Driving on a Suspended License in Maryland, Part 2 (16-303 h)

There are a number of reasons why the Maryland MVA will suspend your license. The most common reasons are the following: non-payment of a traffic fine, an insurance lapse, or failing to appear for a Maryland traffic ticket court date. On a weekly basis, I meet with clients who are stunned to find out that […]

Driving on a Suspended License in Maryland, Part 1

You’re driving down the road and you don’t have a care in the world. You’re going a little too fast and get pulled over by the police. The Maryland police officer informs you that your license is suspended. What?? News to you? Unfortunately, it happens all the time. Clients come to my office every week […]

Maryland Preliminary Hearing

A preliminary hearing is critical stage of your Maryland criminal case. In a nutshell, the purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine whether or not there is probable cause to proceed against you. In other words, is there enough evidence for the charges to even go forward? If you are charged with a felony […]

Driving an Uninsured Vehicle in Maryland

Driving “uninsured” is a common citation received by Maryland drivers. Most of the time, the Defendant had no idea that the car did not have insurance. For example, you borrow your friend’s car to go to the store or he/she lets you have it for the weekend. Unfortunately, you get pulled over and are now […]

How Do Out of State Tickets Impact My Maryland Traffic Record?

Maryland is a member of what’s called the Interstate Compact on drivers’ licenses. If you have a Maryland driver’s license and receive a traffic violation from a different state, Maryland will report the conviction, but will not impose points. There are a few exceptions for very serious offenses. So, if you are driving along in […]

In Maryland, how long do points stay on my traffic record?

As a Maryland traffic violation attorney, my main concern is keeping the points off my client’s record. As most people know, enough points can suspend your Maryland driver’s license, but even one or two points can raise your insurance premiums and negatively impact your employment. Therefore, a clean traffic record in Maryland is very valuable. […]

Maryland Provisional Driver’s License: Convictions

Maryland traffic citatons are treated differently with regards to a Maryland provisional license. In Maryland, if you have a provisional driver’s license and receive a PBJ (probation before judgment), the Maryland MVA will consider that a conviction. If you have a “full” driver’s license, however, a PBJ is not considered a conviction for purposes of […]

Maryland Reckless Driving Attorney

According to Section 21-901.1 of the Maryland traffic code, a person is guilty of “Reckless Driving” if he drives a motor vehicle: 1. In wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; or 2. In a manner that indicates a wanton and or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property. […]

In Maryland, what is DUI per se?

In Maryland, DUI per se simply means that the Defendant was given a breathalyzer test and had a B.A.C. (blood alcohol content) of .08 or above. Unless the accuracy of the reading is sucessfully challenged, a judge or jury could convict a Defendant solely on the basis of that reading. Therefore, even if the Defendant […]

I received a PBJ for my Maryland DUI, can it be expunged?

If you recieve a PBJ (“probation before judgment”) for a DUI in Maryland, it cannot be expunged. When you receive a PBJ for a Maryland DUI or DWI case, it is unlike receiving a PBJ for a criminal case. In a Maryland criminal case, you may be eligible for expungement within three years of receiving […]

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