by Barton Morris | Mar 29, 2024 | Assault and Battery, Blog, Blog, Domestic Violence
Did you know that in Michigan, the consequences of delaying legal help in assault cases can be dire? Picture this: You find yourself in a heated altercation, defending yourself or a loved one. The next thing you know, you’re facing assault charges, and your...
by Barton Morris | Apr 25, 2022 | Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence
A disagreement can turn into more than a black eye if law enforcement responds to the situation or if someone files assault charges. Assault charges are taken very seriously in the state of Michigan with convicted individuals facing severe fines, penalties, and even...
by Barton Morris | Oct 21, 2021 | Barton Morris, Blog, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Fraud, Search and Seizure
Can police search your cell phone? Cell phones contain a considerable amount of evidence of crime. However, they can also carry information that could lead to your exoneration. For this reason, cell phones are sought for evidence by law enforcement more than ever....
by Barton Morris | Sep 29, 2021 | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, John Trummer, Probation, Professional License
As with any criminal conviction, the collateral consequences of a domestic violence charge are severe and require an experienced and proven domestic violence attorney. However, a domestic violence conviction carries additional consequences that are unique to the...
by Barton Morris | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog, Domestic Violence, John Trummer
In a domestic violence case, having the right domestic violence defense attorney is the main difference between winning and losing at trial. There’s far more at stake than just a trial verdict. While trial strategy is important, you also need an attorney who...
by Barton Morris | Jul 15, 2021 | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, John Trummer
Before talking to the police, talking to a skilled attorney to determine what domestic violence defense is available to you may be the difference in what grants you a conviction or an acquittal. There are four main categories of defenses to a criminal charge: It...
