by Barton Morris | Jul 20, 2017 | Barton Morris, DUI, Marijuana
Acquittal of Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Resulting in Death Using the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act Section 8 Defense Myah had left work at approximately 11 pm on Feb. 16th, 2015. She was traveling on Washtenaw Road entering the on-ramp of northbound...
by Barton Morris | Mar 16, 2017 | Barton Morris, DUI, Marijuana
With an increase of marijuana use in Michigan, there’s also been an increase of marijuana DUI arrests. If you’re facing charges, immediately speak with a marijuana DUI lawyer. Michigan law currently penalizes driving with any amount of active THC within a...
by Barton Morris | Dec 27, 2016 | Barton Morris, DUI
How accurate are blood tests for alcohol? There are two primary methods used to measure a suspected drunk driver’s bodily alcohol content for criminal prosecutions: breath and blood tests. Breath tests are more frequent because of the ease of administration and quick...
by Barton Morris | Dec 31, 2015 | Barton Morris, Blog, DUI
Implied Consent Refusal Defenses in Michigan In Michigan, there are a few implied consent refusal defenses your lawyer can use. The penalty for refusing a breath alcohol test is harsh: a one-year license suspension with no guarantee for a restricted license upon...
by Barton Morris | May 29, 2015 | DUI
There are two main chemical tests to determine the amount of alcohol in a driver for evidence in drunk driving cases. They’re a breath alcohol test and a blood alcohol analysis. The arresting police officer usually makes that decision unless a driver refuses a...
by Barton Morris | Jul 25, 2014 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI, Professional License
A drunk driving DUI conviction will have a significant impact on everyone’s life, but some may be more than others. The medical profession including nurses are no exception. This article covers a DUI and your nursing license. Facing a DUI charge? Unhappy with...
