by Barton Morris | Aug 14, 2019 | Case Study, Drug Crimes, DUI
Josh* was charged with Second Offense – OWI. He was accused of operating his vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. Two years prior, he received another OWI charge. This article covers how we beat a second DUI offense for our client, and why hiring a...
by Barton Morris | Jul 31, 2019 | Drug Crimes, DUI, Marijuana, Substance Abuse
Can you smoke marijuana before driving? While it will always be illegal to smoke while you drive, the answer on smoking then driving is unfortunately more complicated than yes or no. Now that adult-use marijuana is legal in Michigan, many people are wondering how...
by Barton Morris | Jul 17, 2019 | Drug Crimes, Substance Abuse
Generally, controlled substances refer to substances that are tightly controlled by the government. This is because they may be abused or cause addiction/dependence. They include commonly prescribed medications such as Vicodin, Xanax, Adderall and many more. Facing...
by Barton Morris | May 30, 2019 | Drug Crimes, DUI, In the News, Juvenile
Is a 17 year old a minor in Michigan when it comes to the criminal justice system? In 2019, the Michigan Senate overwhelmingly approved a package of bills aimed to classify 17-year-olds as minors in the state’s criminal justice system. This bi-partisan move arrives...
by Barton Morris | May 27, 2019 | Barton Morris, Drug Crimes, In the News
Can a driver consent to a police search of a passenger? No. But there are some nuances be be aware of. Since 2007, Michigan law held that when a police officer received consent from the driver to search the passenger compartment of a vehicle, that search...
by Barton Morris | May 22, 2019 | Drug Crimes, DUI, In the News, Substance Abuse
Everyone is familiar with drunk driving. The old slogan, “drive sober or get pulled over,” is burned into our brains to remind us about the consequences of drinking and driving. Assumably, most people know that the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle is .08....
