Charged with Reckless Driving in Norfolk, VA?

Reckless driving in Virginia is usually a Class I Misdemeanor. A Class I Misdemeanor has a penalty of up to 12 months in jail and up to a $2500 fine. However, a reckless driving charge in VA can also be a felony.

Section 46.2-868 B of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended states, “Every person convicted of reckless driving under the provisions of this article (Article 7) who, when he committed the offense, (i) was driving without a valid operator’s license due to a suspension or revocation for a moving violation and, (ii) as the sole and proximate result of his reckless driving, caused the death of another, is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Pursuant to Section 18.2-10(f), a Class 6 Felony has the following penalties: “a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than five years, or in the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.”

Section 46.2-865.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended is the statute for “Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving.” That statute states in part,

“A. Any person who while engaging in a race or exhibition driving in violation of subsection B or C of § 46.2-865 in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life:

1. Causes serious bodily injury to another person who is not involved in the violation of subsection B or C of § 46.2-865 is guilty of a Class 6 felony; or

2. Causes the death of another person is guilty of a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one nor more than 20 years.”

In addition to incarceration and fines, an individual convicted of reckless driving in Virginia can also receive a license suspension or have his or her privilege to drive in Virginia suspended. Furthermore, a person convicted of reckless driving can receive Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) points.

If you are charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you should contact an experienced Virginia reckless driving defense lawyer. Please do not rely on this information in whole or in part; it is not intended to be legal advice.

If you have legal questions about reckless driving, you should contact Anthony Montagna, III. He has flat rate pricing and has defended over 5,000 reckless driving cases.

Anthony Montagna, III is your “Go To Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer”

Attorney Anthony Montagna, III

Military, Union, Teacher, Retired, and First Responder Discounts
A reckless driving defense specialist
Defending reckless driving cases in NORFOLK, CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA BEACH, SUFFOLK, PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT NEWS, HAMPTON, ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, YORK COUNTY, NEW KENT COUNTY, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, ACCOMACK COUNTY, WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY COUNTY, EMPORIA, AND ALL OF VIRGINIA
31+ years of experience defending reckless driving cases
Defended an estimated number of over 5,000 reckless driving cases
Many clients charged with speeds over 100 MPH and has represented a number of clients with speeds over 130 MPH
Winning reckless driving cases in VA since 1993
Provides honest and straightforward advice
Knowledgeable about reckless driving defenses for cases in Virginia
Free consultation
Consulted and quoted by reporters with The Virginian-Pilot
Your “Go To Reckless Driving Lawyer” for tough cases in Virginia
757-625-3500
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Montagna’s Reckless Driving Defense Team

Defending individuals charged with reckless driving in NORFOLK, CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA BEACH, SUFFOLK, PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT NEWS, HAMPTON, ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, YORK COUNTY, NEW KENT COUNTY, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, ACCOMACK COUNTY, WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY COUNTY, EMPORIA, AND ALL OF VIRGINIA.
Trusted and valued representation
100+ years of combined legal experience at the firm
Call us before you plead guilty
We put the client first
757-625-3500

Some of Attorney Montagna’s 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 since 1993 in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, Northampton County, and throughout VA.

Some of Anthony’s case results are the following:

Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction with $150.00 fine
Reckless driving, 118 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to speeding, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 116 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction with $250.00 fine
Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk: reduced to improper driving, $250.00 fine
Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, Racing: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk: reduced to improper driving, $350.00 fine
Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk: reduced to improper driving, $500.00 fine
Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 65 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to speeding, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 105 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: dismissed
Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction with $500.00 fine
Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 60 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction with $500.00 fine
Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction with $300.00 fine
Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 30 mph zone: guilty of reckless driving, but no active jail time
Reckless driving, 101 mph in a 55 mph zone in Norfolk: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction with $100.00 fine
Reckless driving, 100 mph in a 70 mph zone: reduced to speeding
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
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
Reckless driving, 98 mph in a 60 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 60 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 97 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to speeding
Reckless driving, 96 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 65 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 95 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 65 mph zone: reduced to speeding
Reckless driving, 94 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to defective equipment, a traffic infraction with $250.00 fine
Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 92 mph in a 65 mph zone: reduced to defective equipment, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: reduced to speeding, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone: reduced to speeding, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving 90 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone: reduced to defective equipment
Reckless driving 87 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone: reduced to defective equipment
Reckless driving, 86 mph in a 55 mph zone, reduced to speeding
Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 79 mph in a 55 mph zone, reduced to speeding
Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, reduced to speeding
Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone: reduced to improper driving, a traffic infraction
Reckless driving, 60 mph in a 30 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 62 mph in a 30 mph zone: dismissed
Reckless driving, 50 mph in a 25 mph zone: reduced to speeding
Reckless driving: dismissed
Reckless driving: dismissed
Reckless driving: dismissed
Reckless driving: reduced to speeding, 19 miles over the speed limit
Reckless Driving: dismissed
Reckless Driving: dismissed
Reckless Driving: dismissed

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What Some Clients Say About Anthony Montagna, III

“I am not a current client of Mr. Montagna, however I can say that he is not only a great lawyer, but a great person. He spent a lot of time with me discussing my reckless driving case and was patient in answering my questions, giving his opinion and advice and even giving me additional tips to help with my case. He definitely went above and beyond and I would recommend him to anyone looking for representation.”

