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Years of Courtroom Work Behind Your Traffic Defense in Towson, MD

My name is Justin Hollimon, and as an experienced traffic violations attorney and former Assistant Public Defender with hundreds of criminal and traffic trials, I see the defenses that other people miss. I handle every case personally and treat a citation as a license problem worth fighting, not a fee to settle.

  • Former Public Defender: My years inside the courtroom show me how prosecutors and hearing examiners weigh evidence in a traffic ticket case.
  • One Point of Contact: You deal directly with me on your citation, your DMV hearing date, and your defense options, never a junior associate.
Years of Courtroom Work Behind Your Traffic Defense in Towson, MD
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What You Get When You Hire The Hollimon Firm to Fight Your Ticket?

I look at a traffic case the way a prosecutor does, then I find where their evidence falls apart. Radar readings, officer observations, and signage all depend on conditions that often do not hold up. I use those gaps to push for a dismissal or a reduction that keeps your record clean.

  • Equipment and Evidence Review: I check whether the radar or speed camera was calibrated correctly and whether the officer followed proper procedure during your stop.
  • DMV Hearing Representation: I appear for you before the hearing examiner at the Towson DMV and argue your case directly so you do not face the process alone.
  • Direct Principal Representation: You work with me from your first call through the resolution of your ticket, never a file passed to someone else.
  • Point and License Protection: I focus on the consequence that matters most to you, keeping points off your license and protecting your ability to drive.
 Traffic Violations Towson - MD

Traffic Violations I Defend in Towson, MD

The Towson DMV assigns points to every moving violation, and those points trigger real consequences. Eight points in two years brings a mandatory suspension, and ten points leads to revocation. Each violation carries its own fine, point value, and defense path, similar to how gun crimes require careful review of each charge. I review the citation, the officer's basis for the stop, and the evidence behind it to find the strongest argument for your case.

Speeding Tickets

Speeding fines in Towson climb with your speed over the limit, from $75 and two points for 1 to 10 miles over, up to $200 and five points for 21 or more miles over. A speeding ticket lawyer who challenges the radar calibration and the officer's observation can often get the charge reduced or dismissed. I review whether the speed measurement device was tested and maintained correctly. Paying the fine admits guilt and adds the points automatically, so fighting it protects your record.

CDL and Commercial Driver Tickets

A commercial driver faces far steeper stakes than other motorists because a conviction threatens the license that earns their living. Points accumulate faster for CDL holders, and certain violations bring automatic disqualification. As a CDL ticket lawyer, I fight to protect your commercial license and the job that depends on it. I know which offenses carry disqualification and how to argue for an outcome that keeps you on the road. A truck driver ticket deserves a defense built around the career it puts at risk.

Reckless and Criminal Traffic Charges

Reckless driving under D.C. Code § 50-2201.04 is a criminal misdemeanor, not a simple ticket. A first conviction carries up to 90 days in jail, heavy fines, and six points against your license. As a criminal traffic lawyer, I treat these charges with the seriousness a misdemeanor demands. I challenge whether your driving actually met the legal standard for willful disregard. A reckless driving conviction can also cost a security clearance or a CDL.

Reckless and Criminal Traffic Charges

Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License

Driving after a suspension or revocation in Towson adds a new charge on top of whatever caused the original loss of your license. This offense can carry jail time and extend the period you spend without driving privileges. I examine whether you received proper notice of the suspension and whether the underlying basis was valid. A traffic violation attorney who attacks the notice requirement can sometimes defeat the entire charge. Stopping the cycle of stacked charges starts with the right defense.

Accident-Related Citations

An officer who arrives after a collision often writes a citation based on assumptions rather than direct observation. As an accident ticket lawyer, I separate what the officer actually saw from what the officer assumed about fault. Witness accounts, road conditions, and the physical evidence frequently contradict the citation. A ticket tied to an accident also carries insurance and liability consequences beyond the fine. I build a defense that addresses both the citation and the fault question together.

Parking Tickets and Standing Violations

A parking ticket seems minor until unpaid citations pile up and trigger booting, towing, or a registration hold. A parking ticket lawyer can contest the citation when the signage was unclear or the meter malfunctioned. I review the ticket details and the posted restrictions to find grounds for dismissal. Letting these citations accumulate costs far more than fighting them early. Resolving them quickly keeps the penalties from multiplying.

Parking Tickets and Standing Violations

Failure to Obey Signs and Signals

Running a stop sign, ignoring a posted signal, or failing to yield are common citations that still add points to your record. These tickets rest entirely on the officer's vantage point and timing. I question whether the officer had a clear line of sight and whether the signage was visible and properly placed. A traffic citation lawyer who probes these details can expose the weakness in a charge that looks routine. Each point avoided protects your license and your insurance rate.

Let’s Find a Solution to Your Legal Problems!

Do not wait to reach out to my office. The sooner you contact me, the sooner I can begin reviewing your case and explaining your legal options. Time is critical in many legal matters, especially criminal defense, so call my office at (410) 319-2038 to schedule a confidential consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth hiring a traffic violations lawyer for a ticket in Towson?

Paying a ticket adds points to your record and raises your insurance for years, often costing far more than the original fine. A traffic lawyer can get the charge reduced to a non-moving violation or dismissed entirely, which keeps your record clean and your rates flat. Justin Hollimon reviews the citation first and tells you honestly whether fighting it makes sense for your situation, so you spend money only where it actually helps.

How many points before my license gets suspended in Towson?

The Towson DMV suspends your license at 8 points within a two-year period and revokes it at 10 points. Different violations carry different point values, so a single serious ticket can push you close to that threshold fast. Justin Hollimon works to keep points off your record entirely, and where a conviction is unavoidable, he fights to reduce the point count attached to the charge.

Do I have to appear at the DMV hearing myself?

In many traffic cases Justin Hollimon appears at the Towson DMV hearing on your behalf so you do not miss work or sit through a long docket. Some matters require your presence, and he tells you in advance which category your case falls into. You always know what to expect before the hearing date arrives, never caught off guard by the process.

What happens to my CDL if I get a traffic ticket?

A commercial driver faces consequences that go beyond points because certain convictions trigger automatic CDL disqualification regardless of your overall record. Even a violation in your personal vehicle can affect your commercial license. Justin Hollimon defends CDL holders with the job at the center of the strategy, fighting to keep a single ticket from ending your ability to drive for a living.

Can a traffic ticket in Towson actually become a criminal charge?

Yes. Reckless driving under D.C. Code § 50-2201.04 is a criminal misdemeanor that carries up to 90 days in jail, not just a fine. Excessive speeding and aggressive driving can cross from infraction into crime depending on the circumstances. Justin Hollimon handles both the traffic and criminal sides of these charges and fights to bring a criminal count back down to an infraction wherever the facts allow.

How much does it cost to hire you for a traffic ticket?

Cost depends on the violation and whether the charge is an infraction or a criminal matter, since a reckless driving defense takes more work than a simple speeding ticket. Contact The Hollimon Firm at (410) 319-2038 for a clear quote on your specific case before you decide anything. Justin Hollimon gives you the fee and the likely outcome up front so you can weigh the cost against what a conviction would cost you over the next several years.

 

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