In a Maryland case called Fitzwater v. State, the Court made it very easy for the police.  In a nutshell, in a Maryland speeding ticket trial, the police officer simply has to testify to the fact that he/she is a competent operator of the radar machine, that the machine was working properly that day, and that it was calibrated properly.  Of course, if the police officer “paced” you, its an entirely different situation.  The Fitzwater case is concerned with radar only, which seems to be the most prevalent form of enforcement used by the Maryland police.

In other words, the officer doesn’t have to show any records or prove that the calibration was sound.  An experienced officer knows exactly what to say in Maryland traffic court and almost all judges are going to accept his/her testimony.

Of course, there are ways to “beat” a Maryland speeding ticket and other things you can do.  Its best to leave that up to the professionals..

Need help with a Maryland traffic case?  Call me at 1-877-566-2408 or 301-563-9575 BEFORE you go to court or pay any fines.  I’m an experienced Maryland traffic attorney with offices in both Silver Spring, Maryland and Greenbelt, Maryland.  I’d be happy to help you.

In Prince George’s County, Maryland, the State is very practical and generally fair and reasonable when it comes to “jailable” or “serious” traffic offenses.  Unless you are charged with a DUI, the State is usually not that concerned with how many times your license in Maryland has been suspended or how many PBJs you’ve received from driving an uninsured vehicle.  The name of the game in Prince George’s County is to fix the problem.  Of course, this makes perfect sense and is the general policy for many of these laws in the first place.

You will be helping yourself and your case more than you know if you can simply get a license, pay all of those old tickets, show proof of insurance, and otherwise take care of the problem.  Most Maryland traffic issues are an easy fix and a Maryland traffic attorney can tell you what you need to do to fix certain things.

As always, even if you fix the problem, they State could still choose to prosecute you.  However, if you have taken care of the issue, they will be less motivated and less likely to go forward with the entire case.

When faced with a traffic offense in Prince George’s County, its still better to be cautious and consult with an experienced Maryland traffic lawyer.

Need help?  Call me at 301-563-9575 or 1-877-566-2408.  I’m an experienced Maryland traffic ticket lawyer with offices in both Silver Spring, Maryland and Greenbelt, Maryland.  I’d be happy to speak with you about your Maryland traffic case.

If you’ve been charged in Maryland with driving an uninsured vehicle, chances are your court date could be several months after you were pulled over.  Obviously, if you don’t own a car anymore, you can’t insure something that you don’t have.  In most cases, if you are driving a vehicle in Maryland without insurance, the State is satisfied if you fix the problem and get insurance.

If you no longer drive or own a vehicle, its best to get proof that the vehicle was sold or the tags were turned in.  You can get some of that information at the Maryland MVA.  That way, you (preferably your Maryland traffic attorney) can show the State proof that you no longer have the vehilce.  Don’t expect the prosecutor to just take your word for it.  They usually won’t.

Of course, obtaining insurance or showing that you no longer have the vehicle is not an automatic dismissal of the case.  The State of Maryland just has to prove that at the time of the stop, you knowingly drove the car uninsured.  Therefore, its best to get advice and retain an experienced Maryland traffic ticket lawyer for your case.

Need help in Maryland Traffic Court?  Call me, I’m an experienced Maryland traffic attorney.  I can be reached at 301-563-9575 or 1-877-566-2408.  I have offices in both Silver Spring, Maryland and Greenbelt, Maryland and handle Maryland traffic cases all over the State.

1. The Judge Treated You Unfairly:  Your traffic record was perfect, you were only going 9 miles over the speed limit, but the judge still gave you points!  Perhaps the Maryland traffic judge gave you a very high fine, didn’t consider any of the evidence you presented or just didn’t give you a fair shake.  These are all valid reasons to appeal your Maryland traffic case.  Maybe the judge was having a bad day or maybe that judge just doesn’t like speeders.  Whatever the reason, if you’ve been treated unfairly, an appeal could fix the problem.

2.  You Didn’t Have An Attorney: You thought you would be just fine handling the case yourself, but it didn’t work out so well.  Now, you want a another bite of the apple, but you’re not taking any chances this time.  Hire a  Maryland traffic attorney to handle the appeal for you.  An experienced Maryland traffic lawyer may be able to give you that extra edge to help keep your record clean.

3. You Have Important Information That You Didn’t Present:  You didn’t know that it was important to tell the judge about your job, your traffic history, the fact that you have a Maryland CDL license, etc…An appeal will allow you to be more prepared, get all of your documents together, and explain to another judge that the first judge just didn’t know any of this stuff.

Need help with a Maryland traffic case appeal?  Call me at 301-563-9575 or 1-877-566-2408.  I’m an experienced Maryland traffic attorney who has handled thousands of Maryland traffic cases.  I have offices in both Greenbelt, Maryland and Silver Spring, Maryland and would be happy to help.

Under Maryland law, the office is required and “shall” serve the Defendant with the actual citations.  A Maryland traffic Defendant has a right to be put on notice of the charge.  In addition, there are several defenses and arguments for dismissal that can be made based on the traffic citation alone.  The State is required to charge you and allege a Maryland traffic violation in a very specific way. 

Lastly, if you don’t have the actual citation, you won’t know what to do.  If the charge is not a “must appear,” you won’t get anything in the mail. In fact, in Maryland, if you do not request a trial or pay the ticket within 30 days, the Maryland MVA will suspend your driving privileges.  For all of these reasons, the Maryland traffic ticket itself is very important.

If you’ve been charged with a Maryland traffic offense and did not receive the citations, you may have a great defense.

Need help with a Maryland traffic case?  Call me at 301-563-9575 or 1-877-566-2408.  I am passionate about handling Maryland traffic cases and helping people keep the points off their record.

