In a Maryland speeding case, the actual speed is not central issue.  Let me explain… 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 Read More

If you missed your Maryland traffic court date, what happens next depends on the kind of charge. For a payable (civil) citation, the court usually does not issue a warrant — instead the case is marked failure to appear, your license can be suspended, and fees are added. For a must-appear or jailable charge — Read More

Can A Maryland Lawyer Guarantee That He/She Will Beat My Ticket? 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?”  Read More

Should I Hire A Maryland Lawyer For My Speeding Ticket? 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 Read More

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license and you’ve never had a Maryland license, you cannot be convicted of driving while your Maryland license was revoked.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

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

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

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