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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: A friend gave me a tag to put on my car to keep it parked in parking lot of my home. Come to find out it was a stolen

Tag. I did not know it was stolen. What's going to happen to me

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Sep 15, 2023

If you have been charged with a crime, you should retain counsel to represent you. If not, you need to remove it from your vehicle right away. You should seek legal advice about what to do with it.

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Q: I Recently got a car and when I was trying to get a tag from the MVA I was having some trouble with it because of my

Seller giving me a fake bill of sale. While waiting for the investigation to be completed so I can register the car and get a tag my temporary tag was expiring. I ask the MVA if they could issue me a new temporary tag will waiting but they told me they can't. I make the wrong decision to... View More

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Sep 5, 2023

These charges carry possible jail time. You should retain an attorney to represent you. Do not pay any of the tickets. An attorney should be able to keep you out of jail if you have no prior record.

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Q: after being found not guilty for speeding. can a judge say "slow down" after, as if I'm guilty of speeding.

the officer was no show. I was asked to enter a plead. of course I said not guilty. immediately after being found not guilty, the judge made a comment on the record and advised me to slow down. I thought judges are supposed to be unbiased, partial, etc..I am serious thinking to file a complaint... View More

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Aug 30, 2023

So, you’re saying you were truly innocent, the officer’s laser/radar/Lidar device or speedometer on his cruiser was not working properly, and had he showed up you would have won? In that case, you can be upset. But if you were clocked on laser equipment the device number for the equipment used... View More

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Q: I renewed my registration but forgot to put the sticker on my license plate, and got a ticket. Can I get it removed?

My license plate expired 7/31. I renewed well before and had the updated registration card with the new sticker in the glove box, but forgot to put it on the license plate. On 8/23, I parked in free street parking and came back to my car having a ticket for “expired tags”. Is there any grace... View More

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Aug 24, 2023

You can request a trial within the required time limit and go to court. You should also demand the presence of the parking attendant. If they fail to appear, the ticket should be dismissed. If they appear, show the judge proof that you renewed your tags before they expired and the judge may give... View More

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Q: do Title21,Subtitle8 are IN effect doing non school days, i received a speeding citation going 12miles over the speed

the speed is 25 m i was traveling 37m at about 6:00 pm schools are out for the summer

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Aug 8, 2023

I assume that this is a camera citation. If so, it is a $40.00 fine and no points are assessed so it may not be worth fighting it.

Under Maryland law, camera tickets can be issued Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m....
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Q: How do I fight a DC cam ticket where I supplied evidence I was not there? They closed this but put it into collections.

In Oct '22 I received a speed camera ticket from the DC DMV (I am a MD resident). The issue is that I was definitively NOT on the road at the timestamp on the ticket but in with a doctor, which was verified with a written letter from him. This letter and my disagreement with this ticket was... View More

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Jul 25, 2023

You may want to repost your question to DC attorneys by listing the location as DC.

3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: My 20 year old daughter tried to get in a club in MD with a fake ID that had her real name & picture, with a different

Birthdate. We live in Pa. She’s a top student & has never been in trouble.Can she plead guilty & ask for the diversion program? What is the best avenue to try to get a misdemeanor off her record? Thank you.

Lee Eidelberg
Lee Eidelberg
answered on Jun 27, 2023

I wholeheartedly agree with my colleagues' previous responses. Having handled countless cases involving young adults using internet generated fake I.D.'s, it is not uncommon, provided a Defendant has no prior convictions or similar offenses in their history, to avoid formal prosecution.... View More

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Q: I had got a work order cause of my tints. Ur the officer never put the meter or any of my windows to check.

He was referring to my windshield. But the WO is just says tints. Do i still have to follow thru since nothing was checked with the meter

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Jun 26, 2023

If you do not comply with the work order, your registration can be suspended. You also could be stopped again. You should get the problem resolved.

2 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Law, Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for Maryland on
Q: I live in a private neighborhood and an individual who is not a resident stores his vehicles infront of my property 24/7

Minimum of 1 car but up to 3. They are left there from 1 week up to 4 months. The roads are owned by the county not the HOA. So far all I can do is have them tagged as abandoned at which time the owner is notified and moves the car for 1 day and then returns it. I have to believe this is illegal... View More

Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg
answered on May 29, 2023

You might need to hit the books better or retain someone who can. I recall reading something that limited parking on public roads to a time limit unless the road was adjacent to your home, but it might have been Montgomery County Code. The County and incorporated city codes are often unindexed and... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: Can a minor use Bluetooth while driving in md. My daughter was told by an officer that she could.

I look it up and found this driver.

