At Law Offices of David R. Waranch, LLC we handle lots of traffic offenses in Elkton, Maryland.  We reguarly appear in Cecil County district court. In my experience, police officers target the I-95 corridor in this area.  Lots of people are travelling through this area on their way to and from New York or other Read More

What Happens When a Maryland Officer Makes a Mistake on a Traffic Ticket? Many people believe that if the officer makes any mistake at all when writing up a traffic ticket, they can get the ticket thrown out. Unfortunately, the reality is a bit different. If the officer makes a small, insignificant mistake, like writing Read More

Types of License Suspensions There are two basic varieties of license suspensions you can receive in Maryland. 1.    Points Suspension  If you collect between eight and 11 non alcohol or drug-related points on your license a points suspension will occur. Though this is seen as the less severe of the two types of suspensions, there’s Read More

Should I Sign My Traffic Ticket in Maryland? The answer to this question is an easy one: unequivocally yes. Signing your Maryland ticket merely indicates that you’ve properly received it. The Maryland State Police clearly say on their website that a person’s signature “simply shows that you have received the ticket; it is not an Read More

Maryland Restricted License In certain rare circumstances a suspended Maryland license does not mean you will not be able to drive.  If you are able to demonstrate need, the state may impose a restriction that allows you to drive under certain limited circumstances. The following are some examples of restrictions which can be imposed: Work or education Read More

Reinstatement of a Revoked Maryland Driver’s License If your driver’s license was revoked because you accumulated 12 or more points on your driving record, or because you violated an alcohol restriction, you may eventually be able to have your license reinstated.  The minimum amount of time you must wait before requesting reinstatement of your license once Read More

Reasons for Maryland License Suspension Driving on a suspended license  is one of the most common traffic violations in Maryland, causing thousands of people each year to appear in courthouses across the state. Many first-time offenders are surprised to learn that a person can actually go to jail for driving while suspended, even if the suspension is Read More

The State of Maryland has a points system in place for traffic violations. Traffic infractions are assigned a number from one (less serious) to 12 (most serious).  Here  is what happens as you accumulate points in Maryland:  After between three and five points have been amassed in two years or less you may receive a Read More

Penalties for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License Driving on a suspended or revoked license in Maryland is no small matter and could result in mindboggling increases in insurance premiums, a loss of your driving privileges, significant fines and even jail time. The following are the most commonly charged driving while suspended and driving Read More