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 […]
How To Handle Your Own MVA Hearing
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Why a Negligent Driving Charge Isn’t As Bad As It Sounds
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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 […]
Maryland Provisional Driver’s License: Convictions
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Maryland traffic citatons are treated differently with regards to a Maryland provisional license. In Maryland, if you have a provisional driver’s license and receive a PBJ (probation before judgment), the Maryland MVA will consider that a conviction. If you have a “full” driver’s license, however, a PBJ is not considered a conviction for purposes of […]
Maryland Reckless Driving Attorney
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According to Section 21-901.1 of the Maryland traffic code, a person is guilty of “Reckless Driving” if he drives a motor vehicle: 1. In wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; or 2. In a manner that indicates a wanton and or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property. […]
In Maryland, what is DUI per se?
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In Maryland, DUI per se simply means that the Defendant was given a breathalyzer test and had a B.A.C. (blood alcohol content) of .08 or above. Unless the accuracy of the reading is sucessfully challenged, a judge or jury could convict a Defendant solely on the basis of that reading. Therefore, even if the Defendant […]
I received a PBJ for my Maryland DUI, can it be expunged?
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If you recieve a PBJ (“probation before judgment”) for a DUI in Maryland, it cannot be expunged. When you receive a PBJ for a Maryland DUI or DWI case, it is unlike receiving a PBJ for a criminal case. In a Maryland criminal case, you may be eligible for expungement within three years of receiving […]
In Maryland, what’s the difference between DUI and DWI?
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In Maryland, the crime of “drunk driving” is distinguished by the level of impairment. DWI means “driving while impaired.” The maximum penalty is sixty days in jail (and 8 points). DUI means “driving under the influence.” The maximum penalty for a DUI is one year in jail (and 12 points). Obviously, DUI is the more […]
Will my Maryland probation be violated for a minor traffic offense?
Written by | Category Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland DUI and DWI, Maryland Traffic Defense
In Maryland, one of the standard conditions of probation require that you incur no “serious” motor vehicle offenses. This is a fancy way of saying “don’t get convicted of any traffic offenses that carry jail time.” Therefore, a speeding ticket, seat belt violation, stop sign violation, etc. is not likely to violate a probation in […]
My License is Suspended, How Do I Fix It?
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As a Maryland traffic ticket attorney, I get this question multiple times a week. The answer is that it depends on the reason for the suspension. More often than not, it is an unpaid ticket. If this is the issue, you have to get the citation number (s) for your ticket (s), and pay it […]
Should I Take The Breathalzyer Test in Maryland?
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You’ve been pulled over by the police in Maryland, you may have had a few drinks (or not), and now you’ve been asked to take a breathalyzer test. Should you consent? In Maryland you can REFUSE to take the test if requested by the police officer. If you refuse to take the test, however, here […]
