by Barton Morris | Nov 14, 2019 | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence
What is simple assault? Simple assault vs aggravated assault. What’s the difference? It’s a common question and one we’ll address in this article. Simple assault, or more commonly known as just “assault,” is defined as when an individual...
by Barton Morris | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog
In America, road rage describes the, “violent anger caused by the stress and frustration involved in driving a motor vehicle in difficult conditions.” The term was coined by anchors at KTLA – Los Angeles during a series of road rage incidents involving freeway...
by Barton Morris | Nov 7, 2019 | Alcohol, Blog, DUI
First Offense Drunk Driving Can I sell or lease a vehicle after a drunk driving arrest? Individuals who have been arrested for a first offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) or Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI) are free to sell, buy or lease a vehicle. If you...
by Barton Morris | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI, Marijuana
In 2019, The State of Michigan began accepting license applications for adult-use marijuana establishments. However, local law enforcement started tackling issues ranging from complaints about marijuana’s smell to preparing for an “increase” in high driving far before...
by Barton Morris | Nov 1, 2019 | Alcohol, Blog, Case Study, DUI
Cross-Examining the Police Officer During our motion hearing to get a DUI dismissed, I had the chance to cross-examine the police officer on his investigation. The officer was supposed to instruct and evaluate Mike based on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests...