by Barton Morris | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog
In America, road rage describes the, “violent anger caused by the stress and frustration involved in driving a motor vehicle in difficult conditions.” The term was coined by anchors at KTLA – Los Angeles during a series of road rage incidents involving freeway...
by Barton Morris | Nov 7, 2019 | Alcohol, Blog, DUI
First Offense Drunk Driving Can I sell or lease a vehicle after a drunk driving arrest? Individuals who have been arrested for a first offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) or Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI) are free to sell, buy or lease a vehicle. If you...
by Barton Morris | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI, Marijuana
In 2019, The State of Michigan began accepting license applications for adult-use marijuana establishments. However, local law enforcement started tackling issues ranging from complaints about marijuana’s smell to preparing for an “increase” in high driving far before...
by Barton Morris | Nov 1, 2019 | Alcohol, Blog, Case Study, DUI
Cross-Examining the Police Officer During our motion hearing to get a DUI dismissed, I had the chance to cross-examine the police officer on his investigation. The officer was supposed to instruct and evaluate Mike based on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests...
by Barton Morris | Oct 29, 2019 | Blog, DUI, Search and Seizure
Everyone knows that drunk driving is illegal. If you’re caught with an unlawful bodily alcohol content or exhibit signs of intoxication while driving, the police can arrest you for operating while intoxicated (OWI), otherwise known as driving under the influence...
by Barton Morris | Oct 24, 2019 | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, Professional License, Sex Offenses
Is there a statute of limitations on domestic violence in Michigan? The answer is yes, but it depends on the exact charges and circumstances of every individual incident. But let’s start with the basics. Domestic violence as described by the state of Michigan:...
