by Barton Morris | Dec 31, 2015 | Barton Morris, Blog, DUI
Implied Consent Refusal Defenses in Michigan In Michigan, there are a few implied consent refusal defenses your lawyer can use. The penalty for refusing a breath alcohol test is harsh: a one-year license suspension with no guarantee for a restricted license upon...
by Barton Morris | Sep 23, 2014 | 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 times and is the subject of many legislative...
by Barton Morris | Jul 25, 2014 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI, Professional License
A drunk driving DUI conviction will have a significant impact on everyone’s life, but some may be more than others. The medical profession including nurses are no exception. This article covers a DUI and your nursing license. Facing a DUI charge? Unhappy with...
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 | May 12, 2014 | Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, Substance Abuse
Cocaine is a central nervous stimulant drug made from the coco leaf primarily made in Columbia, Peru and Bolivia. The cocaine extraction process is complex and involves heating, then cooling the leaves. Alcohol is then added and distilled off to create the most pure...
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...