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What are the Domestic Violence Laws in Michigan?

June 19, 2019 | Barton Morris | Blog, Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Laws in Michigan: Definition and Statistics Domestic violence is a pattern of learned behavior in which one person uses physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse to control another person. According to the…

How to Get Your Driver’s License Back After a DUI

June 17, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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…

What’s the Difference Between an OWI and a DUI in Michigan?

June 12, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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 th…

What We Can Learn from Mr. Peanut about Domestic Violence

June 10, 2019 | Sarah Tarockoff | Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses

I watched a rerun of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” when as part of a joke, he said, “Google Mr. Peanut domestic violence. I don’t know what you’ll find.” I was bored, so I did. What I came across was a YouTu…

Can You Be Charged with DUI Without Evidence?

June 3, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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 consultat…

17-year-olds Considered as Minors in Michigan Criminal Justice

May 30, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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 ju…

Can a Passenger Be Searched if the Driver Gave Consent?

May 27, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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 passenge…

Police and Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in Michigan

May 22, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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 l…

What is an OWI in Drunk Driving Cases?

May 20, 2019 | Barton Morris | 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 wit…

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