Reckless Driving Lawyers Virginia Beach VA

HAVE YOU BEEN STOPPED BY THE POLICE FOR RECKLESS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 264, INTERSTATE 64, SHORE DRIVE, ATLANTIC AVENUE, INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD, OR SOMEWHERE ELSE IN VIRGINIA BEACH? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ELITE VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER TO DEFEND YOU? IF YES, CONTACT ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III.

ATTORNEY ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

• SPECIALIZING IN RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSES IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
• AN ESTIMATE OF OVER 4,000 RECKLESS DRIVING CASES HANDLED
• I SPECIALIZE IN DEFENDING PEOPLE CHARGED WITH RECKLESS DRIVING 
• HANDLES HIGH SPEED AND ACCIDENT CASES
• MILITARY, UNION, FIRST RESPONDER, STUDENT, TEACHER, AND SENIOR DISCOUNTS
• PAYMENT PLANS
• FREE CONSULTATION
• ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, SUITE 600, PMB 025, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
• QUOTED AND CONSULTED BY REPORTERS WITH THE VIRGINIAN PILOT
• WINNING RECKLESS DRIVING CASES IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA FOR 30+ YEARS
• MANY CLIENTS CHARGED WITH DRIVING OVER 105 MPH
• ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, SUITE 600, PMB 025, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
• 757-625-3500 (TO REACH ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III 24 HOURS A DAY) AND 757-622-8056
• YOUR “GO TO” VIRGINIA BEACH LAWYER FOR SERIOUS RECKLESS DRIVING CASES IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
• A VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER WHO CARES ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
• FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE SOME OF MY GOOGLE REVIEWS

ANTHONY MONTAGNA’S FIRM PROVIDES VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSES 

• VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS WHO PUT THE CLIENT FIRST
• VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS WHO KNOW THE LAW
• WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY
• 757-625-3500 (TO REACH ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III 24 HOURS A DAY) AND 757-622-8056
• PROVIDING ELITE REPRESENTATION IS ALL THAT WE DO
• ELITE REPRESENTATION IS ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY

SEE SOME OF OUR FANTASTIC RESULTS:

Although every case is different, no two cases are the same, and a result in one case does not guarantee the same result in every case or predict the result of a different case, Anthony has obtained great results around Virginia.

Some of Anthony’s case results are the following:

1. Anthony has handled an estimate of over 4,000 reckless driving cases, but no case was more satisfying than a reckless driving case that was reduced to improper driving and the client described Anthony as, “Great Lawyer. Fine gentleman.” 
2. Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $150.00 fine
3. Reckless driving, 118 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
4. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $250.00 fine
5. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
6. Reckless driving, Racing:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
7. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $500.00 fine
8. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
9. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
10. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 65 mph zone: DISMISSED
11. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
12. Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
13. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
14. Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
15. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
16. Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: DISMISSED
17. Reckless driving, 103 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
18. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
19. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
20. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
21. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 30 mph zone: GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING, BUT NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME
22. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
23. Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $100.00 fine
24. Reckless driving where client’s vehicle ran off road, flipped over a number of times, hit trees, ultimately hit a house off the road, and where the police office believed client drove his vehicle over 90 mph: DISMISSED
25. Reckless driving, client driving a motorcycle at a high rate of speed on the interstate with sudden lane change and driving between vehicles: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
26. Reckless driving, 98 mph in a 60 mph zone:  REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
27. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
28. Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
29. Reckless driving, 96 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
30. Reckless driving, 96 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
31. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
32. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
33. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
34. Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
35. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
36. Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
37. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
38. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
39. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 60 mph zone: DISMISSED
40. Reckless driving, 92 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
41. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
42. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
43. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
44. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
45. Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
46. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
47. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
48. Reckless driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
49. Reckless driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
50. Reckless driving, 86 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
51. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
52. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
53. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
54. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
55. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
56. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
57. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
58. Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
59. Reckless driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
60. Reckless driving, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
61. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
62. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, DISMISSED
63. Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION 
64. Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone: DISMISSED
65. Reckless driving, 74 mph in a 35 mph zone: DISMISSED
66. Reckless driving, 74 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
67. Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
68. Reckless driving, 50 mph in a 25 mph zone: REDUCED TO SPEEDING
69. Reckless driving, client driving above 80 mph, tailgating, and switching lanes abruptly: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
70. Reckless driving, client driving above 90 mph on a motorcycle, driving between lanes with vehicles, and driving in a dangerous manner: DISMISSED
71. Reckless driving, 146 in a 55 mph zone, small fine and ONLY 5 days in jail to serve on weekends
72. Reckless driving, 141 in a 55 mph zone, small fine and ONLY 5 days in jail to serve on weekends
73. Reckless driving:  DISMISSED
74. Reckless driving:  DISMISSED
75. Reckless driving:  DISMISSED
76. Reckless driving: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, 19 MILES OVER THE SPEED LIMIT
77. Reckless Driving: DISMISSED
78. Reckless Driving: DISMISSED
79. Reckless Driving: DISMISSED

