by Barton Morris | May 29, 2020 | Blog
What is a FOIA request? The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows citizens to obtain public records from public bodies, which includes the government. Our firm often submits FOIA requests in Michigan to police departments to gain access to police reports and video...
by Barton Morris | May 22, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, In the News, Marijuana, Search and Seizure
What amount of drugs is considered trafficking in Michigan? The controlled substance industry depends on the transportation of drugs from their manufacturer to the buyer. Drug trafficking involves complex “smuggling” routes, methods, and middlemen. Reviewing Drug...
by Barton Morris | May 15, 2020 | Blog, COVID 19, In the News, Juvenile
Life has changed drastically for everyone since Michigan confirmed the first two cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state on Mar. 10th. Businesses have shut down, with many people resorting to working from home (our attorneys and staff included) and many others...
by Barton Morris | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse
Cocaine can be found in a powder form, which can be snorted, injected or dissolved, or in a “freebase” form, in which it’s smoked. Crack cocaine is a rock crystal form of the drug. Known primarily as a “party drug,” there are more than one million estimated...
by Barton Morris | Apr 24, 2020 | Blog, Domestic Violence, Firearms
Domestic violence is a serious crime. Known as domestic assault in Michigan, it’s a crime that’s incredibly common. Under Michigan law, assuming the person charged has no prior domestic assault convictions on his or her record, domestic assault is typically...
by Barton Morris | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog, Juvenile
How familiar are you with the Michigan criminal justice system? Do you need to speak with a juvenile criminal defense attorney? This article addresses some of the frequently asked questions surrounding the Michigan juvenile justice system and what to do if you or a...
