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Top Five Questions for Reckless Driving Lawyers Newport News VA

Crashed car on a rural road, symbolizing the consequences of reckless driving in Newport News, VA. Legal help for reckless driving cases.

When you go to court, it is important to have a highly recommended and rated attorney, like Anthony. Anthony has received numerous 5 star Google and Findlaw reviews. 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 in Newport News and throughout Hampton Roads, VA. Some of Anthony’s great results are the following:

  1. Reckless driving, 131 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $150.00 fine
  2. Reckless driving, 116 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 fine
  3. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $250.00 fine
  4. Reckless driving, 112 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  5. Reckless driving, Racing: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  6. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, $500.00 fine
  7. Reckless driving, 110 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  8. Reckless driving, 107 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  9. Reckless driving, 106 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  10. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  11. 101 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $100.00 fine
  12. Reckless driving where police officer testified that client’s vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and had vehicle almost cut in half: DISMISSED
  13. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
  14. Reckless driving, 102 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $500.00 fine
  15. Reckless driving, 104 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $300.00 fine
  16. Reckless driving, 95 mph a 55 mph zone, reduced to speeding (19 mph over the speed limit)
  17. Reckless driving, 95 mph a 60 mph zone, reduced to speeding (19 mph over the speed limit)
  18. 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
  19. Reckless driving, 93 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION WITH $250.00 FINE
  20. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: DISMISSED
  21. Reckless driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  22. Reckless driving 89 mph in a 65 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  23. Reckless driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone: REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
  24. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  25. Reckless driving 84 mph in a 45 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  26. Reckless driving 82 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  27. Reckless driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  28. Reckless driving 78 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  29. Reckless driving, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone, REDUCED TO SPEEDING
  30. Reckless driving, 76 mph in a 45 mph zone, DISMISSED
  31. Reckless driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  32. Reckless driving 75 mph in a 45 mph zone: REDUCED TO IMPROPER DRIVING, A TRAFFIC INFRACTION
  33. Reckless driving, 72 mph in a 45 mph zone, DISMISSED
  34. Reckless driving: DISMISSED
  35. Reckless driving: DISMISSED
  36. Reckless driving: DISMISSED
  37. Reckless driving: REDUCED TO SPEEDING, 19 MILES OVER THE SPEED LIMIT
  38. Reckless Driving: DISMISSED
  39. Reckless Driving in Chesapeake: DISMISSED
  40. Reckless Driving in Norfolk: DISMISSED

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Top Five Questions:

I. What is the primary reason people are charged with reckless driving? Driving 20 mph or more over the speed limit.

II. Is speeding 20 mph or more over the speed limit the only way one can be found guilty of reckless driving? No. If you travel 85 mph or more, regardless of the speed limit you can be found guilty of reckless driving. Additionally, you can be charged with reckless driving for an accident or for reckless operation of your vehicle pursuant to statute.

III. What can I do to help my lawyer defend me?

  • complete an 8 hour driver improvement class
  • complete a RADEP (reckless driving driver improvement class)
  • obtain a copy of your DMV record
  • obtain a calibration for your speedometer
  • complete community service in advance of your trial date
  • obtain letters of recommendation

IV. What should I do if I am arrested? Understand that you have the right to remain silent.

V. Generally, what is the maximum penalty for reckless driving?

  • up to 12 months in jail
  • up to a $2500 fine
  • loss of privilege to drive in VA for up to 6 months
  • 6 DMV points

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 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 travelling, reading, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his family. He particularly enjoys spending time with his daughter, Phoebe, who is 19 and attends Hollins University.

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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.
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Mr Montagna goes above and beyond for his clients. I highly recommend his law firm.
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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.
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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.
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Extremely helpful, clear, kind, and on top of every detail. Highly recommend!
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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.
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Best lawyer I can ask for. He will not make promises but will put u at ease. I definitely recommend Anthony montagna.🔥
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.
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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!
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Tyler Brown
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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.
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