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There are numerous highways and streets in Maryland that are patrolled by federal police officers, and a large portion of these roads are not actually on federal property. People that live and work on federal installations such as military bases are generally aware that if they receive a ticket on base it will be dealt with in federal court. But, in Maryland, you don’t have to set foot on federal property for your citation to fall under federal law. While this is confusing, you still retain the same rights to challenge the ticket, though a lawyer must be licensed to practice in federal court in order to fight it. Benjamin Herbst is an experienced Fort Meade ticket lawyer who handles all types of federal citations from speeding and driving on a suspended license to possession of a firearm. He has extensive experienced in the Baltimore federal courthouse and is standing by to assist with your case.
Fort Meade is a massive military base that employs thousands of civilians and military personnel, and the majority of these workers drive to and from the job. Additionally, there are numerous busy highways such as Route 32, Route 100 and Route 175 that are in the direct area and jurisdiction of police stationed at Fort Meade. Those traveling on highways such as 32 and 175 can be pulled over by Anne Arundel County police or Military Police. The case would only be handled in federal court if military police officers initiated the stop. The main police force works under the authority of the U.S. Army and is called the Directorate of Emergency Services or DES. DES officers have authority to issue traffic tickets under the Maryland Transportation Code, and they do so frequently. Enforcing the traffic laws on and around military bases has become a priority for the U.S. Government, and the dockets at the federal courthouses are growing as a result.
A driver who receives a federal traffic citation by a Fort Meade police officers will likely be charged under Maryland state law, as there is no federal traffic code for military bases. The Code of Federal Regulations has a traffic laws, but these only apply on highways considered park of the national parks such as the BW Parkway (295). Drivers who receive citations for criminal offenses such as possession of a firearm at a federal facility will be charged under federal law. Regardless of whether a driver is charged under state or federal law, anyone receiving a citation on or around Fort Meade will have a court date in the Baltimore City federal courthouse on Lombard Street. The first court date is for an initial appearance, where there will be plea negotiations. If the case cannot be resolved, it will be set for trial. In collateral matters such as speeding tickets a judge may not be present at the initial appearance, and it is typically a good time to negotiate a resolution that could end up in dismissal of the case. Those charged with crimes punishable by jail time will have to show up for an initial appearance and then a trial date a couple months thereafter.
Do not walk into a courthouse without the assistance of a licensed and experienced Maryland federal lawyer. Benjamin Herbst is a Fort Meade citation attorney who has negotiated for the dismissal of dozens of traffic and criminal citations issued by federal law enforcement. There are typically two Fort Meade dockets per month held at the Baltimore City federal courthouse on Lombard Street. One if for collateral matters, which are payable fines such as speeding tickets and failing to obey traffic signals such as stop signs and red lights. The other docket is for mandatory court appearances for offenses such as DUI, leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), driving uninsured vehicle and driving without a license. Criminal misdemeanors such as possession of a firearm in a federal facility are also mandatory appearance cases that will typically be set for an initial appearance and then a trial. Benjamin will fight to assure your driving record remains clean with no points and if the charges are criminal he does whatever it takes to secure a dismissal or no jail time. He is available 7 days a week to discuss your case and can offer a free consultation as well as flexible payment plans. Call Benjamin today to learn how you can have your federal citation dismissed with nothing on your record.
Fort Meade is a massive military base that employs thousands of civilians and military personnel, and the majority of these workers drive to and from the job. Additionally, there are numerous busy highways such as Route 32, Route 100 and Route 175 that are in the direct area and jurisdiction of police stationed at Fort Meade. Those traveling on highways such as 32 and 175 can be pulled over by Anne Arundel County police or Military Police. The case would only be handled in federal court if military police officers initiated the stop. The main police force works under the authority of the U.S. Army and is called the Directorate of Emergency Services or DES. DES officers have authority to issue traffic tickets under the Maryland Transportation Code, and they do so frequently. Enforcing the traffic laws on and around military bases has become a priority for the U.S. Government, and the dockets at the federal courthouses are growing as a result.
A driver who receives a federal traffic citation by a Fort Meade police officers will likely be charged under Maryland state law, as there is no federal traffic code for military bases. The Code of Federal Regulations has a traffic laws, but these only apply on highways considered park of the national parks such as the BW Parkway (295). Drivers who receive citations for criminal offenses such as possession of a firearm at a federal facility will be charged under federal law. Regardless of whether a driver is charged under state or federal law, anyone receiving a citation on or around Fort Meade will have a court date in the Baltimore City federal courthouse on Lombard Street. The first court date is for an initial appearance, where there will be plea negotiations. If the case cannot be resolved, it will be set for trial. In collateral matters such as speeding tickets a judge may not be present at the initial appearance, and it is typically a good time to negotiate a resolution that could end up in dismissal of the case. Those charged with crimes punishable by jail time will have to show up for an initial appearance and then a trial date a couple months thereafter.
Do not walk into a courthouse without the assistance of a licensed and experienced Maryland federal lawyer. Benjamin Herbst is a Fort Meade citation attorney who has negotiated for the dismissal of dozens of traffic and criminal citations issued by federal law enforcement. There are typically two Fort Meade dockets per month held at the Baltimore City federal courthouse on Lombard Street. One if for collateral matters, which are payable fines such as speeding tickets and failing to obey traffic signals such as stop signs and red lights. The other docket is for mandatory court appearances for offenses such as DUI, leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), driving uninsured vehicle and driving without a license. Criminal misdemeanors such as possession of a firearm in a federal facility are also mandatory appearance cases that will typically be set for an initial appearance and then a trial. Benjamin will fight to assure your driving record remains clean with no points and if the charges are criminal he does whatever it takes to secure a dismissal or no jail time. He is available 7 days a week to discuss your case and can offer a free consultation as well as flexible payment plans. Call Benjamin today to learn how you can have your federal citation dismissed with nothing on your record.
