Traffic Ticket Attorney In Howard County, Maryland
Moving violations (speeding, red lights, stop signs, etc.) are common in the state of Maryland. While they can be handled by mailing in payment of a fine, this has implications with the motor vehicle administration and your insurance company. When you pay a traffic ticket, you are entering a guilty plea and points may be assessed. Once a certain number of points are accumulated, one’s privilege to drive may be suspended or revoked. If you hire an attorney, they can appear on your behalf and attempt to obtain a result that will prevent points – therefore protecting your ability to drive.
The Law Office Of Colleen M. Kirby, Esq., represents those looking to challenge their traffic tickets and defend their driving privileges. Contact attorney Kirby today to set up a free consultation of your case. She proudly defends clients located in Ellicott City, Maryland, and throughout Howard County, as well as the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County.
After A Ticket, You Have Options
Driving on a suspended license is covered in § 16-303 of the Maryland Official Code. It states that a person is not permitted to operate a motor vehicle while their privilege to drive has been suspended. The possible penalties vary depending upon the reason for the suspension. For example, if the license is suspended for an alcohol violation, failure to pay child support, or points accumulation, the maximum penalty is one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. However, if your license is suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket, the maximum penalty is 60 days of incarceration and/or a $500 fine. Regardless of the reason, a conviction for driving on a suspended license will result in the imposition of points by the Motor Vehicle Administration.
To operate a motor vehicle in Maryland, you must also have your vehicle registered with the state and properly insured. If you are convicted of driving without insurance, you could be sentenced to up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000, along with having points assessed by the Motor Vehicle Administration.
It might surprise you to learn that a charge of driving with a suspended license constitutes an arrest, even if it doesn’t feel like one. Often, individuals are unaware of this because officers may permit them to continue driving after issuing the citation. Despite not being formally taken into custody, you are still facing a serious violation of Maryland’s traffic laws and are obligated to appear in court.
Call Now For The Strong Defense You Deserve
Let attorney Colleen M. Kirby provide you with the strong defense you deserve. Reach out to her today at 410-973-0572 if you recently received a traffic ticket in Howard County, Maryland.