How to Obtain an Unrestricted Driver’s License After Sobriety Court in Michigan: What You Need to Know

by Barton Morris | Apr 29, 2025 | Alcohol, Blog, Drivers License Restoration, DUI

Imagine this: you’ve worked hard, completed the difficult sobriety court program, and you’ve been faithfully using your Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) for over a year. You’ve stayed on track, followed every rule, and even attended Alcoholics...

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act: What Michigan Gun Owners Need to Know About Traveling and CPL Laws

by Barton Morris | Apr 23, 2025 | Blog, Firearms, In the News, Search and Seizure

The national conversation around concealed carry rights has been reignited with the recent advancement of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. This legislation, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, aims to create a standardized national framework where...

Action Packed Week for Second Amendment Rights: What Michigan Gun Owners Need to Know

by Barton Morris | Mar 28, 2025 | Blog, Firearms, In the News, Search and Seizure

  At the Law Offices of Barton Morris, we closely monitor Washington for any developments that impact the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. This week saw a flurry of activity in federal firearm policy—momentum that aligns with President Trump’s...

Big Change in Gun Rights Restoration: How DOJ’s New Rule Could Open Doors for Those With Past Convictions

by Joseph Guzman | Mar 24, 2025 | Blog, Firearms, In the News, Search and Seizure

On March 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a major shift for gun rights restoration, that brings renewed hope for individuals with past convictions. The DOJ published an interim final rule titled “Withdrawing the Attorney General’s...

Michigan Red Flag Law Unconstitutional? Lawmakers Push to Repeal After Controversial First Year

by Barton Morris | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog, Firearms, In the News, Search and Seizure

On March 5, 2025, State Representative James DeSana introduced legislation to overturn Michigan’s Red Flag law, reigniting fierce debate over Second Amendment rights and public safety. Aimed at preventing gun violence by temporarily removing firearms from individuals...

Michigan’s Red Flag Law: Gun Seizures Without Due Process — A Threat to Your Second Amendment Rights

by Barton Morris | Feb 19, 2025 | Blog, Firearms, In the News, Search and Seizure

Michigan’s Red Flag Law, officially known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Act, has been a source of intense controversy since its enactment in early 2024, especially among gun collectors, NRA members, and Second Amendment advocates. The law allows anyone...