If you have been arrested for a Maryland DUI or DWI, and you are under the age of 21, jail time is not inevitable. The facts of the case, the judge, the prosecutor, your record, and the jurisdiction and county the case will be heard in, all play a role in determining your sentence (if Read More
FAQ: I Failed The Breath Test, How Can A Lawyer Help?
If you’ve recently been charged in Maryland and are facing a DUI/DWI charge, don’t give up (even if there was high breath result!). In Maryland, just because you “failed” the breath test or blew a very high result, does not mean that all is lost. Having a Maryland drunk driving or dui attorney properly analyze Read More
Will Out of State Tickets Raise Maryland Insurance Premiums?
Quick answer: Maryland will not put points on your licence for a ticket you got in another state — the point statute only reaches Maryland offences. But your insurer isn’t looking at points. It’s looking at activity, and it can see the conviction perfectly well. So yes, your premium can go up even with a Read More
Why a Negligent Driving Charge Isn’t As Bad As It Sounds
If you’ve been charged with negligent driving in Maryland, don’t panic. Its a very common charge and isn’t as bad as it sounds. According to the Maryland traffic code, “A person is guilty of negligent driving if he drives a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner that endangers any property or the life Read More
6 Reasons Why You Can’t Expunge Your Maryland Record
Expungement of your Maryland criminal record is a great thing, but only if you are eligible. Here are 6 reasons that will not make you eligible for a Maryland expungement. 1. A guilty finding was entered (except for certain nuisance crimes). 2. If you received a probation before judgment, a nolle prosequi, a stet, a Read More
How To Avoid A Maryland License Suspension
Maryland traffic citation lawyer David R. Waranch explains that you need to take action to avoid a Maryland license suspension if you received a Maryland traffic ticekt.
Maryland Convictions That You Can Expunge
Maryland expungement and criminal defense attorney David R. Waranch explains that certain crimes in Maryland can be expunged from you Maryland criminal record.
When can my revoked Maryland license be reinstated?
In Maryland, 12 points on your driving record will result in a revoked license. There is some confusion about when an individual can get their Maryland license back. Clients who fear that their license may be revoked believe that it will take years for them to get their license back. In most cases, this is Read More
IF I “fixed” my suspended license in Maryland, do I STILL need a lawyer?
The decision to obtain an attorney for your Maryland traffic case is yours and yours alone. I am often asked if an individual should hire a Maryland traffic attorney if they have “fixed” their suspended license. In Maryland, the charge of driving on a suspended license carries up to one year in jail. Fixing your Read More
Driving With An International License in Maryland
Quick answer: If you’re not a Maryland resident and you have a valid license from your home country, you can generally drive in Maryland — usually for up to a year. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not a license; it’s just a translation of your home license and must be carried with it. Once Read More