by Barton Morris | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Defense Attorney, Drug Crimes, DUI, Marijuana
Michigan’s Only Forensic Lawyer Scientist, Offering an Unmatched Advantage in Criminal Defense When facing criminal charges, every piece of evidence matters. In cases involving complex forensic evidence, such as blood alcohol content (BAC) tests, drug testing, or...
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...