WHAT SOME CLIENTS SAY ABOUT ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III

• “He is a great lawyer, my grandfather loves him. Would recommend him to anyone. If I could put more than 5 stars I would!”
• “If I could give 6 stars I would! Mr. Montagna was the attorney we needed for the traffic violation! Our case was dismissed in under a minute and I thank God and Mr. Montagna for representing us!”
• “I had the opportunity to meet Anthony Montagna III recently. He was courteous, kind, and professional.
  As soon as the case started his client was put at ease because Attorney Montagna was in full control. His expertise was exceptional and the outcome could not have been better.”
• “Honestly , Mr. Montagna treats like you are his family the way he cares, he takes care of his people , I was doing triple digit speed on a 60 and lord I thought it was over for me in that courtroom , he’s a genius because I literally got away with no time .. he’s that man!”
• “Mr. Montagna prepared me perfectly for my reckless driving ticket which was 68 in a 45. Mr. Montagna was the best prepared attorney in the courtroom. I followed his instructions and was able to pay court costs and the case was dismissed. Whenever I had a question he was there to assist. Well worth the money spent.”
• “Thanks to Mr. Anthony Montagna and his team for getting my case dismissed today. I really appreciate it”
• “I had a reckless driving case today doing 95 in a 60 and added with unsafe lane change. He helped me walk out with a $100 fine before court costs. I highly recommend Mr. Montagna to be your lawyer and I highly recommend you do the stuff he requests you do to. It’ll help you out a lot. I would hire him again in a heart beat. Thank you Mr. Anthony Montagna for helping me with my reckless driving case”
• “Anthony Montagna is absolutely one of the best if not THE BEST lawyer for reckless driving, I chose him because he had great reviews and when we sat down and talked he showed me all that I needed to get done and showed that he cared. He is very concise and aggressive and represents you in the best way possible. I had a reckless driving ticket from going 92/65 and he got it dropped to a defective equipment violation. He represented me in the very best way possible and was very quick and informative about the whole process. I wish I could give more stars, if you have a reckless driving charge, this is the guy.”
• “Mr. Montagna represented me today and achieved the best possible outcome….dismissal of charges! My case was Reckless Driving (91 in a 65) along I-64. As a military service member and VA non-resident, I was unaware of the seriousness of a RD charge (class I misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 yr in jail and $2500 fine). Following charges I consulted with 4 different lawyers and decided to go with Anthony because of his approach during our consult. He emphasized the seriousness of the charge, made no guarantees regarding an outcome, and described to me in detail what our defense strategy should be on the day in court. He outlined a series of tasks I should complete prior to the court appearance that would give me the best possible chance at a favorable outcome. I quickly related with his candor and demeanor, and felt early in our consult the comfort in a lawyer that I was looking for. I followed his recommendations to the detail and went well above the community service hours he initially recommended (when it comes to community service, clearly more is better)! Mr. Montagna and his staff were extremely responsive whenever I had questions! I think I appreciated that part the most because this entire situation proved rather stressful considering I had absolutely no experience with the judicial system before this experience. His performance in court was just as impressive! He presented my defense with calm and poise. He guided me through a line of questioning before the Judge that displayed that I both took the charges seriously and worked hard to atone. The experience overall was rather humbling, and I appreciate greatly Anthony’s representation throughout!! If you find yourself in a bind, you’d do well to give Mr. Montagna a call!”
• Mr. Montagna helped me with a reckless driving ticket 91 mph in a 55 mph zone, reduced to speeding. Thank you sir!
• “Mr. Montagna was wonderful and so helpful in my case. He and his team were accessible and the communication was quick and concise. They gave me all the tools to get my case dismissed at court costs. Hopefully, I never get a ticket like that again, but if I do – I know what team I am calling. Thank you again.”

