentence.
  2. Defendant must complete Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP), if ordered.
  3. Suspension of driver’s license for 12 months, with court discretion for a restricted driver’s license.
  4. If the BAC was .15 or more, installation of an ignition interlock system is mandated for a minimum of six months on any vehicle registered to or owned by the defendant.

Second Offense:

  1. Within 5 years: a Class I misdemeanor and a mandatory minimum fine of $500 and a jail sentence not less than one month, with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 20 days; If the defendant’s BAC is at least .15 but not more than .20, an additional 10 days is added to the mandatory minimum sentence; If the BAC is higher than .20, the additional mandatory jail sentence is 20 days.
  2. Within 5 to 10 years: a Class I misdemeanor and a mandatory minimum fine of $500.00 and a jail sentence of not less than one month with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 10 days; if the BAC is greater than .15 but less than .20, the defendant must serve an additional mandatory jail sentence of 10 days and the total mandatory fine is $1000.00; if the BAC is .20 or greater, the defendant must serve an additional mandatory jail sentence of 20 days and the total mandatory fine is $1000.00.
  3. Driver’s license suspended for three years.
  4. Restricted license may be obtained after four months, if second offense occurred between 5 and 10 years ago.
  5. Restricted license may be obtained after 1 year if second offense is within 5 years.
  6. All restricted licenses require ignition interlock system for a period of time not to exceed the period of license suspension and restriction, but not less than 6 months.

Third Offense within 10 years:

  1. A Class VI felony, up to 5 years in the penitentiary and a $2,500.00 fine
  2. If third offense is within 5 years, mandatory minimum $1,000.00 fine and mandatory minimum jail sentence of 6 months.
  3. Mandatory minimum jail sentence of 90 days, if not within 5 years.
  4. Indefinite license suspension.

Fourth or Subsequent Offense within 10 years:

  1. Class VI felony, mandatory minimum sentence of 1 year and $1,000.00 fine.
  • What are field sobriety tests? They are used to assist officers in evaluating whether an individual is impaired. The most common field tests are: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), nose touch, alphabet, one leg stand, walk and turn, and preliminary breath test (PBT).
  1. HGN: measures involuntary jerking of eyes.
  2. Nose touch: touching nose with finger.
  3. Alphabet: reciting alphabet from A to Z or from any letter to another, without singing.
  4. Standing on one foot with other foot raised six inches off the ground for 30 seconds.
  5. Walk and turn: walking nine steps, up and back, on a real or imaginary line.
  6. PBT: not admissible at trial, but may be offered at suppression hearings to justify probable cause; a small hand held breath testing device.
  • The police officer never told me of my rights, is that Ok? A police officer is not required to mirandize everyone. An individual must only be advised of his rights if he is in custody. Generally, a police officer does not need to advise an individual of his rights if he is stopped only for an investigative detention. However, the police officer must have stopped the individual based on a reasonable, articulable suspicion.
  • I was charged with driving on a suspended license, what do I do?
  1. Obtain a copy of DMV record, pay off all fines and reinstatement fees, and have valid license with you in court.
  2. Talk with an attorney to determine if the officer had reasonable basis to stop you.
  • What is implied consent? If you drive a motor vehicle on a highway, as defined in the code, that you agree to submit to the breathalyzer or blood test to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs. § 18.2-266. Driving motor vehicle, engine, etc., while intoxicated, etc. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train (i) while such person has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath as indicated by a chemical test administered as provided in this article, (ii) while such person is under the influence of alcohol, (iii) while such person is under the influence of any narcotic drug or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature, or any combination of such drugs, to a degree which impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train safely, (iv) while such person is under the combined influence of alcohol and any drug or drugs to a degree which impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train safely, or (v) while such person has a blood concentration of any of the following substances at a level that is equal to or greater than: (a) 0.02 milligrams of cocaine per liter of blood, (b) 0.1 milligrams of methamphetamine per liter of blood, (c) 0.01 milligrams of phencyclidine per liter of blood, or (d) 0.1 milligrams of 3,4-methylenedloxymethamphetamine per liter of blood, A charge alleging a violation of this section shall support a conviction under clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v). For the purposes of this article, the term “motor vehicle” includes mopeds, while operated on the public highways of this Commonwealth. § 18.2-268.2. Implied consent to post-arrest testing to determine drug or alcohol content of blood
  1. Any person, whether licensed by Virginia or not, who operates a motor vehicle upon a highway, as defined in 46.2-100, in the Commonwealth shall be deemed thereby, as a condition of such operation, to have consented to have samples of his blood, breath, or both blood and breath taken for a chemical test to determine the alcohol, drug, or both alcohol and drug content of his blood, if he is arrested for violation of §l8.2-266, 18.2-266.1, or subsection B of §18.2-272 or of a similar ordinance within three hours of the alleged offense.
  2. Any person so arrested for a violation of clause (i) or (ii) of §18.2- 266 or both, §48.2-266.1 or subsection B of §18.2-272 or of similar ordinance shall submit to a breath test. If the breath test is unavailable or the person is physically unable to submit to the breath test, a blood test shall be given. The accused shall, prior to administration of the test, be advised by the person administering the test that he has the right to observe the process of analysis and to see the blood-alcohol reading on the equipment used to perform the breath test. If the equipment automatically produces a written printout of the breath test result, the printout, or a copy, shall be given to the accused.
  3. A person, after having been arrested for a violation of clause (iii), (iv), or (v) of §18.2-266 or § 18.2-266.1 or subsection B of 18.2-272 or of a similar ordinance, may be required to submit to a blood test to determine the drug or both drug and alcohol content of his blood. When a person, after having been arrested for a violation of §18.2-266(i) or (ii) or both, submits to a breath test in accordance with subsection B or refuses to take or is incapable of taking such a breath test, he may be required to submit to tests to determine the drug or both drug and alcohol content of his blood if the law-enforcement officer has reasonable cause to believe the person was driving under the influence of any drug or combination of drugs, or the combined influence of alcohol and drugs.

