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 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...
by Barton Morris | May 22, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, In the News, Marijuana, Search and Seizure
What amount of drugs is considered trafficking in Michigan? The controlled substance industry depends on the transportation of drugs from their manufacturer to the buyer. Drug trafficking involves complex “smuggling” routes, methods, and middlemen. Reviewing Drug...
by Barton Morris | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Drug Crimes, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse
Cocaine can be found in a powder form, which can be snorted, injected or dissolved, or in a “freebase” form, in which it’s smoked. Crack cocaine is a rock crystal form of the drug. Known primarily as a “party drug,” there are more than one million estimated...
by Barton Morris | Oct 29, 2019 | Blog, DUI, Search and Seizure
Everyone knows that drunk driving is illegal. If you’re caught with an unlawful bodily alcohol content or exhibit signs of intoxication while driving, the police can arrest you for operating while intoxicated (OWI), otherwise known as driving under the influence...
by Barton Morris | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog, DUI, Search and Seizure
Can a passenger get a DUI? A driving under the influence (DUI) charge, called operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Michigan, is a serious crime. Police officers will typically arrest a drunk driver at the scene if they fail the field sobriety tests or preliminary...
