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Traffic Violations & Other
Motor Vehicle Offenses
Whether charged with a minor traffic infraction or a more
serious traffic charge that carries a penalty of incarceration
and substantial fines, you should never pay the associated
fine without contesting the charge in court, and you should
never appear in court without the assistance of an attorney
who knows the law, how it applies to your case, and how
to defend you against the charge. A conviction in Maryland
for a relatively minor speeding offense can result in points
being assessed against your driving record, which may result
in a surcharge being assessed by your insurance company.
That surcharge could increase your insurance rates by as
much as one-third each year over a 3-year period. More serious
traffic offenses, such as driving while suspended and those
involving accidents carry penalties of incarceration, substantial
fines and an assessment of points by the MVA. An accumulation
of 8 or more points can result in the suspension or revocation
of your driving privileges in this state, with those points
reflected on your driving record for a period of 2 years.
If you drive a company vehicle during the course of your
employment, the insurance rates your employer pays for you
to drive will also be affected.
To protect your driving privileges and insurance rates,
you need the assistance of a law firm aggressive in the
defense of traffic charges. We successfully challenge the
accuracy of radar, laser and VASCAR evidence, and the qualifications
and certification of the operator using that equipment.
We are experienced in reviewing your driving record, looking
for errors committed by the MVA that may have caused your
license to be wrongfully suspended or revoked. We are familiar
with the various judges and jurisdictions within this state,
and how your case will be handled in those courts. A judge
has the discretion to reduce the points and fines associated
with your charge, and grant a Probation Before Judgment
(PBJ) disposition in lieu of imposing a conviction and assessing
points.
We possess the legal expertise that could make a difference
in the outcome of your traffic charge.
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