“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!

Excellent attorney, best in the area hands down. Very professional, thorough and always accessible. Follow his instructions for the best possible outcome.”

“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!”

“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!”

“Anthony Montagna was a huge help, he took his time and spoke personally with me on my case and he got me the best results on my case. I highly recommend!!”

Anthony Montagna, III Defends Individuals Charged With Reckless Driving In The Following Cities and Counties:

NORFOLK

CHESAPEAKE

VIRGINIA BEACH

SUFFOLK

PORTSMOUTH

NEWPORT NEWS

HAMPTON

YORK COUNTY

New Kent COUNTY

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

ISLE OF WIGHT

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY

ACCOMACK COUNTY

WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY COUNTY

EMPORIA

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Robert Bolden III

Tony was amazing! I initially found him online while researching lawyers in my area, and what sealed the deal was a close family friend who is an experienced lawyer themselves. They confirmed Tony was the person to go to. You can immediately tell he is experienced and knows his stuff. Every time we met, I felt valued and like I had his full attention. He took the time to make sure I understood everything at each step along the way. His paralegal Jay was equally awesome with top-tier communication throughout the entire process. I strongly recommend Tony to anyone looking for exceptional legal representation.

Marcus R

Mr Montagna goes above and beyond for his clients. I highly recommend his law firm.

Zgillman

I had a great experience with Mr. Montagna, I’ve had no previous court experience and he was able to guide me very clearly. Also ended with positive results.

Gina Briccetti

I couldn't recommend a lawyer as much as I recommend Anthony. He put my best interest to the forefront of his priority, taking all aspects of my case into consideration during the duration of my trial. He had an excellent way of communicating with me, treating me like one of his family members, instead of just a client. He was super transparent with me throughout the entire timeline of my case, and prepared me for what was to be expected so nothing was a surprise. I fully trusted Anthony to fight for me and my reputation, and he displayed himself very highly during my court date. He fully committed to me for my situation, and left out no details of what the court was entailing. He recommended I go above and beyond to mend my case, and so I did. He was successful in court with me, and I would absolutely utilize him as a resource for any further needs.

Josh Burton

Extremely helpful, clear, kind, and on top of every detail. Highly recommend!

Paige Dyer

Mr. Montagna was a great lawyer. Made the process very smooth and easy. Him and his paralegal were very professional and walked me through everything to help me understand my case. He worked hard get my reckless driving bumped down to an infraction which is a win in my book. 10/10 recommend if your looking for a lawyer.

nathan wilcots

Best lawyer I can ask for. He will not make promises but will put u at ease. I definitely recommend Anthony montagna.🔥

Kisha Wray

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot recommend Anthony Montagna highly enough. From the start, he demonstrated an incredible command of the law and a clear strategy for my case. He personally called me multiple times to walk through our defense and made sure I understood every step of the process. In court, Mr. Montagna was calm, confident, and extremely sharp. His knowledge of the law and ability to execute the right strategy ultimately helped lead to the dismissal of my case. When he says he treats his clients like family, he truly means it. He and his team were professional, responsive, and supportive the entire time. A special thank you to Jay, the paralegal on his team, for helping keep everything organized and moving smoothly. If you ever need legal representation, don’t hesitate to call Anthony “The Man” Montagna. Follow his guidance and do what he asks you to do — he knows what he’s doing. Thank you again for turning what started as a stressful situation into a positive experience.

Travis Langley

Unfortunately, I got a reckless driving ticket (68mph in a 45mph zone). Looked online and searched through many lawyers to help me with my case. Montagna law was one of the firms that popped up on a simple Google search. I read all of the previous cases stated on their website and felt comfortable with my decision to hire Mr. Montagna as my lawyer to represent me. I will say it was quite expensive, but what you get in return is fantastic representation at your court hearing and I was able to get my reckless driving charge completely dismissed and didn't have to pay any court costs or anything. Ofcourse this outcome is situational per a case to case basis, but I can honestly say that Mr. Montagna will try his absolute best to get you a good outcome in court! His experience truly speaks for itself!

Tyler Brown

I cannot recommend Anthony Montagna highly enough. He represented me in a case where I was originally charged with reckless driving (96MPH in a 55MPH zone), and thanks to his skill and strategic approach in the courtroom, he was able to get the charge reduced to improper driving. That alone made a huge difference in the long-term impact on my record. What really impressed me was how he handled the judge’s initial decision to suspend my license for 10 days. Anthony didn’t just accept it, he respectfully and professionally pushed back, using his experience and knowledge of the law to advocate even harder on my behalf. Because of his persistence and expertise, the judge reconsidered. In the end, I avoided a license suspension and the maximum fine. He is not the cheapest attorney out there, but in situations like this, you truly get what you pay for. The money was absolutely well spent. He protected my driving record, my ability to work, and gave me peace of mind during a stressful situation. If you’re facing a serious traffic charge and want someone who knows how to navigate the courtroom and fight for you, Anthony Montagna is the lawyer you want in your corner. I’m extremely grateful for his help.