by Barton Morris | Jun 17, 2019 | Alcohol, Drivers License Restoration, DUI
In addition to court-imposed penalties for DUI, the Michigan Department of State (aka the Secretary of State) imposes driver’s license sanctions. The driver’s license penalties vary depending on the alcohol offense and the driver’s history. Some driver’s license...
by Barton Morris | Jun 12, 2019 | Alcohol, DUI
What is the difference between a OWI and a DUI in Michigan? Across the United States, a driving under the influence (DUI) charge is the crime of driving or operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or under the influence of alcohol. However, you may have...
by Barton Morris | Jun 3, 2019 | Alcohol, DUI
Can you be charged with DUI without evidence? It’s first important to understand what’s considered evidence in a DUI investigation. Charged with DUI? Unhappy with your current attorney? Request a free consultation now. Faulty equipment can lead to a drunk...
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 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....
by Barton Morris | May 20, 2019 | Alcohol, Drivers License Restoration, DUI
Drunk driving is illegal. This we all know. In Michigan though, the terminology is known as “Operating While Intoxicated” (OWI) rather than Driving Under the Influence (DUI). However, “operating” isn’t synonymous with “driving.” So what is an OWI? Sometimes,...
