What is Maryland new criminally negligent traffic law? On October 1, 2011, the legislature created the new crime of criminally negligent manslaughter. The crime is a misdemeanor, which carries a maxium penalty of 3 years. The law requires that the defendant’s criminally negligent driving caused the death of another. Criminally negligent driving requires more than simple negligence but less Read More
What You Should Know About The New Maryland Cell Phone Law
In case you haven’t heard, Maryland has changed the rules for cell phone use. Here’s what you need to know: 1. The law is now a primary offense. This means that you can be pulled over just for texting while driving. Prior to October 1, 2011, the law was a secondary offense, which means the police Read More
Driving on A Revoked License in Maryland: The Perfect Defense
In 2007, the Court of Special Appeals, made an important distinction in Maryland traffic law. Here it is: If you do not have a Maryland license and you’ve never had a Maryland license, you cannot be convicted of driving while your Maryland license was revoked. In other words, the State cannot revoke a privilege that Read More
Why You Should Never Pay A Moving Violation Ticket in Maryland
Before you pay a Maryland traffic ticket, read this…. If you pay a Maryland traffic ticket, you are automatically admitting guilt and the traffic conviction will go on you Maryland traffic record. This will create even more of a problem if the ticket is a moving violation and carries points on your driving record. Here’s Read More
Maryland Hit and Run, Part 2
What is leaving the scene of “unattended” property in Maryland? In Maryland, if you leave the scene of the accident and the property was “unattended,” its a misdemeanor offense, which carries a up to a 60 day penalty (assuming there was property damage). Typically, a person gets charged with leaving the scene of an accident Read More
Driving Without A License in Maryland
What is the penalty for driving without a license in Maryland? Prior to October 2006, Driving without a Maryland License was a fine only offense. Therefore, if you were cited for this Maryland traffic ticket, you could just pay the fine and not appear in court. After October 2006, the law changed. As as of Read More
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Maryland MVA Hearing?
Whether you received a Maryland DUI or a facing a Maryland license suspension, you will likely want to elect for an MVA hearing. A common question I always get is “Can’t I just do the hearing myself?” Sure, you can attend your MVA hearing without a Maryland attorney and everything may work out fine. Here Read More
Hit and Run: Leaving The Accident Scene In Maryland
If you’ve been involved in a Maryland automobile accident (however minor), stay put. Do not leave the scene until you’ve checked the welfare of all parties involved and exchanged insurance information. Leaving the scene of an accident in Maryland (where property damage is involved) is a misdemeanor offense that carries 60 days in jail. Yes, you Read More
FAQ: My Maryland DUI case was dropped, can the MVA still suspend my license?
Yes. Suspension of your Maryland driver’s license is independent of any verdict at a criminal trial. If your Maryland DUI case was dropped or you were found not guilty, the MVA can still take action. A license suspension or modification and participation in the ignition interlock program are administrative penalties that the Maryland MVA may impose regardless of Read More
Maryland DUI and CDLs (Commercial Driver’s Licenses)
Maryland Commercial vehicle drivers stand to lose the most in a Maryland DUI arrest. While the rest of us may just drive to work, they drive for work. Big difference and a big problem in the result of a DUI. CDL drivers face stricter alcohol limits and harsher penalties. The legal limit for a CDL driver Read More
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