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Top 5 Ways to Fight a Marijuana DUI in Michigan

March 16, 2017 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, DUI, Marijuana

With an increase of marijuana use in Michigan, there’s also been an increase of marijuana DUI arrests. If you’re facing charges, immediately speak with a marijuana DUI lawyer. Michigan law currently penalizes d…

How Accurate Are Blood Alcohol Tests?

December 27, 2016 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, DUI

How accurate are blood tests for alcohol? There are two primary methods used to measure a suspected drunk driver’s bodily alcohol content for criminal prosecutions: breath and blood tests. Breath tests are more frequent be…

The Top 3 Implied Consent Refusal Defenses

December 31, 2015 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, Blog, DUI

Implied Consent Refusal Defenses in Michigan In Michigan, there are a few implied consent refusal defenses your lawyer can use. The penalty for refusing a breath alcohol test is harsh: a one-year license suspension with n…

Challenging DUI Paramedic Blood Draws in Drunk Driving Cases

May 29, 2015 | Barton Morris | DUI

There are two main chemical tests to determine the amount of alcohol in a driver for evidence in drunk driving cases. They’re a breath alcohol test and a blood alcohol analysis. The arresting police officer usually m…

Does a DUI Affect Nursing School or My Nursing License?

July 25, 2014 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI, Professional License

A drunk driving DUI conviction will have a significant impact on everyone’s life, but some may be more than others. The medical profession including nurses are no exception. This article covers a DUI and your nursing…

EtG Test Accuracy, Detection Window, and Dealing with False Positives

June 3, 2014 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI

How accurate is the EtG test? The EtG test, properly known as Ethyl Glucuronide, is a metabolite produced from drinking alcohol and is used to detect alcohol levels in urine. It’s being used by courts and probation d…

Top 4 Things To Avoid Getting Caught Up In a DUI Arrest Nightmare

May 30, 2014 | Barton Morris | DUI

How to Avoid a DUI Arrest Nightmare. A police officer can’t pull cars over randomly and just because he feels like it. There needs to be a reasonable reason to justify stopping your car so it’s important to not give them o…

Winning A Third Offense DUI Case with Orajel Defense

April 29, 2014 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, Case Study, DUI

In a highly contested felony DUI prosecution, my client and I finally prevailed after a jury of 12 citizens found the defendant “Not Guilty of Third Offense – Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).” This arti…

How the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device Works

March 9, 2014 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI, Probation, Substance Abuse

The State of Michigan is very serious about keeping people who drink and drive off the roads. This is where technology comes into play. For example, have you ever wondered how the breath alcohol ignition interlock device w…

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