BIO OF ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III:

Anthony was born on August 19, 1968 at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. After several months, Anthony and his family moved to Norfolk, Virginia, his father’s home town.

Anthony graduated from Norfolk Academy in 1986.  After graduation, Anthony attended and graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.  

At the University of Richmond, Anthony was awarded Intermediate Honors and was a proud member of the the Dean’s List. After graduating from the University of Richmond, Anthony attended and graduated from The University of Akron School of Law in 1993. Upon graduating from law school, Anthony joined his father as a partner at Montagna & Montagna, P.C.

In his free time, Anthony enjoys traveling, reading, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his family.  He particularly enjoys spending time with his daughter, Phoebe, who is 21 and attends Hollins University.

FORMER MANAGING PARTNER AT MONTAGNA & MONTAGNA P.C.

As a partner at Montagna & Montagna, P.C., Anthony assisted individuals in many fields of law.  Over the years, Anthony has handled bankruptcy, debt collection, worker’s compensation, personal injury, family law, DUI and traffic, security clearance, criminal, and corporation cases.

As the son of an attorney who served his country proudly on active duty and in the reserves in the United States Navy JAG Corps, Anthony has the necessary experience and knowledge to ensure you get the results that you want. He has practiced law since 1993 and is well known for his knowledge of the law and familiarity with the judges in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

COMMITMENT TO CLIENTS:

“Practicing law since 1993, I know each reckless driving case in Virginia Beach, VA is different, and I provide personalized attention for each client,” says Anthony. “I am committed to providing my clients with zealous and skillful representation. I know that my client’s case is a serious concern, and I treat every client like I would want my family treated. I am here to guide you through the complexities of your case and to provide you simple, straightforward answers to your questions.”

BAR ADMISSIONS:

• U.S. District Court
• Eastern District of Virginia
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
• Court of Appeals of Virginia
• Virginia Supreme Court
• U.S. Supreme Court

EDUCATION:

1993 University of Akron School of Law, Akron, OH, J.D.
1990 University of Richmond, Richmond, VA,  B.A.,  Major: Economics, Intermediate Honors, Dean’s List

A+ RATED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

Anthony Montagna, III,  is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.   Many of our clients are locals, union workers, students, vacationers, and military men and women.  Our fees are reasonable, and we offer military, student, union, teacher, first responder and senior discounts.  

When you need an experienced and compassionate lawyer in Virginia Beach for a reckless driving charge, contact Anthony Montagna, III, a proven winner. Anthony will utilize his 30+ years of experience in thinking “outside of the box” to achieve the most favorable disposition.

ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, SUITE 600, PMB 025, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

757-625-3500 or 757-622-6851

HIGHLY RATED VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER:

When you go to court, it is important to have a highly recommended and rated attorney, like Anthony.  Anthony has received over ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY (170) FIVE star GOOGLE, AVVO, and FINDLAW reviews.

SPEED KILLS

Every year, individuals are killed and seriously injured by reckless driving. Anthony Montagna, III and Montagna Law would urge you to drive responsibly and not speed.   The Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles provides startling statistics:

If you are unfortunately charged with reckless driving in Virginia Beach, VA because of a high speed or the endangering of life, limb or property, please know that elite representation is only a phone call away.  Anthony Montagna, III, as an elite Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyer,  is ready to provide to you the help you need.

COSTS OF A RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGE IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA:

1. ATTORNEY FEES
2. DRIVER IMPROVEMENT CLASS FEES
3. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
4. LOSS OF LIFE
5. SERIOUS INJURY
6. COURT FINES
7. INCARCERATION COSTS
8. COURT COSTS
9. BAIL BONDSMAN  COSTS (USUALLY 10% OF BOND)
10. INSURANCE PREMIUM INCREASES
11. CAR TOWING FEES
12. CRIMINAL CONVICTION STIGMA
13. ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION COSTS WITH A LICENSE SUSPENSION

AS VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS, WE KNOW HOW TO CHALLENGE RADAR, LIDAR, AND PACING BY THE POLICE

Anthony Montagna, III is familiar with LIDAR (Laser), RADAR and pacing by the police when our client is charged with Reckless Driving in Virginia Beach, VA. Anthony always suggests reviewing the calibrations for the speed monitoring device. 

Pursuant to state law, the calibrations must occur within 6 months of the Reckless Driving or Speeding charge.  If the officer fails to have the calibrations with him, the Reckless Driving or Speeding charge can be dismissed.

