Should I take the breath test in Maryland?

If you are pulled over by a police officer or stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, you will at some point likely be asked to submit to a breath test. I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked this question. My general advice is to take the test. The penalty for refusing the…

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What is a Not Guilty Plea With an Agreed Statement of Facts?

A Not Guilty Plea With an Agreed Statement of Facts is when a Defendant to a criminal or traffic case enters a plea of Not Guilty and the State, through the Assistant State’s Attorney, reads an agreed-to statement of facts as if the Defendant pled guilty to the charge(s). The Agreed Statement of Facts is usually…

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In Maryland can an officer run your tags randomly?

The police office can absolutely run your plates. Many police cars (including most Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department cruisers) have plate scanning technology. The officer must make a visual check to make sure that the operator of the vehicle matches the picture of the driver that appears on the officer’s screen. Just because the stop may be “good”…

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Are online DWI classes accepted in Maryland courts?

Online classes are typically NOT accepted by the Maryland Courts. There are, however, several providers that will conduct classes by telephone and/or through Skype. There are also providers that have alcohol programs that can be completed in one weekend (provided your assessment is appropriate).

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