Scott's Maryland Lawyer Blog
It is illegal to drive with an open container in Maryland.
Judges are sending people to jail. You should be proactive to maintain your freedom.
New Laws Are Coming Soon
Artificial Intelligence Can Be Useful, But It is Often Flawed
The MVA Will Soon Start Fining Maryland Residents With Out of State Tags
A Motion to Suppress Can Keep Out "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree."
The County and Judge Can Have a Major Impact on Your Case.
You can likely avoid a reckless driving by paying a related speeding ticket. Should you do it?
Almost all criminal and traffic stops have bodycam video.
Several new laws will take effect on October 1, 2026.
If you received a traffic ticket for an accident, you may be able to win your case.
Police are issuing tickets for reckless driving for speeding 30 mph over the speed limit and you could go to jail.
Make sure you obtain this crucial information after an automobile accident.
There are ways to prevent a license suspension.
A stet can be a good outcome in a criminal case.
Courts consider many factors in deciding whether to set bail.
The Legislature Has Increased Points Assessed for Some Traffic Violations
New Laws took effect January 1st.
You can pass a vehicle on the shoulder in limit circumstances.
There are standard motions filed in criminal cases to protect the rights of the accused.
You have a constitutional right to a jury trial in these cases.
If you think it is a scam, it probably is.
Buddy's Law Increases Limit on Pet Injuries to $25,000
Speed camera tickets will be a lot more costly.
There are ways to determine if you have an outstanding warrant.
Requesting a waiver hearing is a mistake in traffic cases.
Everyone should periodically look themselves up on Case Search.
The disposition in your criminal or traffic case can have unforeseen consequences.
There are new taxes effective July 1, 2025.
A new Maryland law will make reckless driving and some speeding tickets incarcerable.
The law imposes certain obligations on you if you are in an accident.
After your arrest, you have certain rights.
Governor Moore signed the Expungement Reform Act into law yesterday.
Here are ten things to know if you get a traffic tickets.
You can fight penalties for car insurance lapses.
A new law allows tenants to shield failure to pay rent cases.
Speed camera fines have increased in work zones and they are doubled if workers are present.
You can negotiate a deal with the police officer in many cases.
There are strict time deadlines in criminal and civil cases.
Police will charge you with driving without insurance if you fail to insure and register your car before driving it.
Effective October 1, 2024, you can now get a DUI expunged if you received probation before judgment.
Download the police report when it is available.
There are numerous defenses that can be raised in a DUI case.
You can get the charges dismissed if they are brought in the wrong county.
Personal Injury Protection Coverage covers medical bills and lost wages.
A total loss entitles you to the fair market value of your vehicle plus sales tax and tags.
You can take steps to mitigate serious traffic offenses and avoid harsh consequences.
Minor out of state traffic tickets generally do not carry points in Maryland.
Maryland requires the consent of all parties to record a private conversation.
Many convictions can now be expunged.