Don’t panic, you may be able to fix the problem.  Let’s face, stuff happens.  Maybe you mixed up the dates, lost the notice, or had to go the hospital.  If you can show that there is “good cause” for the MVA to schedule another hearing, you wish will likely be granted.

The best way to attempt to get a hearing is to write a letter to:

MVA
Administrative Adjudication Division
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, MD 21062

Its best to be specific and detailed about why the MVA should grant your request.

Need help with a Maryland MVA hearing?  I’m an experiend MVA attorney and traffic ticket lawyer.  Call me at 301-563-9575 or 1-877-566-2408 BEFORE your hearing.  I have offices in both Silver Spring, Maryland and Greenbelt, Maryland and practice all over the State.

Clients will often tell me that they probably were exceeding the speed limit, but they were not going “that fast.”  Typically, a Maryland police officer will state on the ticket exactly how fast the client was going (Let’s say “55 mph in 30 mph zone”).  Many people are adamant that when they were pulled over the odometer read 41 mph or 50 mph (not 55!).  I often see people in Maryland traffic court making this argument before a judge.  Many of these judges listen politely, but don’t seem to care.

The truth is that the police officer DOES NOT have to prove that you were travelling at a particular speed.  The only thing that must be proven is that you were exceeding the speed limit.  Of course, the actual speed does make a difference with regards to the amount of points that are imposed, but the speed itself does not make a difference in whether the judge finds you guilty of speeding in Maryland.

Need help with a Maryland speeding ticket?  I’m an experienced Maryland traffic court attorney who has handled thousands of Maryland speeding tickets.  Call me at 301-563-9575 or 1-877-566-2408 for a no obligation, FREE consultation.  I have offices in both Silver Spring, Maryland and Greenbelt, Maryland.

You will have two options to fix the problem:

1.  Pay the ticket– This will solve the problem, fix any license suspension, and life goes on.  However, I do not recommend this.  By simply paying the Maryland traffic citation, you are automatically going to receive a conviction and any points associated with the charge.

2. Pay and reset for trial–This is the preferred option.  Although you will have to pay the fine, you will get the money back if you beat the ticket.  Just go to the Maryland clerk’s office in the county that you are charged in and tell them you want to reset the case.  That way, you won’t get the points and the conviction, you’ll fix any license suspension imposed, and you will get new court date.

Don’t have time to go to court?  I can help.  I am an experienced Maryland traffic attorney who has handled thousands of Maryland traffic cases.  Call me at 301-563-9575 or 1-877-566-2408 for  a free consultation.  I’m serious about defending Maryland traffic cases and am in traffic court on most days.

Many lawyers or legal directory companies often imply (or claim) that if you hire a lawyer for your Maryland traffic ticket, the lawyer will “beat” your ticket.  Potential clients will often ask me the same thing, namely “if I hire you, can you guarantee you can beat it?”  In a word, NO. 

In Maryland, a lawyer cannot and should not under any circumstances make a guarantee about results.  Personally, I would run the other way if a lawyer ever guaranteed me anything. Of course, these less than scrupulous attorneys tell people that because that’s what clients want to hear, it sounds great, and because they want the potential client to hire them.  If the case doesn’t end up going the client’s way, they will likely blame it on the judge or other circumstances.

It makes no sense that a Maryland traffic lawyer could guarantee a result.  How could they?  How could a lawyer predict if the police officer will show up, what the judge will decide, and who will testify to what?  The attorney would have to have a magic 8 ball that would predict with certainty the outcome of all cases.  If I had such a device, I would probably be a retired billionaire, not a Maryland traffic lawyer.  If you meet witha lawyer who keeps one in his/her office, this is probably not a good sign.

In any case, a Maryland traffic ticket lawyer can help you in many ways with your Maryland traffic ticket.  My approach has always been to speak to the officer prior to the trial and see if I can work something out.  I believe that if the case has to go to trial, you’ve already lost.  Therefore, if I can get the case dropped prior to trial, there is no risk of losing.

A Maryland traffic lawyer knows what the State has to prove, knows the law, and knows what to say to get the judge to keep your record clean.

Can I Maryland traffic ticket lawyer help you keep you record clean?  Absolutely.  However, any guarantee of an outcome is simply a lie.

Need help with a Maryland traffic ticket?  Call mat 301-563-9575 or 1-877-566-2408 for a no cost, no obligation consulation.  I’m serious about defending Maryland traffic cases and have offices in both Silver Spring, Maryland and Greenbelt, Maryland.

Let’s face it, times are tough and money is tight.  You may be wondering if its even worth the money to hire a lawyer for a speeding ticket in Maryland.  Here are 4 reasons you should consider.

1.  You Don’t Have To Show Up:  In Maryland, an attorney can appear on your behalf and handle your speeding ticket (or other non jailable traffic ticket) without your presence.  Can’t get off of work?  Don’t want to be bothered? Let the lawyer do it for you.

2.  The Extra Edge:  In cases where your speed is high and your record is kind of “iffy,” a Maryland traffic lawyer can give you that “extra edge.”  A judge may perceive you differently or give you the benefit of the doubt because taking the time, effort (and money) to hire an attorney sends a message that you are really serious about this ticket.

3. The Law:  A Maryland traffic attorney knows how to try the case, get the case dismissed if there are any technical defenses, knows what to say to the police officer, the judge, etc…In other words, a Maryland traffic attorney is a professional who can add a lot of value to your situation.

4.  Cost Effective:  Most Maryland traffic violation lawyers don’t charge high legal fees for simple traffic tickets, but your insurance company does!  Its definetly worth hiring an attorney and giving yourself a better chance to keep your record clean.  In the long run, those insurance premiums will cost more than your legal fee.

There you have it!  Need help with a Maryland traffic case?  Call me, I’d be happy to assist you.