Towson Traffic Violation Defense Attorney

Traffic Violation Defense Attorney for Clients Throughout Maryland

Traffic offenses in Maryland range from minor infractions to serious crimes, each carrying potential consequences that can affect your driving privileges, financial situation, and legal record. Whether you are facing a speeding ticket or a more severe charge like DUI, understanding your rights and legal options is crucial. With the help of a skilled criminal defense attorney, you can determine the best approach to take to minimize the potential penalties that may apply and ensure that you will be able to maintain your driving privileges. At Seger Law, LLC, we can help you understand your options, and we can provide you with representation as you work to resolve these issues. We can assist with multiple types of traffic offenses, including:

Speeding

Many drivers exceed the posted speed limits, even if it is just by a few miles per hour. Most of the time, speeding tickets can be resolved by paying a fine, but doing so is an admission of guilt that could potentially lead to problems in the future. Repeated violations or offenses involving excessive speeds (commonly known as aggravated speeding) can lead to serious penalties, including hefty fines, points on your driver's license, and even a potential license suspension. Our attorney can help contest speeding tickets by challenging the accuracy of speed measurements, negotiating lower penalties, or advocating on your behalf in court hearings. We will work to reduce the impact of a speeding ticket on your driving record.

Reckless Driving

Accusations of driving in a manner that endangers other people or property may lead to criminal charges for reckless driving. In general, this offense may apply if you have been accused of wilfully disregarding the safety of others or behaving carelessly in a way that put other people at risk of injury. A conviction on reckless driving charges may result in a fine of up to $1,000. Our lawyer can help by examining the circumstances of the charge, challenging the evidence, and advocating for lesser charges or penalties, if possible.

Driving With a Suspended or Revoked License

All drivers are required to maintain a valid driver's license. If a person's license has been suspended or revoked due to a conviction for intoxicated driving, repeated traffic violations, or other issues, they will be prohibited from operating a vehicle until their license has been reinstated. If you are convicted of driving without a valid license, you could be sentenced to up to one year in jail for a first offense and up to three years for a second or subsequent offense. You may also be fined up to $1,000. In these cases, our attorney can assist by exploring the reasons for the suspension or revocation, helping to rectify the underlying issues, and defending you in court while working to minimize the potential penalties.

Driving Without Insurance

All drivers are required to maintain liability insurance on their vehicles. If you are pulled over for a traffic violation, and you do not have insurance, you may face a variety of penalties. The registration of your vehicle will be suspended, and a fine of $150 will be assessed for the first 30 days you are in violation, and $7 per day for any additional days when you are in violation. If you are accused of falsifying insurance information to a police officer, you may be charged with a crime, and you could face a maximum one-year prison sentence and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Legal representation is crucial in these cases to help reduce or eliminate penalties, explore options for reinstatement, and ensure compliance with Maryland's insurance requirements.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Following a car accident, drivers are required to provide assistance to anyone who was affected and exchange contact information with other people who were involved. Leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in injuries or death, which is commonly known as hit and run, is a criminal offense. A conviction can lead to a prison sentence of up to two months and/or a maximum fine of $500. An attorney can provide crucial guidance if you have been accused of committing a hit and run, telling your side of the story and working to help you avoid a conviction.

Fleeing or Evading Police

A driver is required to stop their vehicle when signaled to do so by a police officer. Failing to pull over when required, attempting to flee on foot, or otherwise evading police officers is a criminal offense. A conviction can lead to a sentence of up to one year in jail for a first offense or up to two years for a second offense, as well as a maximum fine of $1,000. If a person injures someone else while attempting to evade police, they could be sentenced to up to three years and fined up to $5,000. Causing someone else's death while fleeing police may result in a maximum 10-year sentence and/or a maximum $5,000 fine. A defense attorney can examine the details of the charge, challenge the prosecution's case, and strive for outcomes that may include reduced charges or alternative sentencing.

DUI/DWI

Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) in Maryland comes with strict penalties, including fines, jail time, license suspension, and the requirement to use an ignition interlock device. These charges may apply if a chemical test shows that a driver is over the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of .08 percent, if they were under the influence of controlled substances or other drugs, or if they were under the legal limit but were impaired due to the use of alcohol or other substances. Our attorney can help determine the best options for addressing DUI or DWI charges, including challenging the reasons for a traffic stop, challenging the administration and accuracy of breath or blood tests, or negotiating with prosecutors to potentially reduce the charges or penalties.

Contact Our Towson, Maryland Traffic Violation Defense Lawyer

Facing traffic offenses in Maryland can be daunting, since they can have significant implications on your license, your finances, and your future. At Seger Law, LLC, our experienced Maryland traffic ticket defense attorney can help you navigate this complex legal terrain. Whether you are facing a speeding ticket or a criminal charge such as DUI, we will work to defend your rights and help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case. Contact us at 443-208-4692 today to discuss your case in a complimentary consultation and explore your options for defense.