by Barton Morris | Jun 3, 2014 | 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 departments as a way of testing if people are...
by Barton Morris | Apr 29, 2014 | 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 article covers one of the ways of winning a third...
by Barton Morris | Mar 9, 2014 | 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 works? This article defines it, explains how it...
by Barton Morris | Feb 26, 2014 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI
Can you get a DUI for sleeping in your car? Sometimes, a person will park the vehicle they were driving because they feel that they drank too much alcohol to drive. They may stop driving to stay safe and because it’s the right thing to do. Instead of driving,...
by Barton Morris | Dec 23, 2013 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, Firearms, Substance Abuse
Possession of a Firearm Under the Influence A permit and license to carrying a concealed weapon is a privilege that many citizens of Michigan have received and valued. Many believe it should be a right to carry a concealed pistol similar to the Constitutional Second...
by Barton Morris | Nov 12, 2013 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI
How do you choose the best DUI attorney for your case? It’s a common question, and we’re here to help answer it for you. A drinking and driving charge is overwhelming. A conviction likely means loss of driving privileges, increased insurance rates, loss of...
