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
Please Don’t Be Like This Guy….
Yesterday, I received a call from a potential new client who was in a panic. Apparently, his Maryland driver’s license had been revoked. After speaking with him for a few minutes, here’s what I learned: He was charged with driving an uninsured vehicle. He went to court without a lawyer. The prosecutor said, “just plead Read More
How To Handle Your Own MVA Hearing
It is my NO BS belief that you should hire an experienced traffic lawyer if you’re going before the Maryland MVA for a hearing. There are many reasons why this is preferred, but that is not the subject of this posting. If you plan to represent yourself, here are four tips that will help you Read More
Will Out Of State Tickets Raise My Insurance Premiums?
Maryland is a member of the “DLC” or driver license compact. What does that mean for you? Basically, it requires other states to report tickets that you have received in their state. For example, if you are travelling in California and received a speeding ticket (and were convicted), California would tell the Maryland MVA about 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
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.
Failed to Appear in Maryland?? Here’s Why You Should Contact a Lawyer.
Let’s face it, stuff (or you know what) happens! If you’ve missed a Maryland court date and you were charged with a “serious” motor vehicle charge or criminal matter, a bench warrant will be issued by the judge. A bench warrant is a fancy way of saying that the judge issued a warrant for your Read More
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