by Barton Morris | Mar 9, 2014 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI, Probation, Substance Abuse
The State of Michigan is very serious about keeping people who drink and drive off the roads. This is where technology comes into play. For example, have you ever wondered how the breath alcohol ignition interlock device works? This article defines it, explains how it...
by Barton Morris | Feb 26, 2014 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI
Can you get a DUI for sleeping in your car? Sometimes, a person will park the vehicle they were driving because they feel that they drank too much alcohol to drive. They may stop driving to stay safe and because it’s the right thing to do. Instead of driving,...
by Barton Morris | Feb 11, 2014 | Blog, Drivers License Restoration
Driver’s license restoration for multiple drunk driving arrests requires a substance abuse evaluation (SAE). It’s used for a driver’s license restoration hearing. It must be completed by a qualified substance abuse counselor. Only they would know...
by Barton Morris | Jan 11, 2014 | Blog, Drivers License Restoration
In Michigan, two OWI/DUI convictions for alcohol or drugs will require a one (1) year revocation of a person’s driver’s license. However, a restricted driver’s license may be granted to a second DUI offender only if that person participates in an approved Michigan...
by Barton Morris | Jan 1, 2014 | Blog
The SCRAM tether is a continuous alcohol-monitoring device that’s frequently used by judicial systems, judges, probation departments and jails to monitor a person to determine if they’ve consumed alcohol. SCRAM isn’t a generic term as there exists...
by Barton Morris | Dec 23, 2013 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, Firearms, Substance Abuse
Possession of a Firearm Under the Influence A permit and license to carrying a concealed weapon is a privilege that many citizens of Michigan have received and valued. Many believe it should be a right to carry a concealed pistol similar to the Constitutional Second...
