I received a ticket (Maryland State 21, Subtitle 7 of the Transportation article violation) for driving past a stopped school bus with flashing lights and the stop sign extended in PG County, MD. I was on a two-lane road, going in the opposite direction from the bus. Looking at the footage, the... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should request a trial and go to court. The judge will watch the video and you can testify to what happened. The judge will decide the case. If it was a camera ticket (as opposed to being stopped by a police officer), then there are no points assessed.
a lane change. I was stopped by highway police. Not understanding why?
answered on Jan 20, 2023
If you received a traffic ticket, you should request a trial within 30 days of the ticket and go to court. If the police officer does not appear, you would be acquitted. If the police officer appears, you can have a trial. Even if you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment... View More
My blinker on and began to turn when the light turned green. The truck hit my car on the passenger side door. Who is at fault?
answered on Jan 20, 2023
An attorney would need to review pictures of the intersection, the police report, and witness statements. In many bus only lanes, other drivers are permitted to enter the lane and turn just prior to the intersection. You can pull up pictures of the intersection using Google maps.
answered on Jan 17, 2023
There are cases that hold that it is enough to search your car. The cases distinguish between the search of your car during a traffic stop and the search of your person when you are in a store. Of course, the issue turns on the facts of the stop and you should discuss that with an attorney.
OWNER OF ALF CALLED POLICE WHO ISSUED A WRITTEN WARNING TO DAUGHTER OF A RESIDNET
answered on Jan 17, 2023
The owner of the property can issue a warning that someone is not allowed on the property. If she comes on the property, she can be charged with trespass. It does not matter that it is the daughter of a resident.
answered on Jan 7, 2023
It is a civil citation and not a criminal charge. You cannot be sent to jail. Since you are under 21, the judge can order you to a drug treatment or education program.
An attorney may be better able to raise technical defenses such as insisting the State be able to prove the substance was... View More
Son has been in Jail two months and no Public Attorney has come to see him yet.
answered on Jan 5, 2023
A Public Defender should enter his or her appearance for him promptly. He should reach out to the Public Defender's office. As far as when they come to see him, that is a different matter. They are extremely busy and I do not know how they decide when to visit their clients who are incarcerated.
This is my first offense. What usually happens in these cases?
answered on Jan 2, 2023
Jail is unlikely for a first time offender. An attorney can probably keep a conviction off your record. You should retain private counsel or go to the Public Defender.
answered on Dec 20, 2022
If your name is on the ticket, then it is your responsibility. If you fail to take care of it, your license will be suspended.
Now, if it is a moving violation, do not pay it. Request a trial within 30 days and go to court. You do not want to receive points on your license.
Convictions or criminal record whatsoever nor do I have anything any record on my driving record. I unfortunately was laid off prior to being served, and with it being Christmas and having children have no funds for a lawyer, what do you believe to be the most likely outcome in my particular case,... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2022
If you cannot retain private counsel, contact the Public Defender as soon as possible. Jail is unlikely for a first time offender. An attorney will likely be able to keep a conviction off your record. You should be prepared to make restitution which will be required and also go a long way to... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2022
In Maryland, all crimes are either misdemeanors or felonies. There is no such thing as an "infraction." However, in some cases, the State will agree to drop the charge in exchange for community service. You should retain counsel to represent you.
I signed a contract in state of MD):
If Organization wishes to pay any portion of its obligation by credit card, they may do so and request additional payments using the iVvy link provided to them when they received this contract up until 30 days prior to the event date. Once it is within... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2022
An attorney would need to review the entire contract to render an opinion. However, a business can change the terms of its contract periodically. For example, Comcast changes the terms of its contract with its customers regularly. The rates and service charges increase and the fine print changes.... View More
Called the police, and got the insurance from the third parties company (contractor is hired as a third party). When asking the district manager for the insurance and they refused to give us the insurance even though his happened with their vehicle in the parking garage they supply for tenants. Is... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2022
Anyone involved in a motor vehicle accident must give their insurance information to the other driver. It is the other driver that has that responsibility. It sounds like you obtained the insurance information on the vehicle. If not, your insurance company can run the tag and obtain the insurance... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2022
If he has not had a bail review hearing, he can hire private counsel or contact the Public Defender to file a motion for a bail review. If that is denied and the case is in the District Court, he may be able to file a Petition for Habeas Corpus in the Circuit Court.
I was right in front of the bus on the other side of the road when the stop sign of the school bus starts to flash. There were cars behind me and if I make a sudden stop the car behind me would hit me. The video shows the car behind me had not stop too. It was 7:23 am on a two way road on a morning... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2022
You can request a trial and go to court. If it was a camera ticket, the judge can watch the video and you can testify. The judge will decide whether you had time to stop.
If a police officer gave you a ticket, you should definitely request a trial and go to court since this ticket carries... View More
A warrant was issues 2018
answered on Oct 26, 2022
The case is open because it has not been resolved. There is a warrant for the Defendant's arrest. The Defendant should hire an attorney to file a motion to recall the warrant. If the warrant was for missing a court date, it can probably be recalled.
answered on Oct 25, 2022
The question cannot be answered. The statute of limitations is a time deadline to file a civil lawsuit or criminal charges. It has nothing to do with sentencing. You can contact an attorney to provide more information to get an answer to your question.
answered on Oct 24, 2022
You should get a certified, complete copy of your driving record. This will prove that your license was valid on the date of the incident.
Filed a motion to recall and reschedule court date and motion was denied. What do i do next?
answered on Oct 24, 2022
You should hire an attorney to file a motion to recall the warrant. It is more likely to be granted if filed by an attorney since it shows you are serious about the case. Make sure you get your license reinstated as well.
The ticket was for driving on suspended liscence after I called dmv they say my liscense wasn’t suspended
answered on Oct 24, 2022
You should hire an attorney to file a motion to recall the warrant. These motions are usually granted if filed by an attorney. You also need a certified copy of your complete driving record to show your license was valid on the date of the incident. You can get this from the MVA online or in person.
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