Experience Matters

Our lawyers have been representing clients in Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Chesapeake and Portsmouth, along with all of Virginia for decades. Our lawyers have the expertise and knowledge to challenge the traffic stop, the probable cause of your arrest, and the breathalyzer results. We also have represented countless satisfied clients charged with reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, driving after being declared a habitual offender and other traffic offenses.

We can address your concerns of the traffic stop, the field tests offered, and breathalyzer results. We will determine if the police officer had a reasonable suspicion to stop you or probable cause to arrest you.

Defending You Against the Consequences of a DUI

When you are accused of drunk driving, you will face both criminal and civil penalties if convicted. After a drunk driving arrest, your driver’s license will be suspended immediately. This happens automatically after your arrest and is completely separate from the criminal aspect of your charge. Our DUI defense firm will represent you at an implied consent hearing, challenging a suspended license.

A successful DUI defense strategy often begins immediately following your arrest. It is of vital importance that you speak to us after you are charged with a DUI. We will begin to gather evidence and statements in order to start building a case against the criminal charges. Here are the five ways that you may be convicted of a DUI:

  • Your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above .08.
  • You were driving under the influence of alcohol.
  • You operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of a narcotic or prescription drug.
  • You were driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
  • You were driving with a blood-drug concentration over the legal limit.

A conviction for a DUI can be expensive and extremely inconvenient for both civilians and military personnel. If you have been accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, contact a DUI defense lawyer at the Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia, law firm of Anthony Montagna for a free initial consultation.

Call (757) 625-3500 or contact the lawyers through our on line contact form.

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A Few of the Clients We Have Helped

  • "Mr. Montagna was the BEST!! I had reckless driving and 2 seatbelt violations ( one for a minor) and he got my whole case DISMISSED!! He is definitely the go to guy for your case… I couldn’t appreciate and thank him enough!"

    Sky B.
  • "Simply the best in the business. Got my 67 in a 35 mph reduced from reckless driving to an improper driving. He let me know what to do before court and I followed everything exactly. Would highly recommend him for any traffic case."

    Wesley F.
  • "Mr. Anthony Montagna understood the assignment! I am so glad I retained him. He is very professional, understanding, attentive, and easy to reach. He will make sure you get the best results as possible. Thank again Mr. Anthony and Kelly for taking care of me and serving me at my best. If anybody is thinking about looking into this law firm, please look no further!"

    Tiara S.
  • "I had a speeding ticket that was 21 over in a 30mph zone. He got my case dismissed. Whatever he asked you to get for court definitely get the paperwork. I really appreciate Anthony Montana for making my driving record go back to +5. He really knows the law and he is definitely an attorney I will use later in life if I will need him again. He does care about the people he helps in court."

    Jacob P.
  • "Mr. Montagna handles my periodic traffic offenses and always gets them dismissed. Depending on the charge he has had me take a driver improvement class, which was actually enjoyable, and my charges are always dismissed. I would never use anybody else for any kind of traffic offense. The cops seem to know him and the bailiff told me one time that I had chosen a good lawyer. Highly recommended."

    Cindy Williams
  • "Anthony helped me with a traffic ticket. His counsel was excellent and he really took the time to understand the situation and give expert guidance on how best to proceed. He got the ticket dismissed and I got points taken off my license as a result of his counsel."

    Michael Moore
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Areas We Serve

Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Williamsburg/James City County, Northampton County, Southampton County, Isle of Wight County, York County, New Kent County, Accomack County, Virginia Beach and all of Virginia.

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