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 […]
Why You Should Never Pay A Moving Violation Ticket in Maryland
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Maryland Hit and Run, Part 2
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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 […]
Driving Without A License in Maryland
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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 […]
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Maryland MVA Hearing?
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Whether you received a Maryland DUI or a facing a Maryland license suspension, you will likely want to elect for an MVA hearing. A common question I always get is “Can’t I just do the hearing myself?” Sure, you can attend your MVA hearing without a Maryland attorney and everything may work out fine. Here […]
Hit and Run: Leaving The Accident Scene In Maryland
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If you’ve been involved in a Maryland automobile accident (however minor), stay put. Do not leave the scene until you’ve checked the welfare of all parties involved and exchanged insurance information. Leaving the scene of an accident in Maryland (where property damage is involved) is a misdemeanor offense that carries 60 days in jail. Yes, you […]
FAQ: My Maryland DUI case was dropped, can the MVA still suspend my license?
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Yes. Suspension of your Maryland driver’s license is independent of any verdict at a criminal trial. If your Maryland DUI case was dropped or you were found not guilty, the MVA can still take action. A license suspension or modification and participation in the ignition interlock program are administrative penalties that the Maryland MVA may impose regardless of […]
Maryland DUI and CDLs (Commercial Driver’s Licenses)
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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 […]
Paying the Price, Pt 1: Maryland DUI Fines
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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 […]
Walking The Line: The Walk and Turn Test
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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 […]
Don’t Sway, Don’t Hop, its the One Leg Stand
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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 […]