Drivers under the age of 18

Drivers under the age of 18 may not use a "wireless communication device" (a handheld or hands-free device used to access telephone service) while driving, except to contact 9-1-1. Doing so is a primary... View More

Lee Eidelberg
Lee Eidelberg
answered on May 16, 2023

No, a minor cannot use a wireless communication device.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: As a minor in Maryland can they use their phone on Bluetooth?
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 22, 2023

No, it is prohibited for a minor to use a wireless device while driving, whether bluetooth or any other form of access.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Maryland on
Q: Can a police officer take a photo of my feet with his cell phone, while I'm being detained awaiting processing?
Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on May 7, 2023

Seems a bit odd. Is there an evidence based reason for doing so? Did a witness or security camera footage identify the offender in part by their footwear or feet? Was this a DUI where you failed to perform field sobriety tests and there’s a potential issue that the type of footwear interfered... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: Could I call a tow truck on a car that is blocking the sidewalk for weeks now? Should I leave a notice to move the car?
Lee Eidelberg
Lee Eidelberg
answered on May 5, 2023

If the car leaves and returns to the location and continues to block the sidewalk on each occasion, a note on the windshield might suffice. If the car has remained in place for some time, the better approach might be to call the police and report that the car is seemingly abandoned and/or, if... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: Statute Code:TA.21.1124.1.B does that brings points to DL in MD?

Charge No: 1Statute Code:TA.21.1124.1.B

Charge Description: DRIVER WRITING,SENDING,READING A TEXT,ELECTRONIC MSG. WHILE OPER. VEH. IN TRAVEL PORTION OF HWY

Speed Limit: 0 Recorded Speed: 0 Location Stopped: E/B I-70 P/T MM 74

Probable Cause Indicator: No Contributed to... View More

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Apr 26, 2023

This is a 1 point ticket unless there was an accident in which case it is a 3 point ticket. Your post indicates it was not an accident so it should be 1 point. Do not pay it. Request a trial (not a waiver hearing) and go to court. If the police officer does not appear, you will be acquitted. If the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Collections for Maryland on
Q: Can Maryland's State Highway Administration lawfully bill citizens for damage repair? Ex: guard rail.

Specifically if a citizen was found Not Guilty on a specific charge that caused repairs to be made?

Ronald V. Miller Jr.
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Ronald V. Miller Jr.
answered on Apr 25, 2023

Not guilty does not necessarily mean you were not responsible. So this question cannot be answered without knowing all of the facts. But the not guilty does not necessarily release your potential liability

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Q: Does PG County Police need to have authorization on file to enforce moving violation while posted on private property?
Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Mar 10, 2023

Once upon a time, the traffic code only applied on public highways and streets maintained by the state or local governments. I won a lot of traffic cases for clients defending under this restriction, including a lot of probable cause stops for DUI based on not moving violations within apartment... View More

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Q: inquired to get Drivers License and was told I had ticket/wreck in NJ despite never being in NJ & not drivng in 10 yrs

How do I clear this up? My mom stopped driving so I have get DL asap

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Mar 4, 2023

You’ll need a NJ lawyer to clear a NJ ticket.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: Is ta 21-1001(b) moving violation in Maryland?

I left my car running and entered to buy a coffee. When I returned an officer cited me for leaving my car running. I just want to know if I could just pay the fine$60, if it is not a moving violation. Thanks

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Feb 13, 2023

It is not a moving violation and does not carry points. The statute states that "(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on any highway outside of a business district or a residential district, a person may not leave any vehicle standing, without providing an unobstructed width of... View More

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Q: I got ticket charged with 13-411(f), but have record of renewal of 2023 and 2024. Should I contest in court?

I'm driving my brother's car and got ticket at parking lot. Ticket description: displaying expired LC plate, decal expired 2022. But I have record of renewing and did put sticker for 2023 (expired in March). Now the sticker isn't there and I was charged. Should I contest? What will I need?

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Feb 9, 2023

Request a trial within 30 days and go to court. Bring proof that the tags were current and explain to the judge what happened. You should also replace the sticker and bring proof (a picture) of the new sticker. If the police officer appears, you will be acquitted. You can still have a trial even if... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: ticket for driving with suspended registration due to missing smog check in Maryland

My wife received a ticket for driving with suspended registration due to missing smog check yet I have paperwork showing the current smog check still has 8 months on it. The only option on the ticket is "request a trial" which seems way to much for what seems like a clerical error. Is... View More

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Feb 9, 2023

You cannot clear this up without going to court. She should request a trial within 30 days of the ticket and go to court. She should bring proof that her registration is valid and the emissions test. She should be acquitted under these facts.

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