WHAT IS PACING?

Pacing generally occurs when the police officer travels behind your vehicle at a steady speed.  The officer should maintain a constant speed for a set distance.  Additionally, the officer uses his speedometer to compare it to the defendant’s speed.

In Virginia Beach, the judges usually require at least a .2 mile pacing distance.  If the officer is accelerating, decelerating, and/or not looking at his speedometer the whole time,  an attorney may attack the credibility of the pacing testimony.

WHAT IS RADAR?

RADAR is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging.  RADAR allows the police to measure the speed of your moving vehicle. 

Usually, the law enforcement office will determine your speed by emitting a microwave from an antenna. When the antenna emits the microwave, the microwave will reflect off your vehicle.  Thereafter, the microwave will return to the RADAR unit, and your speed will be displayed for the law enforcement officer to see. 

If the officer was using mobile RADAR, his vehicle was either travelling in the same direction as your vehicle or in the opposite direction of your vehicle.  If the officer was using stationary RADAR, his vehicle was parked.

POSSIBLE ERRORS WITH RADAR:

1. Antenna position 
2. Look past 
3. Cosine 
4. Double bounce 
5. Beam reflection
6. Road sign
7. Radio interference
8. Fan Interference

WHAT IS LIDAR?

LIDAR is an an acronym for Light Detection and Ranging. LIDAR measures your vehicle speed by using light energy by a LASER device.  LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission Radiation. Law enforcement know that LIDAR is designed for stationary use only.  Because LIDAR can only be used for stationary operations, the police know that LIDAR should not be used from moving vehicles.

For LIDAR, an officer selects a single target. The officer will use his LIDAR device by aiming at a reflective spot on your vehicle.  Frequently, the officer will aim for your license plate or your headlight.

After aiming the device, the officer will press the trigger on his device.  The officer will receive a speed-reading almost immediately.

FACTORS AFFECTING LIDAR:

1. Radio frequency
2. Light devices
3. Electrical lines
4. Windshield
5. Weather
6. Low voltage
7. Sweep effect used by officer
8. Cosine LIDAR jammer

MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LIDAR AND RADAR:

While LIDAR and RADAR are both forms of electromagnetic radiation, there are difference. LIDAR and RADAR have different frequencies and wavelength.  Additionally, RADAR can be used by the police from moving and stationary vehicles, but LIDAR is only designed for stationary use. 

STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS:

Anthony Montagna,  III is a successful Virginia Beach Reckless Driving Lawyer.  As Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyers, who are familiar with the federal and state courts, Anthony Montagna, III  and the lawyers at his firm know how to obtain great court results.

When you go to court in Virginia Beach, VA for a reckless driving charge or any traffic violation, you need to understand that it requires the use of common sense.  It is also important to hire a lawyer who practices in Virginia Beach, VA and who has an office conveniently located in downtown Virginia Beach.  My Virginia Beach, VA office is located at One Columbus Center, Suite 600, PMB 025, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.  

AS THE “GO TO” VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYER, NO CASE IS TOO SIMPLE OR TOO COMPLEX

Anthony Montagna, III has been winning reckless driving cases for 30+ years. Most importantly, Anthony is proud to serve civilian and military personnel. Most importantly, no case is too simple or too complex.

When clients ask Anthony if he has handled a case like theirs, Anthony always responds, “after handling an estimated 4,000 reckless driving cases, I have been involved with just about everything.” Anthony has  represented a client with a speeds as high as 146 miles per hour in 55 miles per hour zone, a client with a speed of 104 miles per hour in a 30 miles per hour zone, clients involved with horrific accidents, and clients illegally passing school buses and police cars with their flashing emergency lights.

Call the “Go To Virginia Beach Reckless Driving Lawyer,” Anthony Montagna, III, when you have a reckless driving charge in Virginia Beach, VA.  Elite reckless driving representation in Virginia Beach starts with an elite Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyer, like Anthony Montagna, III.  His phone numbers are  757-622-8056 or 757-625-3500, and help is only a phone call away.

With Anthony L. Montagna, III, you can be confident that you have an experienced Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyer on your side. Anthony will fight to protect you and your family. He knows that every case is important to you, and he will battle for you in court.

Please do not assume that you can represent yourself or that you should just plead guilty an accept your punishment. Anthony can talk to the police officers, listen to the evidence, and assist you with obtaining mitigating evidence to help your case.  Together, you and Anthony can provide a tough team against the police and prosecutor.

VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS WHO THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

Anthony and the other lawyers at Montagna Law strive to answer all questions, to provide regular updates and to return all phone calls. If you want attorneys who will think outside of the box, make your case a priority and work hard for you, Anthony and the lawyers at the firm are the ones for you.

MILITARY WELCOME

UNION WORKERS WELCOME

The address for the Virginia Beach General District Court and Circuit Court is 2425 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456.

CIVIL COURTROOM A:
   High volume attorneys first return on cases are heard Monday 
   through Friday
   at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., all others are heard at 8:30 a.m.

   Contested cases will be set for a future date on Mondays, 
   Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at
   9:30 a.m. in Civil B.

   Conflict cases (civil, criminal and traffic) are heard by 
   substitute judges on the second Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m.

CIVIL COURTROOM B:
   First returns on warrants, notices of motions for judgment, and 
   garnishments are heard on
     Mon. Wed., Thurs. and Fri (except 2nd Fri.) at 8:30 a.m.

   Contested matters will be scheduled for a future date
     on Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri. (except 2nd Fri.) at 9:30 a.m.

   Unlawful detainers are heard on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.

   Small claims cases are heard on the second Friday of the month 
   at 8:30 a.m.

TRAFFIC COURTROOMS A and B:
   Cases are heard daily at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

TRAFFIC COURTROOM C:
   DUI related cases are heard daily at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

   ASAP violations are heard Monday through Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

CRIMINAL COURTROOMS 1 AND 2:
   Misdemeanors are heard Monday through Wednesday at 8:30 and 
   11:00 a.m.

   Felony preliminary hearings are held on Thursdays and Fridays at 
   8:30 a.m.

   Felony bond hearings are heard daily at 8:00 a.m. in Traffic 
   Courtroom D.

   Misdemeanor bond hearings are heard daily at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. 
   in the courtroom in which the trial
   is scheduled. In-custody arraignments are heard in Traffic 
   Courtroom D at 2:00 p.m.

WHAT  IS RECKLESS DRIVING?

I. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-852

Irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving.

 II. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-853

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a vehicle which is not under proper control or which has inadequate or improperly adjusted brakes on any highway in the Commonwealth.

III. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-854

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who, while driving a vehicle, overtakes and passes another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, on or approaching the crest of a grade or on or approaching a curve in the highway, where the driver’s view along the highway is obstructed, except where the overtaking vehicle is being operated on a highway having two or more designated lanes of roadway for each direction of travel or on a designated one-way roadway or highway.

 IV. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-855

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such number of persons, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or to interfere with the driver’s control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

V. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-856

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who passes or attempts to pass two other vehicles abreast, moving in the same direction, except on highways having separate roadways of three or more lanes for each direction of travel, or on designated one-way streets or highways. This section shall not apply, however, to a motor vehicle passing two other vehicles when one or both of such other vehicles is a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped; nor shall this section apply to a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped passing two other vehicles.

VI. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-857

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives any motor vehicle so as to be abreast of another vehicle in a lane designed for one vehicle, or drives any motor vehicle so as to travel abreast of any other vehicle traveling in a lane designed for one vehicle. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit two two-wheeled motorcycles from traveling abreast while traveling in a lane designated for one vehicle. In addition, this section shall not apply to (i) any validly authorized parade, motorcade, or motorcycle escort; (ii) a motor vehicle traveling in the same lane of traffic as a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped; nor shall it apply to (iii) any vehicle when lawfully overtaking and passing one or more vehicles traveling in the same direction in a separate lane.

VII. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-858

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who overtakes or passes any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction at any railroad grade crossing or at any intersection of highways unless such vehicles are being operated on a highway having two or more designated lanes of roadway for each direction of travel or unless such intersection is designated and marked as a passing zone or on a designated one-way street or highway, or while pedestrians are passing or about to pass in front of either of such vehicles, unless permitted so to do by a traffic light or law-enforcement officer.

