by Barton Morris | Dec 3, 2019 | Blog, In the News, Juvenile
The christmas season, a time of charitable giving and reflection, is fully upon us now. That is why our team, along with Moms 4 Starfish, are asking for some help from our readers for an especially deserving organization based out of metro Detroit. What is Starfish...
by Barton Morris | Jul 1, 2019 | Barton Morris, In the News
Law enforcement civil asset forfeiture abuse is out of control and it’s most evident at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. This article covers how to keep the airport police from stealing from you. The Airport Police and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)...
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....
by Barton Morris | Dec 18, 2018 | Barton Morris, Drug Crimes, In the News, Marijuana
Michigan Marijuana Law Penalties With Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA), there’s a quite revolutionary set of laws which govern marijuana activities. It’s no doubt why I’m frequently asked, “what are the penalties under...
