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 Apparently, his Maryland driver’s license had been revoked.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: Maryland will not put points on your licence for a ticket you got in another state — the point statute only reaches Maryland offences. But your insurer isn’t looking at points. It’s looking at activity, and it can see the conviction perfectly well. So yes, your premium can go up even with a 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.
When can my revoked Maryland license be reinstated?
In Maryland, 12 points on your driving record will result in a revoked license. There is some confusion about when an individual can get their Maryland license back. Clients who fear that their license may be revoked believe that it will take years for them to get their license back. In most cases, this is 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’re not a Maryland resident and you have a valid license from your home country, you can generally drive in Maryland — usually for up to a year. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not a license; it’s just a translation of your home license and must be carried with it. Once Read More
Driving on an Expired License in Maryland: Penalties & Fixes
Quick answer: Driving on an expired license in Maryland is illegal, but it’s usually a minor, correctable problem. If your license has been expired for less than a year, you can typically just renew it. If it’s been expired for a year or more, you have to reapply as a new applicant — including the Read More
Maryland MVA Hearing: DUI Per Se
If you’ve been pulled over for a DUI in Maryland, you have to act quickly. If you “blew” a .08 or more (or you refused to take the breath test), your license will automatically be suspended on the 46th day after being pulled over. An experienced Maryland DUI lawyer can help you navigate the ins Read More
I was charged with driving uninsured in Maryland, but I had insurance…
Quick answer: This happens constantly, and it is very often beatable. Under Md. Code, Transp. § 17-107, the offence requires that the vehicle actually was not covered and that you knew or had reason to know it. The MVA’s records are only prima facie evidence — and § 17-107(b)(2) expressly says those records “may not Read More
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