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Felon in Possession of Firearm: What Happens When Felons Hunt in Michigan?

November 19, 2021 | Barton Morris | Blog, Expungement, Firearms, John Trummer

In Michigan, felon in possession of firearm is defined as the, “possession of firearm or distribution of ammunition by person convicted of felony.” Because of this, many people wonder if felons can hunt in Michigan. Below…

Top 10 Most Commonly Asked DUI Expungement Questions

October 20, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, DUI, Expungement, John Trummer, Michael Norman

Since Michigan introduced new expungement laws earlier this year, you may be wondering, “can I get a DUI expunged?” Below, we outline the 10 most common questions we receive about DUI/OWI expungement from clien…

DUI Expungement in Michigan Now Possible, Thanks to New Law

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, …

Automatic Expungement: Reality vs. Expectations

March 16, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, Expungement, In the News, Marijuana, Michael Norman

Recently, there has been a lot of news about the significant and important changes to Michigan’s criminal record expungement law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed several bills into law in October 2020 known as the &#82…

Which Marijuana Offenses Qualify Under Michigan’s New Expungement Law?

October 30, 2020 | Michael Norman | Alcohol, Blog, Drug Crimes, Expungement, In the News, Marijuana, Probation, Substance Abuse, Theft

On October 12, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed seven bills into law known as the “Clean Slate” initiative, which set out new rules for Michigan marijuana expungement. Now in effect, this new law can benefit thousand…

Michigan’s New Expungement Law: Who Now Qualifies for Expungement?

September 29, 2020 | Barton Morris | Arson, Assault and Battery, Barton Morris, Blog, Domestic Violence, Drivers License Restoration, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Firearms, In the News, Marijuana, Probation, Professional License, Substance Abuse, Theft

A little over a year after a new Michigan expungement law was first introduced, Governor Whitmer signed seven house bills into law that completely changed criminal conviction/Michigan expungement laws. It’s known as …

Task Force Report: Criminal Justice Reform In Michigan Jails Needed

March 6, 2020 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Assault and Battery, Barton Morris, Blog, Civil Forfeiture, Domestic Violence, DUI, Expungement, In the News, Juvenile, Probation

The Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration has recently learned that Michigan’s criminal justice system is misusing its jails. This was the conclusion of the task force’s most recent report calling fo…

Is Marijuana Eligible for Expungement in Michigan?

February 19, 2019 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Marijuana

Is marijuana eligible for expungement in Michigan? The answer is yes. Thanks to a new set of expungement laws that took effect in April 2021, called “Clean Slate,” some marijuana offenses are now eligible for e…

What Rights Do People Convicted of Felonies Lose in Michigan?

August 18, 2014 | Barton Morris | Blog, Expungement

Every criminal offense has a maximum penalty which defines whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony. In Michigan, a felony is a crime that’s punishable by two years or more. If you’ve been convicted of an o…

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