In Maryland, if you are unhappy with result of your traffic ticket case, you have a right to appeal the case within 30 days of the disposition. Here’s three great reasons why you might want to consider appealing the case. 1. The Judge Treated You Unfairly: Your traffic record was perfect, you were only going Read More
You Shall Receive Your Maryland Traffic Citations
Once in a awhile, a client will come to my office with a Maryland traffic charge, but without the actual citations. When asked about this, the client will state that the officer did not issue the citations and they he/she said that the traffic citations “will be mailed.” Under Maryland law, the office is required and Read More
What To Do If You Missed A Maryland MVA Hearing
If you missed your scheduled Maryland MVA hearing, the MVA will automatically impose the suspension or other action you were contesting — that is the default for a failure to appear. But you may not be out of options. If you had just cause for missing it, you can submit a written request to reschedule Read More
The Truth About Speeding in Maryland
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
Why A Maryland Traffic Lawyer Can’t Guarantee That They Will “Beat” Your Ticket
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
4 Reasons To Hire A Maryland Traffic Lawyer For Your Tickets
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
Maryland’s New Criminally Negligent Traffic Law
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
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