Glen Burnie Traffic Violation Defense Lawyers

Reliable Traffic Violation Defense Lawyers for Clients in Glen Burnie, Maryland

A traffic violation may not seem like a major infraction, but if you are convicted, you could face far-reaching legal consequences. As such, it is important that you fight any traffic violation in court, whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. A Glen Burnie traffic defense attorney can provide you with an aggressive defense and qualified legal advice tailored to the specifics of your case.

Having strong legal representation at your side is important for fighting any traffic violation. At Zide Law Group, LLC, our lawyers have decades of experience in criminal law, so you can rest assured that your case will be handled by seasoned professionals.

Driving Under the Influence and Driving While Impaired

Maryland imposes harsh penalties for crimes related to drunk driving. If you are pulled over with a blood alcohol concentration measured at or above .08 percent, you could be charged with driving under the influence (DUI), an offense punishable by up to a year in prison on a first conviction. This is technically referred to as DUI per se, meaning that the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream is enough to deem you legally under the influence.

However, you can still be charged with DUI even if your blood alcohol concentration is under the legal limit. If you exhibit significant impairment behind the wheel due to alcohol in your system, a police officer could arrest you for DUI, which carries the same penalties as DUI per se.

You can also face a lesser charge known as driving while impaired (DWI) for drunk driving. This charge may apply when you are judged to be impaired, but below the legal threshold of .08 percent blood alcohol concentration. DWI is punishable by up to two months in jail for a first conviction.

With any DUI or DWI conviction, your driving privileges could be suspended for months at a time. At Zide Law Group, LLC, we can represent you in hearings with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration to help protect your license.

Reckless Driving Charges in Maryland

Reckless driving is a misdemeanor offense in Maryland, defined as any conduct behind the wheel that endangers other people or shows a willful disregard for people and property. This might include behaviors like excessive speeding, ignoring traffic lights and signage, or failing to yield to the right-of-way.

If you are convicted of reckless driving, you could be fined up to $1,000. Additionally, you will be left with a misdemeanor on your criminal record, which your current and future employers can access at any time. Our criminal defense lawyers can help you contest a charge of reckless driving by looking for extenuating circumstances or challenging the prosecution's evidence.

Hit and Run Violations

After a car accident, you have a legal obligation to remain at the scene and render aid to anybody who was injured in the crash. You must also call the police (and an ambulance for anyone in need of urgent medical assistance) and provide your identifying information to the people involved in the accident. If you flee the scene without fulfilling these obligations, you could face criminal charges. The severity of the sentence will depend on the nature of the crash:

• Fleeing from a crash resulting only in property damage: Up to two months of jail time and a possible $500 fine.
• Fleeing from a crash resulting in serious injury: Up to five years in prison and a possible $5,000 fine.
• Fleeing from a crash resulting in death: Up to 10 years in prison and a possible $10,000 fine.

Contact a Glen Burnie, Maryland Traffic Violation Defense Attorney

At Zide Law Group, LLC, our Glen Burnie traffic defense lawyers can fight to protect your best interests in court, looking for ways to get your sentence reduced or dropped. Call us at 410-760-9433 or contact us online for a free consultation.