In Maryland, all trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds are required to stop at weigh stations located on interstates around the state. The problem is that either due to bad traffic, tight deadlines or simple absentmindedness, sometimes truckers can blow pass a weigh station without stopping. So what can happen if you pass a scale Read More

Missing a court date and receiving a Maryland “bench warrant” is something that no one wants.  However, from time to time, it certainly does happen. I have handled hundreds of cases where my client has missed a Maryland traffic case and a bench was issued.  A bench warrant is a fancy name for saying that Read More

Failure To Obey A Traffic Control Device in Maryland A common ticket for truckers in Maryland involves failure to obey lane markings. This often refers to truckers who are cited for driving in the wrong lane. Traffic signals, signs and pavement markings apply to drivers of all vehicles, whether they are passenger cars or commercial Read More

How Far Over The Speed Limit Will Result In A Maryland Traffic Ticket? A recent investigation by a Maryland news station turned up some interesting facts about speeding tickets issued in the state. While most people believe that speeding is typically ignored if it 10 miles per her hour above the posted limit or less, Read More

Frederick County, Maryland Speeding Defense The speed limit laws in Maryland are what are known as “absolute” limits. Absolute limits are straightforward and exist when the posted limit is the highest maximum speed allowed by law. That means if the speed limit posted is 35 miles per hour and you are found going 36 miles Read More

Is “Going With The Flow” A Valid Defense To A Maryland Traffic Ticket? When a driver in Maryland gets stopped for speeding it can be especially frustrating when you feel that you were picked out of a herd. After all, if you’re merely keeping up with the pace of traffic, why should one driver be Read More

What Happens To My Maryland License After Drunk Driving? For most people in Maryland one of their biggest worries after a DUI or DWI charge is how their ability to drive will be impacted. Cars are important to maintaining jobs, getting to and from school and caring for your children. Who makes the decision? The Read More

What Happens During A Maryland Traffic Stop? Anyone who has been pulled over in a Maryland traffic stop knows how scary the process can be, even for those who have done nothing wrong. To better prepare yourself, read the following which explains some of your rights and obligations during a traffic stop. How should you Read More