by Barton Morris | Mar 11, 2019 | Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana
Can a caregiver grow up to 72 plants plus have an additional 12 for recreational pursuant to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA)? No. If a caregiver adds any additional plants to a facility, the caregiver would no longer be permitted to use...
by Barton Morris | Jul 4, 2018 | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana
What do you do if you’ve been arrested with an expired Michigan medical marijuana card? You may still be covered under the medical marijuana shield if you have remained in substantial compliance with the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act’s three-prong Section 8...
by Barton Morris | Feb 6, 2018 | Barton Morris, Blog, Case Study, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Search and Seizure
The Facts My client was a medical marijuana patient and caregiver for five (5) additional patients. The West Michigan Enforcement Team (WEMET) executed a search warrant on my client’s home after he had just harvested his entire crop. This is the story of how I...
by Barton Morris | Oct 3, 2017 | Blog, Civil Forfeiture
No Criminal Charge Necessary Did you know that the state and the federal government can take your possessions without charging you with a crime? Through a controversial legal process called civil forfeiture or civil asset forfeiture, law enforcement can seize assets...
by Barton Morris | May 9, 2016 | Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Probation
If you’re here, you’re wondering, “how long does THC stay in your urine?” It’s an easy answer, with a complicated explanation that requires a marijuana attorney’s guidance. Below, outline all the reasons for THC remaining in your...
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...