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New Maryland Law Targets Reckless and Aggressive Driving

Before October 2025, going 30+ mph over the speed limit meant a big fine and higher insurance costs. A new Maryland law targets reckless and aggressive driving, allowing prosecutors to push for jail time...

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Key Changes in the Maryland Reckless Driving Law

Starting October 1, 2025, there will be key changes in the Maryland reckless driving laws. You will have a much higher risk of jail time for significantly exceeding the speed limit, even if nobody...

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30+ mph over the limit is now reckless driving in Maryland

Maryland has passed a new law that classifies driving 30+ mph over the speed limit as reckless driving. If convicted, you may face substantial fines, points on your license, higher insurance rates, and possibly...

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Can I Go To Jail for Reckless Driving in Maryland?

Reckless driving in Maryland is serious enough that a conviction might result in jail time, and matters could get worse when there are other allegations involved. There are tougher penalties as of October 2025,...

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Maryland Justice Reinvestment Act Recap

It has been one year since the Maryland Justice Reinvestment Act (JRA) was implemented. The Act’s initiation intended to help address hurdles in sentencing and correction policies and practices. Even with traditionally low crime...

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Seth Okin on Prostitution Charges and Public Record

The following blog is excerpted from a transcription of an interview with attorney Seth Okin in which he discusses prostitution charges in Maryland.

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Seth Okin on What to Do in a Public Intoxication Case

The following blog is excerpted from a transcription of an interview with attorney Seth Okin in which he discusses public intoxication charges in Maryland.

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Seth Okin on Prostitution and Solicitation Investigations

The following blog is excerpted from a transcription of an interview with attorney Seth Okin in which he discusses prostitution charges in Maryland. How are prostitution and solicitation cases typically investigated? Seth Okin: Usually they are looking...

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Annapolis Police Officer Saves Mother of Two from Heroin Overdose

As a criminal defense attorney who handles drug charges regularly, I have experienced firsthand the uptick in heroin cases in Maryland and I know well the dangers that many addicts face. So when I...

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