by Barton Morris | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, In the News, Juvenile, Michael Norman, Probation, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse
Criminal justice reform is a set of ideas to make the application of the law more equitable. The idea of criminal justice reform has mostly bipartisan support, and is a series of changes to existing laws to make the criminal justice system more just. The underlying...
by Barton Morris | Jan 12, 2021 | Alcohol, Blog, Drivers License Restoration, Substance Abuse
There’s no doubt that a driver’s license restoration hearing is stressful. You’ll be one-on-one with a hearing officer with the task of convincing them that you’re sober and will remain so for the rest of your life. The hearing officer will...
by Barton Morris | Dec 18, 2020 | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, Michael Norman, Sex Offenses
Can you get arrested for self-defense? No. Self-defense isn’t a crime, so you cannot be arrested for self-defense. However, you can be arrested for suspicion that you have committed a crime such as murder, aggravated assault or battery. Charged with an assault...
by Barton Morris | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI, Michael Norman, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse
First introduced in late 2017, Michigan’s roadside drug testing program uses saliva to detect the presence of amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis (delta 9 THC), cocaine, methamphetamines and opiates. Facing drug charges? Unhappy with your current attorney?...
by Barton Morris | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Probation, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse
Drug crimes are a complex group of crimes, ranging from simple possession to trafficking. Each level of crime is complex and comes with potential for serious punishment, such as up to life in prison and substantial monetary fines up to $1,000,000. This article covers...
by Barton Morris | Nov 20, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse
A felonious drug charge that includes the intention to distribute illegal drugs is a serious allegation. Prosecutors can charge you with either drug trafficking or possession with intent to distribute. This article covers the critical difference between drug...
