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Michigan Police Lab Has Used Wrong THC Test For 20 Years

August 31, 2022 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, Drug Crimes, DUI, In the News, Marijuana, Uncategorized

The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Department is responsible for testing to determine whether alcohol or marijuana is present in the blood of an individual suspected of driving under the influence. On Thursday, Aug…

How Is A DUI in a School Zone Charged in Michigan

June 27, 2022 | Barton Morris | Blog, DUI

Call Us Today! Taking care when driving in a school zone is of the utmost importance to protect the lives of young students. However, drivers can be charged with not only driving above the speed limit in a school zone, but…

Boating Under the Influence In Michigan

June 27, 2022 | Barton Morris | Blog, DUI

Call Us Today! An evening out on the Michigan Great Lakes can quickly become a dangerous and uncertain situation when alcohol becomes a factor. If you’re facing boating under the influence (BUI) charges, it’s important to …

What Happens If You Refuse to Submit to a Breath Test?

October 29, 2021 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Blog, DUI, John Trummer

If you refuse to submit to a breath test after being arrested for a DUI, you’re violating Michigan’s “Implied Consent Law.” This is a civil infraction punishable by two (2) years of a suspended license and six (6) points o…

What Are The Penalties for Boating Under The Influence in Michigan?

August 31, 2021 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Blog, DUI

Like a typical Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge, the penalties for boating under the influence in Michigan are steep. Michigan has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the nation, and boating under the influe…

How To Get A DUI Expunged In Michigan

August 25, 2021 | Barton Morris | Blog, DUI, Expungement

Thanks to new bipartisan legislation, DUI expungement in Michigan is now possible. This article covers how to get a DUI expunged in Michigan. On August 23, 2021, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4219 and 4220, …

Issues with Michigan’s Roadside Drug Testing Program

December 11, 2020 | Michael Norman | Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI, Michael Norman, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

First introduced in late 2017, Michigan’s roadside drug testing program uses saliva to detect the presence of amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis (delta 9 THC), cocaine, methamphetamines and opiates. Facing drug …

Michigan DUI Defense Lawyer: 5 Things to Look for

September 25, 2020 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI

Michigan’s drunk driving laws are among the country’s toughest and carry steep penalties. That’s why you need the best Michigan DUI defense lawyer. In Michigan, a DUI – or in other terms, an OWI – is a misdemeanor or…

DUI Probation: What Can I Expect?

July 17, 2020 | Sarah Tarockoff | Alcohol, Blog, DUI, Probation

Probation is a common outcome for DUI sentencing in Michigan. However, what’s included in probation? Can you travel while on probation for a DUI? How much does it cost? All of these questions (and more) are an…

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