VIII. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-859

A person driving a motor vehicle shall stop such vehicle when approaching, from any direction, any school bus which is stopped on any highway, private road or school driveway for the purpose of taking on or discharging children, the elderly, or mentally or physically handicapped persons, and shall remain stopped until all the persons are clear of the highway, private road or school driveway and the bus is put in motion; any person violating the foregoing is guilty of reckless driving. The driver of a vehicle, however, need not stop when approaching a school bus if the school bus is stopped on the other roadway of a divided highway, on an access road, or on a driveway when the other roadway, access road, or driveway is separated from the roadway on which he is driving by a physical barrier or an unpaved area. The driver of a vehicle also need not stop when approaching a school bus which is loading or discharging passengers from or onto property immediately adjacent to a school if the driver is directed by a law-enforcement officer or other duly authorized uniformed school crossing guard to pass the school bus. This section shall apply to school buses which are equipped with warning devices prescribed in § 46.2-1090 and are painted yellow with the words “School Bus” in black letters at least eight inches high on the front and rear thereof. Only school buses which are painted yellow and equipped with the required lettering and warning devices shall be identified as school buses.

The testimony of the school bus driver, the supervisor of school buses or a law-enforcement officer that the vehicle was yellow, conspicuously marked as a school bus, and equipped with warning devices as prescribed in § 46.2-1090 is prima facie evidence that the vehicle is a school bus.

IX. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-860

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who fails to give adequate and timely signals of intention to turn, partly turn, slow down, or stop, as required by Article 6 (§ 46.2-848 et seq.) of this chapter.

X. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-861

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who exceeds a reasonable speed under the circumstances and traffic conditions existing at the time, regardless of any posted speed limit.

XI. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-862

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth (i) at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit or (ii) in excess of eighty miles per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit.

XII. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-863

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who fails to bring his vehicle to a stop immediately before entering a highway from a side road when there is traffic approaching on such highway within 500 feet of such point of entrance, unless (i) a “Yield Right-of-Way” sign is posted or (ii) where such sign is posted, fails, upon entering such highway, to yield the right-of-way to the driver of a vehicle approaching on such highway from either direction.

 XIII. VA Code Ann. § 46.2-864

A person is guilty of reckless driving who operates any motor vehicle at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person:

1. On any driveway or premises of a church, school, recreational facility, or business or governmental property open to the public; or

2. On the premises of any industrial establishment providing parking space for customers,

3. On any highway under construction or not yet open to the public.

REPUTABLE AND SKILLED VIRGINIA BEACH RECKLESS DRIVING LAWYERS YOU CAN TRUST

When you are charged with reckless driving, it is important to be aware that you are generally facing a class one misdemeanor, which involves up to 12 months in jail and up to a $2,500.00 fine.  It is always important to hire a highly skilled and successful Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyer, like Anthony Montagna, III or any of his partners. 

Anthony routinely obtains great results, when representing an individual charged with reckless driving in Virginia Beach, VA or any where in Hampton Roads, VA.  As a Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyer, Anthony has the confidence and skill to negotiate on your behalf and to defend your reckless driving charge.

PREPARE FOR YOUR RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGE

When you are charged with reckless driving in Virginia Beach, VA, you need to be prepared for court. As an elite reckless driving lawyer in Virginia Beach, Anthony generally recommends the following before court, and not as an admission of guilt:

1. Obtain a copy of you DMV record.
2. Obtain a calibration for the speedometer of  the vehicle you were operating at the time of the charge.
3. Complete an 8 hour VA DMV approved driving class for “Court – no points awarded.”
4. Complete a 4-6 hour VA DMV approved reckless driving/aggressive driving class.
5. Complete community service hours.
6. Obtain letters of recommendation

While advice for court and the above recommendations vary from case to case and should not be considered legal advice, an individual’s proactivity can impress the court.  Additionally, completing tasks before court can show the Judge that the individual understands the gravity of the offense and is not taking the matter lightly.

HOW TO GET GREAT RESULTS IN COURT

If you want great results in court, The Five commandments to follow are:

1.  You only get one chance to make a good impression in court, so you should always dress well.

2.  Hire a lawyer with experience and a proven track record.  If you choose an incredibly inexpensive lawyer, you may get what you paid for.

3.  Follow your lawyer’s advice, do what he tells you, and be responsible.

4.  Do not be argumentative with the Court and the prosecutor.  The Judge  has been around the block and knows who is acting rudely.

5.  If you are arrested by the police, understand that you have the right to remain  silent.

If you follow these 5 simple rules, you will be amazed with your level of success in court.  If you have questions about a reckless driving charge in Virginia Beach, or any where in Hampton Roads, VA call the Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyers, Anthony Montagna, III  and the lawyers at his firm, at 757-625-3500 (TO REACH ANTHONY MONTAGNA, III 24 HOURS A DAY) AND 757-622-8056 and understand that  you have fighters in your corner.