Rice v. State
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
766 A.2d 663 (2001)
- Written by Craig Conway, LLM
Facts
The State of Maryland (plaintiff) previously suspended William Rice’s (defendant) driver’s license for refusing to take a breathalyzer test. After the suspension was lifted, Rice was found guilty of a DUI. The state then mailed a certified letter to Rice’s informing him that his driver’s license would again be suspended if he did not request a hearing. Rice did not respond to the certified letter. A year later, a police officer observed Rice drive his car and commit multiple moving violations. The State of Maryland (plaintiff) charged Rice with driving with a suspended license. Rice testified that he did not know his driver’s license was suspended and that his wife did not tell him about a certified letter. Rice was convicted on all charges and he appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Eyler, J.)
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