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?
You are not required to have a lawyer for a Maryland MVA hearing — you can represent yourself, and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) even publishes guides and a video for doing so. Whether you should depends on what is at stake. These hearings are held before an administrative law judge at the OAH; Read More
Hit and Run: Leaving The Accident Scene In Maryland
Leaving the scene of an accident in Maryland — commonly called hit-and-run — is a crime that scales sharply with what the accident caused. Under Md. Code, Transp. § 20-104, any driver in an accident must stop, remain, render reasonable aid, and exchange information. Leaving an accident involving only property damage is a misdemeanor (up Read More
FAQ: My Maryland DUI case was dropped, can the MVA still suspend my license?
Yes — in Maryland, the MVA can suspend your license even if your DUI charge is dropped or dismissed. The action against your license runs under Md. Code, Transp. § 16-205.1 and is separate and independent from the criminal case in court. It is triggered by your breath-test result or test refusal at the time 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
Paying the Price, Pt 1: Maryland DUI Fines
Maryland DUI and DWI convictions carry many penalties. In addition to possible jail time and a license suspension, large fines may be imposed. Here’s a list of the latest fines for a Maryland DUI and DWI caes. In many instances, judges will allow the Defendant more time or allow that the fines be paid over the Read More
Walking The Line: The Walk and Turn Test
What is the Walk-and-Turn test? Along with the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus and One-Leg Stand test, the Walk-and-Turn is a Field Sobriety Test police use to determine intoxication. If you are stopped in Maryland for a DUI, the officer will most certainly conduct this test. The officer will direct you to walk a straight line, heel-to-toe, in nine steps counting each step out Read More
Don’t Sway, Don’t Hop, its the One Leg Stand
What is the One Leg Stand test? This is another of the three Field Sobriety Tests police use to determine intoxication. If you are pulled over for a Maryland DUI, the officer will likely conduct this test. The officer will direct you to raise one leg in the air 6-12 inches straight at the knee with the toes pointing Read More
Follow This Pen: The Basics of The HGN Test in Maryland
What is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test? It sounds like something off an eye-doctor’s chart, but the HGN is fairly simple. Otherwise known as the Penlight Test, it’s one of three Field Sobriety Tests police use in addition to the breathalyzer. Nystagmus means “involuntary jerking” and is a common result of intoxication. If you’ve been Read More
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