by Barton Morris | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI, Marijuana
In 2019, The State of Michigan began accepting license applications for adult-use marijuana establishments. However, local law enforcement started tackling issues ranging from complaints about marijuana’s smell to preparing for an “increase” in high driving far before...
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...
