In Maryland, speeding carries up to a $500 fine.  Additionally, the person is subject to being assess 1 point if the speed is between one and nine miles over the speed limit, 2 points if the speed is between  10 and 29 miles over the limit, or 5 points, if the speed is more than 65 mph or more than 30 miles over the speed limit.  Speeding is a “strict liability” case.  This means that it is not a defense that the driver was unaware that he or she was speeding.  The officer usually relies on either laser, radar, vascar or a pace to determine a vehicle’s speed.  It is not unusual for the officer to fail to bring proper documents in court to substantiate the case, or for counsel to uncover defects in the documents that result in their exclusion from evidence, and a favorable verdict for the client.  In many cases, even if the court finds the client guilty the court will award probation before judgment, resulting in no points, or reduce the speed to lower the point assessment.