Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Baltimore County Violation of License Provisions


Have you been cited or arrested for Driving on a Suspended Driver's License in Maryland?  Below find the Maryland statutes that prohibit driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, refused, or revoked in Maryland.

Contact the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, at 410-288-2900 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your license violation.


TRANSPORTATION  
TITLE 16.  VEHICLE LAWS -- DRIVERS' LICENSES  
SUBTITLE 3.  VIOLATION OF LICENSE PROVISIONS

Md. TRANSPORTATION Code Ann. § 16-303  (2011)

§ 16-303. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, refused, or revoked 

   (a) Refused licenses. -- A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license or privilege to drive is refused in this State or any other state.

(b) Canceled licenses. -- A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license or privilege to drive is canceled in this State.

(c) Suspended licenses generally. -- A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license or privilege to drive is suspended in this State.

(d) Revoked licenses. -- A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license or privilege to drive is revoked in this State.

(e) Licenses canceled by other states. -- A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license issued by any other state is canceled.

(f) Licenses suspended by other states. -- A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license issued by any other state is suspended.

(g) Licenses revoked by other states. -- A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license issued by any other state is revoked.

(h) Licenses suspended under certain provisions of article. -- A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license or privilege to drive is suspended under § 17-106, § 26-204, § 26-206, or § 27-103 of this article.

(i) License suspended by another state for failure to appear or pay fine. --

   (1) This subsection applies only to a person whose license or privilege to drive is suspended under the traffic laws or regulations of another state for:

      (i) Failure to comply with a notice to appear in a court of that state contained in a traffic citation issued to the person; or

      (ii) Failure to pay a fine for a violation of any traffic laws or regulations of that state.

   (2) A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license or privilege to drive is suspended under the traffic laws or regulations of any other state as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(j) Assessment of points. --

   (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any individual who violates a provision of this section shall be assessed the points as provided for in § 16-402(a)(31) of this title.

   (2) Any individual who violates a provision of subsection (h) or subsection (i) of this section shall be assessed the points as provided for in § 16-402(a)(12) of this title.



Friday, September 2, 2011

Driving While License is Suspended / Driving on Suspended License in Baltimore County Maryland (MD)

Maryland Traffic Violation Lawyer - Baltimore County, Harford County, Howard County, Maryland


Driving on Suspended License Lawyer
in Baltimore County, Maryland
Have you been arrested or charged by citation for Driving with a Suspended Driver's License in Baltimore County, Maryland (MD)?

Contact a traffic violation attorney at 410-288-2900 or email Mr. Rice.

If you are facing a driving on suspended license in Baltimore County, Maryland, you need a Baltimore County Traffic Violation Lawyer to handle your case.  Contact Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr., at 410-288-2900 to schedule a free consultation 24/7.

If you are facing Driving While Suspended charges in Baltimore County, then you have been charged under the Maryland Code, Maryland Vehicle Law, Transportation Article 16-303.

There are four different section of Article 16-303 that you could be charged under if you are caught driving on suspended driver's license in Maryland.

16-303 (c) Suspended License Generally: A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or any property specified in 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license to drive is suspended in this State.

Penalty for violation of 16-303 (c): Maximum of $1,000 fine and 1 year incarcerated.

If you need a lawyer for a Driving on Suspended License or Driving While Suspended in Baltimore County, Maryland, contact the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, at 410-288-2900

16-303 (f) Licenses suspended by other State: A person my not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license issued by any other state is suspended.

Penalty for violation of 16-303 (f): Maximum of $1,000 fine and 1 year incarcerated.


If you need a lawyer for a Driving on Suspended License or Driving While Suspended in Baltimore County, Maryland, contact the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, at 410-288-2900

16-303 (h) Licenses suspended under certain provisions of article: A person my not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license issued by any other state is suspended under 17-106 (Lapse or termination of required security), 26-204 (Compliance with traffic citations; powers of the court on noncompliance), or 27-103 (Nonpayment of fine) of this article.

Penalty for violation of 16-303 (h): Maximum of $500 fine and 60 days incarcerated.

If you need a lawyer for a Driving on Suspended License or Driving While Suspended in Baltimore County, Maryland, contact the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, at 410-288-2900


16-303 (i) License suspended by another state for failure to appear or pay fine: (1) This subsection applies only to a person whose license or privilege to drive is suspended under the traffic laws or regulations of another state for: (i) Failure to comply with a notice to appear in a Court of that State contained in a traffic citation issued to the person; or (ii) Failure to pay a fine for a violation of any traffic laws or regulations of that state. (2) A person my not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in 21-101.1 of this article while the person's license or privilege to drive is suspended under the traffic laws or regulations or any other State as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

Penalty for violation of 16-303 (i): Maximum of $500 fine and 60 days incarcerated.

If you need a lawyer for a Driving on Suspended License or Driving While Suspended in Baltimore County, Maryland, contact the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, at 410-288-2900



Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Lawyer for Speeding Ticket in Baltimore County, Maryland

Have you been stopped for speeding in Baltimore County by:

  • Baltimore County Police Department;
  • Maryland State Police;
  • Maryland Transportation Authority;
  • Any other law enforcement.
Contact a Baltimore County Speeding Ticket Attorney at 410-288-2900 and speak with our Traffic Ticket Defense Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr.  We can appear on your behalf in one of the three District Courts in Baltimore County, MD (Towson, Essex, and Catonsville District Courts)
Lawyer for Speeding Ticket in Baltimore County, MD
410-288-2900

If you've been cited for speeding in Baltimore County, you have three options:

  1. Pay the ticket, you'll receive the assigned points depending on the speed your were traveling (not a good idea);
  2. Elect a waiver hearing, this is an admission of guilt and you are appearing in Court to ask for leniency; and
  3. Elect a trial.  Election of a trial requires the officer to appear in Court and you can try the case in front of a Judge.  You can also elect to plead guilty with an explanation and ask for leniency from the Court.
There are numerous defenses to a speeding ticket in Maryland and we have the experience and knowledge to fight your case.  Let us prepare the best possible defense and presentation to the Court an minimize the affect on your driving record and insurance costs.

