by Barton Morris | May 30, 2019 | Drug Crimes, DUI, In the News, Juvenile
Is a 17 year old a minor in Michigan when it comes to the criminal justice system? In 2019, the Michigan Senate overwhelmingly approved a package of bills aimed to classify 17-year-olds as minors in the state’s criminal justice system. This bi-partisan move arrives...
by Barton Morris | May 27, 2019 | Barton Morris, Drug Crimes, In the News
Can a driver consent to a police search of a passenger? No. But there are some nuances be be aware of. Since 2007, Michigan law held that when a police officer received consent from the driver to search the passenger compartment of a vehicle, that search...
by Barton Morris | May 22, 2019 | Drug Crimes, DUI, In the News, Substance Abuse
Everyone is familiar with drunk driving. The old slogan, “drive sober or get pulled over,” is burned into our brains to remind us about the consequences of drinking and driving. Assumably, most people know that the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle is .08....
by Barton Morris | May 20, 2019 | Alcohol, Drivers License Restoration, DUI
Drunk driving is illegal. This we all know. In Michigan though, the terminology is known as “Operating While Intoxicated” (OWI) rather than Driving Under the Influence (DUI). However, “operating” isn’t synonymous with “driving.” So what is an OWI? Sometimes,...
by Barton Morris | May 15, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Can possessing CBD oil products get you arrested? The answer depends on whether you’re referring to CBD from hemp or marijuana. While most of America recognizes the powerful benefits of marijuana and CBD products, many states remain yet to see the light....
