Q: What is the purpose of a waiver hearing?
A: I along with many Judges and Lawyers have debated this type of proceeding and there seems to be no point in requesting a hearing. You still have to appear in Court, why not go to Court and ask that the officer be present when you are there through a request for a trial. If you request a trial then the officer would have to be present. If the officer is not present then the State would have no evidence and you could be found not guilty. So, request a "trial" within 30 days after you receive the ticket and appear in Court.
Q: Can I lawyer appear on my behalf and I don't have to go to Court?
A: For a traffic ticket, payable only, a lawyer can appear on your behalf and you would not have to go to Court. Thus, if you can't miss work or will be out of town on the trial date, you can hire a lawyer and the lawyer can go to Court for you, waiving your presence. If you would like an attorney to appear on your behalf, contact the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, at 410-288-2900.
Baltimore Based Waiver Traffic Citation Attorney