Quick answer: Two things can happen, and most people only worry about the wrong one. The court can issue a bench warrant for your arrest. But more commonly, under Md. Code, Transp. § 26-204, the court notifies the MVA and your driver’s license gets suspended. The good news: the MVA has to give you notice Read More
Maryland Traffic Violation Attorney For Truck Drivers
What Happens to a Trucker’s CDL After a Maryland Traffic Ticket? Quick answer: For a CDL holder, an ordinary moving violation is not an ordinary moving violation. Federal law (49 CFR § 383.51) treats lane-change violations, following too closely, reckless driving, and speeding 15+ mph over as serious traffic violations — two in three years Read More
Maryland Speeding Ticket Lawyer Reveals Truth About Traffic Tickets
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
Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains “Due Process”
What Is Due Process In Maryland? Anyone who has watched a few hours of television has likely run across a cop show where someone uses the phrase “due process” in the context of a criminal action. Though it’s a commonly used term, surprisingly few people understand exactly what it means. What does “due process” mean? Read More
How Long Is Your License Suspended After a Maryland DUI?
Quick answer: It depends on your BAC — and on whether you took the test at all. Under the MVA’s current schedule, a first-offense failure at 0.08–0.14 is a 180-day suspension. So is a first offense at 0.15 or higher (a second rises to 270 days). And refusing the breath test carries the longest suspension Read More
Maryland Drunk Driving Lawyer Explains Temporary Licenses
What Is A Maryland Temporary Driver’s License? If you are a driver in Maryland who has had your license taken away after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, you were most likely issued a temporary driver’s license. What is a temporary driver’s license? In Maryland, a temporary driver’s license is a white piece of Read More
Maryland DWI Lawyer Explains License Restrictions
Restricted Licenses In Maryland If you have been arrested and charged with a drunk driving offense in Maryland you are likely concerned with your ability to drive. Driving is not only important for maintaining your freedom of movement, but it is often essential to being able to work and care for your children. Thankfully, in Read More
Maryland DUI Lawyer Explains Repeat DUI Offenses
Penalties For Repeat Drunk Drivers In Maryland Anyone who reads the news has likely come across threatening statements from law enforcement officials promising increasingly punitive measures to combat repeat drunk drivers. Prosecutors and police officers throughout the state show almost no leniency to repeat offenders, something that can unfortunately result in individuals serving jail time for Read More
Maryland DUI Lawyer Explains “PBJs” for Drunk Driving Cases
What Is a PBJ in a Maryland DUI Case? Quick answer: A PBJ — probation before judgment — means the judge finds you guilty but does not enter the conviction. No conviction on your record, no points on your licence, and you can honestly say you’ve never been convicted of a crime. It is a Read More
Does Being Overweight Impact DUI Cases in Maryland?
Does Being Overweight Impact DUI Cases In Maryland? It’s something that would likely shock most people in Maryland, but obesity can absolutely impact the likelihood that a person is arrested for drunk driving. There have been reports of cases all across the country where people were wrongly arrested after failing field sobriety tests due to Read More
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