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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…

Thousands of DUI Convictions Affected by Breathalyzer Scandal

January 17, 2020 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI, In the News

A scandal rocked the foundation of the breath alcohol testing program for DUIs in Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) performed a criminal investigation of those whom were relied upon (and paid $1.26m per year) to en…

Help Build a Classroom for Starfish Family Services

December 3, 2019 | Barton Morris | Blog, In the News, Juvenile

The christmas season, a time of charitable giving and reflection, is fully upon us now. That is why our team, along with Moms 4 Starfish, are asking for some help from our readers for an especially deserving organization b…

How to Keep the Airport Police from Stealing from You

July 1, 2019 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, In the News

Law enforcement civil asset forfeiture abuse is out of control and it’s most evident at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. This article covers how to keep the airport police from stealing from you. The Airport Police …

17-year-olds Considered as Minors in Michigan Criminal Justice

May 30, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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 ju…

Can a Passenger Be Searched if the Driver Gave Consent?

May 27, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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 passenge…

Police and Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in Michigan

May 22, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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 l…

Criminal and Civil Penalties Under Michigan Marijuana Law

December 18, 2018 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, Drug Crimes, In the News, Marijuana

With Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA), there’s a quite revolutionary set of laws which govern marijuana activities. It’s no doubt why I’m frequently asked, “what are the pen…

Michigan Open Carry Laws

September 23, 2014 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, Blog, Firearms, In the News

The Second Amendment of the Constitution secures a citizen’s right to keep and bear arms. There are many who take this protection very seriously. The Second Amendment has been interpreted by the Supreme Court many ti…

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