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What About Maryland’s Speed Camera Law?

September 30, 2019

| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes

How does Maryland’s speed camera law work? Are speed cameras legal in Maryland? Can you challenge speed camera tickets? Like it or not, speed cameras are a reality. And they are making a LOT of money for state and local government, so they aren’t going anywhere ... [read more]

Tags: Legal Commentary, Laws in Maryland, Traffic Laws

Move Over! Or Get Pulled Over!

September 27, 2018

| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Ever heard of Maryland’s “Move Over” Law? Probably not. And you aren’t the only one. Most states have laws that few people know about, but which could land you in Court with a big fat ticket. The “move over” law is just such a law in Maryland. ... [read more]

Tags: Laws in Maryland, Traffic Laws

Your Constitutional Rights in Maryland

April 8, 2018

| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Our constitution provides every person certain basic rights to protect themselves from the power of the government. They are so important, but do you know what they are? Do you know how to use them properly? This is a good overview of the rights that apply to ... [read more]

Tags: Laws in Maryland

The Criminal Legal Process in Maryland

April 8, 2018

| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 6 minutes

There is a very specific process for every criminal case. If you have been charged with a crime in Maryland, it is helpful to understand this process, This post explains the steps that occur in every criminal case from beginning to end. Read it and call ... [read more]

Tags: Laws in Maryland

Driving While Suspended – What You Need To Know

April 7, 2018

| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes

In Maryland there are a number of reasons why you may have your license suspended or revoked. It can be anything from forgetting to attend a driver improvement program, failing to pay a speeding ticket and not showing up for court, getting to many speeding tickets ... [read more]

Tags: Traffic Laws, Traffic Tickets

Theft Charges in Maryland – What You Need To Know

April 7, 2018

| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes

In Maryland, theft charges can be anything from a minor shoplifting offense to a serious felony theft charge. The seriousness of theft charges depends on the value of what was taken. The sentencing guidelines get higher as the value of the stolen items rises. Theft charges ... [read more]

Tags: Theft

Drug Charges in Maryland – What You Need To Know

April 7, 2018

| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Drug possession and drug distribution charges are some of the most frequently prosecuted cases in Maryland District and Circuit courts. However, they are also some of the most complex cases to litigate. There are a lot of moving parts to a drug distribution or drug possession ... [read more]

Tags: Drug Crimes

Assault Charges in Maryland – What You Need To Know

April 7, 2018

| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Assault is a much broader category of crimes than you think. Most people think a criminal charge for assault must involve something fairly serious (like a punch or slap). But assault charges can be for much less than that. Assault is technically defined as the unlawful ... [read more]

Tags: Assault

Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law – Criminal Law Version

March 22, 2018

| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 2 minutes

I have previously written about Maryland’s law protecting good Samaritans who render aid during an emergency situation. They cannot be sued in civil court. You can read all about the civil version of Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law in our blog post here. I recently found out ... [read more]

Tags: Laws in Maryland

New Maryland Law Cleans Up Your Driving Record

February 27, 2018

| by Ryan Posey | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 2 minutes

Maryland has a new law (as of October 2017) that will be of great help if you have old traffic tickets or driving infractions on your record. Many of us have some old speeding tickets and minor traffic infractions on our record – some from years ... [read more]

Tags: Laws in Maryland, Traffic Tickets

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