If you’ve been charged with theft of any kind in Maryland, it is very important to consult with a Maryland criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Whether its felony theft or shoplifting, a theft conviction in Maryland can be devastating to your future. Employers often do not want to hire an individual who has Read More
I was charged with driving uninsured in Maryland, but I had insurance…
If you cancel your insurance or it lapses in Maryland, the insurance company will notify the Maryland MVA. Until you have fixed the problem, the MVA will show in their system that you do not have insurance. Once you get new insurance or you fix the lapse, the problem is solved, right? Maybe. Unfortunately, if Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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. Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
In Maryland, what’s the difference between DUI and DWI?
In Maryland, the crime of “drunk driving” is distinguished by the level of impairment. DWI means “driving while impaired.” The maximum penalty is sixty days in jail (and 8 points). DUI means “driving under the influence.” The maximum penalty for a DUI is one year in jail (and 12 points). Obviously, DUI is the more Read More