If you cannot make it to Court on your trial date, we can appear for you and waive your appearance.  Saving you time and money and preventing missed work or loss of income.

If you don't have time to make it into the office, we can conduct a phone interview and complete all payment over the phone of by check.

Hire the speeding ticket attorney who is a former Maryland Assistant State's Attorney, call our office at 410-288-2900 24/7 for immediate speeding ticket help in Baltimore County, MD.

Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC
Main Office:
6914 Holabird Avenue, Suite A
Baltimore, Maryland 21222

Towson Office:
101 E. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 200
Towson, Maryland 21286

Office: 410-288-2900
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Monday, May 16, 2011

How to Read a Maryland MVA Driving Record

Click here to find information on How to Read a Maryland MVA Driving Record.

If you have a trial date for a Traffic Violation in Maryland, contact a Maryland Traffic Ticket Attorney.

We are available 24/7 to answer all of your MVA driving questions and represent you in Court.

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Baltimore, Maryland 21222
410-288-2900

What are Maryland MVA Points?

What are Maryland MVA Points?
Points - After the conviction of an individual for a violation of the vehicle law, points are assessed against the individual as of the date of violation.  The individual’s eligibility for expungement may be determine from the date of conviction

Maryland MVA Expungement Form

Click here to find the form to file for an expungement of your Maryland MVA driving Record.

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Baltimore, Maryland 21222
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Maryland's Most Common Traffic Violations

Below find the most common traffic citations in Maryland:
If you have been charged with a traffic violation in Maryland, you need a Maryland Traffic Ticket Attorney.  Contact our office at 410-288-2900 for immediate help.

TA = “Transportation Article” of the Maryland Vehicle Laws

TA 21-801.1: Exceed Max Speed
TA 13-401 (b) Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle
TA 13-410 (h) Driving with Suspended Registration
TA 13-409 (b) Fail to Display Registration Card on Demand
TA 13-411 (d) Driving without Current Tags
TA 13-411 (g) Display Registration Plate Issued to Another
TA 13-703 (g) Unauthorized Display and Use of Registration Plate
TA 16-101 (a) Driving Without a License
TA 16-112 (c) Fail to Display License on Demand
TA 16-113 (h) Violating License Restriction
TA 16-115 (f) Driving With an Expired License
TA 16-116 (a) Failure to Notify Administration Address Change
TA 16-303 (c) Driving on Suspended License and Privilege
TA 16-303 (d) Driving on Revoked License and Privilege
TA 16-303 (f) Driving on Suspended Out of State License
TA 16-303 (h) Driving While License Suspended Under (17-106, 26-204, 26-206, 27-103)
TA 17-107       Driving Uninsured Vehicle
TA 21-201 (a)(1) Failure to Obey Traffic Device
TA 21-202 (h)(1) Fail to Stop at Steady Circular Red Signal
TA 21-202 (i)(1) Fail to Stop at Red Signal Before Right Turn
TA 21-301 (a) Failure to Drive Right of Center
TA 21-304 (c) Driving Off Road While Passing Vehicle
TA 21-308 (a) Driving Wrong Direction on One Way Road
TA 21-309 (b) Unsafe Lane Change
TA 21-310 (a) Following Vehicle too Closely
TA 21-402 (a) Fail to Yield to Oncoming Traffic on Left Turn
TA 21-707 (a) Failure to Stop at Stop Sign
TA 21-801 (a) Speed Greater Than Reasonable
TA 21-801 (b) Failure to Control Speed to Avoid Collision
TA 21-901.1 (a) Reckless Driving
TA 21-901.1 (b) Negligent Driving
TA 21-901.2 Aggressive Driving by Committing, at the same time or during a single continuous period, 3 or more of the following violations (21-202 Traffic lights with steady indication, 21-203 Overtaking and passing vehicles, 21-304 Passing on Right, 21-309 Driving on landed roadways, 21-310 Following too closely, 21-403 Failure to yield right-of-way, or 21-801.1 Exceeding a maximum speed limit or posted maximum speed limit)
TA 21-902 (a)(1) Driving Under Influence of Alcohol
TA 21-902 (a)(2) Driving Under Influence of Alcohol Per Se
TA 21-902 (b)(1) Driving While Impaired by Alcohol
TA 21-902 (c)(1) Driving While Impaired by Drug(s) or Drug(s) and Alcohol
TA 21-902 (d)(1) Driving While Impaired by Controlled Dangerous Substance
TA 21-1117 (c) Drive Spinning Wheels
TA 22-412.2 (d) Failing to Secure child under 8 in child safety seat when transporting in motor vehicle
TA 22-412.3 (b) Operator, Occupant under 16  not restrained by seat belt or child safety seat
TA 22-412.3 (c) Passenger age 16 or more in outboard front seat of motor vehicle without seat belt restraint