Legal Question in Traffic Law in Maryland

i was pulled over and giving tickets for seat belt.and then 3 others for driving without a license,driving on suspend and driving without authorization of the vehicle. which the police let me go.and i dont have a license at all and its my 2 time getting pulled over the first time they threw it out but that was just driving without a license.so do u think i could be looking at any jail time for my offences


Asked on 8/02/09, 2:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

The seat belt charge does not carry jail as a possible penalty, but the other three charges do. Driving without a license carries up to 60 days or 1 year depending on whether it is a first offense. Driving on a suspended privilege carries up to 60 days or 1 year depending on the reason for the suspension. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle carries up to 3 years or 5 years depending on the statute under which it is charged.

You could be looking at jail, because if you are found guilty, it is up to a judge to decide your sentence. It could be less.

A lawyer can evaluate your case and help you decide whether to go to trial. Even if you decide not to go to trial a lawyer can help you by trying to persuade the court to impose a lesser sentence.

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Answered on 8/07/09, 2:57 pm


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