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5 Unexpected Consequences of a Domestic Violence Charge

September 29, 2021 | Barton Morris | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, John Trummer, Probation, Professional License

As with any criminal conviction, the collateral consequences for domestic violence charges are severe and require an experienced and proven domestic violence attorney. However, a domestic violence conviction carries additi…

Is Medical Marijuana Use While on Probation Legal?

February 17, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, Drug Crimes, In the News, Michael Norman, Probation

In early 2021, the Michigan Court of Appeals in People v. Thue, COA 353978 (2021), definitively ruled that the legal use of medical marijuana cannot be banned as part of probation and cannot be used to violate probation or…

Everything You Need To Know About Criminal Justice Reform

January 18, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, In the News, Juvenile, Michael Norman, Probation, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

Criminal justice reform is a set of ideas to make the application of the law more equitable. The idea of criminal justice reform has mostly bipartisan support, and is a series of changes to existing laws to make the crimin…

Charged with a Drug Crime? You Can Avoid Jail or Prison Time

December 4, 2020 | Michael Norman | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Probation, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

Drug crimes are a complex group of crimes, ranging from simple possession to trafficking. Each level of crime is complex and comes with potential for serious punishment, such as up to life in prison and substantial monetar…

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 …

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…

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…

How to Get a DUI Dismissed in Michigan

June 25, 2019 | Barton Morris | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI, Probation

A DUI charge is expensive, time consuming and energy draining. Most people are concerned about the possible penalties that they may receive during sentencing. I’m frequently asked about how to get a DUI dismissed alt…

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