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
Quick answer: The strongest Maryland hit-and-run defenses attack one of two things: whether you knew, or reasonably should have known, that an accident happened, and whether the State can actually prove you were the driver. If you genuinely did not realize you made contact, left a proper note on an unattended car, or left because 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 Apparently, his Maryland driver’s license had been revoked.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
Will Out of State Tickets Raise Maryland Insurance Premiums?
Quick answer: Yes, an out-of-state ticket can raise your insurance premiums. Because Maryland belongs to the Driver License Compact, most states report a traffic conviction back to your home state, where it lands on your driving record. Your insurer sees it at your next renewal and can reprice the policy — even though the ticket Read More
Why a Negligent Driving Charge Isn’t As Bad As It Sounds
Quick answer: Negligent driving in Maryland (Md. Code, Transp. § 21-901.1(b)) is the lesser cousin of reckless driving. It carries just 2 points and a modest fine, and it is a payable offense — much less serious than reckless driving, which is a jailable misdemeanor worth 6 points. But “less serious” does not mean “just 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.
When can my revoked Maryland license be reinstated?
Quick answer: A first Maryland revocation can be reinstated 6 months after the MVA receives your surrendered license. A second takes 1 year, a third 18 months, a fourth or later 2 years, and the most serious revocations 5 years. Those are eligibility dates, not release dates: under Md. Code, Transp. § 16-208 you must 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 are not a Maryland resident and you hold a valid driver’s license from your home country, Maryland lets you drive here on that license — the exemption is tied to your nonresident status, not to owning a Maryland license. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not a license; it is only Read More
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