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Arrested for Publishing and Uttering in Michigan?

November 12, 2021 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, Blog, Fraud, Michael Norman, Professional License, Theft

If you’re arrested for uttering and publishing in Michigan, you’re probably aware of how serious of a charge it is. Below, we detail the state’s definition of the charge, the penalties you face, and the potential defenses…

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 …

Ways to Avoid a Retail Fraud Conviction in Michigan: Retail Fraud Defense

October 20, 2015 | Barton Morris | Blog, Theft

A conviction for retail fraud, i.e. theft, is just like any other criminal conviction: you’ll have a criminal record that may follow you for the rest of your life. If you’re facing charges, immediately speak wi…

Michigan Loss Prevention Officers: What They Can and Can’t Do

August 18, 2015 | Barton Morris | Blog, Theft

Can Michigan Loss Prevention Officers Interrogate or Hold a Suspect Against Their Will? When a person is suspected of retail fraud there will likely be an encounter with the store’s security personnel. These individuals ar…

Shoplifting Defense: Why You Need A Shoplifting Attorney

July 2, 2015 | Barton Morris | Blog, Theft

Many of our clients are employed, productive members of society, with no criminal record and strong support systems. When a new client visits our office and describes the circumstances of their retail fraud, or shoplifting…

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