by Barton Morris | Jan 21, 2014 | DUI, Marijuana
Due to the rise in the use of marijuana all over the country, including the state of Michigan, police are now being trained to investigate driving under the influence of marijuana and other drugs. Driving under the influence of marijuana is the new craze in law...
by Barton Morris | Dec 15, 2013 | DUI
DUI Arrest and Reasonable Doubt There are three phases of an DUI arrest, so why does the prosecution want to spend the most time on phase three – the standardized field sobriety tests? I’ll tell you why, it’s because the first two phases deal with common sense...
by Barton Morris | Nov 12, 2013 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI
How do you choose the best DUI attorney for your case? It’s a common question, and we’re here to help answer it for you. A drinking and driving charge is overwhelming. A conviction likely means loss of driving privileges, increased insurance rates, loss of...
by Barton Morris | Oct 14, 2013 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI
In Michigan, breath alcohol tests must be done in accordance with the procedures established by Michigan’s administrative rules. The rules are important, since an improperly administered DUI breath test can have a devastating impact on your DUI/OWI case. In Michigan,...
by Barton Morris | Sep 16, 2013 | DUI
Can you get a CDL with a DUI? If you’re facing charges or are trying to get a CDL, immediately speak with a CDL DUI lawyer. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required if you’ll be operating any type of vehicle over a certain gross weight. These types...
by Barton Morris | Jun 17, 2013 | Alcohol, Barton Morris, Blog, DUI, Search and Seizure
Should I take the alcohol breath test if I’m arrested for DUI? First, it must be understood that there are two breath tests that are given in a typical DUI arrest in Michigan. The preliminary breath test (PBT) offered on the street, and the BAC Datamaster test...
