by Barton Morris | Aug 31, 2022 | Barton Morris, Drug Crimes, DUI, In the News, Marijuana, Uncategorized
The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Department is responsible for testing to determine whether alcohol or marijuana is present in the blood of an individual suspected of driving under the influence. On Thursday, August 26, 2022 the Michigan State Police...
by Barton Morris | Mar 16, 2021 | Blog, Expungement, In the News, Marijuana, Michael Norman
Recently, there has been a lot of news about the significant and important changes to Michigan’s criminal record expungement law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed several bills into law in October 2020 known as the “Clean Slate” initiative. Among the...
by Barton Morris | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Probation, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse
Drug crimes are a complex group of crimes, ranging from simple possession to trafficking. Each level of crime is complex and comes with potential for serious punishment, such as up to life in prison and substantial monetary fines up to $1,000,000. This article covers...
by Barton Morris | Nov 20, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse
A felonious drug charge that includes the intention to distribute illegal drugs is a serious allegation. Prosecutors can charge you with either drug trafficking or possession with intent to distribute. This article covers the critical difference between drug...
by Barton Morris | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Michael Norman, Substance Abuse
Drug trafficking is a serious crime in Michigan and can result in serious penalties, such as: up to life in prison, a $1,000,000 fine, and subject you to asset forfeiture and loss of driving privileges. Drug trafficking is defined as the purchase, sale or...
by Barton Morris | Nov 6, 2020 | Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, In the News, Marijuana, Search and Seizure
In 2018, the state of Michigan legalized adult-use marijuana, which was supposed to significantly reduce the black market. When every adult who chooses to grow their own plants and licensed commercial marijuana retail stores are readily available, the demand for...
