Traffic Defense Lawyer — Howard County, Maryland

Traffic Defense Attorney in Howard County, Maryland

Traffic citations and criminal traffic charges in Howard County are heard at the Howard County District and Circuit Courts in Ellicott City. Whether you received a speeding ticket, a reckless driving charge, or a notice of license suspension, Adam Sean Cohen can help. He has represented drivers in Howard County courts for over 30 years and understands how to challenge traffic charges effectively.

Maryland's Point System and What Is at Stake

Every traffic conviction in Maryland adds points to your MVA record. At 8 points your license is suspended; at 12 points it is revoked. A single reckless driving conviction adds 6 points; driving on a suspended license adds 12. Even a speeding conviction can add 1–5 points depending on how far over the limit you were traveling. Adam Cohen works to avoid convictions — or minimize points — to protect your driving privileges and your insurance rates.

Common Traffic Charges in Howard County

• Speeding — including LIDAR and RADAR challenges
• Reckless driving (misdemeanor criminal charge)
• Aggressive driving
• Negligent driving
• Driving on a suspended or revoked license
• Red light and stop sign violations
• Improper lane changes
• Cell phone violations
• CDL violations

Reckless and Aggressive Driving in Howard County

Reckless driving (Transportation Article §21-901.1) is a misdemeanor in Maryland — not a civil infraction — carrying up to 60 days incarceration, a $500 fine, and 6 points. Aggressive driving (§21-901.2) is similarly a misdemeanor with 5 points. These charges are prosecuted in Howard County District and Circuit Courts in Ellicott City and require the same attention as any criminal case. Adam Cohen has extensive experience defending these charges in Howard County.

Challenging Speed Evidence

LIDAR and RADAR speed readings are not automatically accurate or admissible. Maryland case law — including Fitzwater v. State and Goldstein v. State — establishes requirements for the admissibility of speed measurement evidence. Adam Cohen examines officer training records, device calibration logs, and the specific conditions of the stop to identify challengeable defects in speed evidence.

Why Hire an Attorney for a Traffic Case in Howard County

The cumulative cost of points — higher insurance premiums, potential suspension, mandatory programs — typically far exceeds the cost of retaining an attorney. In many traffic cases Adam Cohen can negotiate reduced charges with fewer points, or identify evidentiary defects that result in dismissal. Contact The Cohen Law Firm before you pay any ticket or appear in court.