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Stop Procrastinating on License Restoration: Why Picking the Right Lawyer is the Most Important Decision of Your Life!

April 4, 2024 | Barton Morris | Blog, Blog, Drivers License Restoration

Stop Putting Off License Restoration- It’s Costing You Money It’s been years that you’ve been eligible for license restoration but you’ve been delaying getting started. You’ve figured out how to get around without a …

Why Waiting Too Long to Seek Legal Help Can Cost You Your Freedom

March 29, 2024 | Barton Morris | Assault and Battery, Blog, Blog, Domestic Violence

Did you know that in Michigan, the consequences of delaying legal help in assault cases can be dire? Picture this: You find yourself in a heated altercation, defending yourself or a loved one. The next thing you know, you&…

The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Your License

March 28, 2024 | Barton Morris | Blog, Blog, Drivers License Restoration, DUI

Picture this: you’re cruising down the road, wind in your hair, music blasting, feeling on top of the world. Then, suddenly, it’s all ripped away. Your license is gone, revoked after a DUI or OWI charge. It&#82…

Federal Civil Restoration of Firearm Rights with Expunged Felony

January 8, 2024 | rtbattishill | Blog, Expungement, Firearms

The law regarding whether those who have expunged felonies or domestic violence convictions retain the lawful right to carry, possess, and purchase firearms and ammunition, is as confusing as ever. Recently, the state perf…

What is the Difference Between Trespassing and Breaking and Entering in Michigan?

November 8, 2023 | Barton Morris | Criminal Defense

Trespassing and Breaking and Entering are both property-related crimes. As will be explained below, the main difference between the two is the involvement of a structure like a house or building. Breaking and Entering also…

Second DUI Offense & Driver License Revocation in Michigan

August 31, 2023 | Barton Morris | Drivers License Restoration

If you receive a second OWI conviction within 7 years of a prior conviction, your license will be revoked. A second conviction more than 7 years after a prior conviction will not revoke your driver’s license. If you receiv…

Guns and the Law: Exploring the Contrasts Between a Criminal Attorney and a Criminal Trial Attorney in Gun Crime Cases

August 31, 2023 | Barton Morris | Firearms

All criminal attorneys should be trial attorneys; however, many attorneys have never actually tried a case. Some attorneys only enter pleas. Pleas are a very important and useful tool for resolving criminal cases, but tria…

TV Arrests vs. Real-Life Busts: Debunking the Fictional Glamour of Crime Shows-Miranda Rights Edition

August 31, 2023 | Barton Morris | Criminal Defense

On Television when people are arrested on TV, the police always read them their Miranda rights. It is shown so often on TV that we all know them: “You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used …

Body Cameras in Law Enforcement: Unveiling the Pros & Cons

August 31, 2023 | Barton Morris | Criminal Defense

A rising hot topic in criminal law has been that of Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage and other legislatively regulated recordings, including dash camera video, in-car video, and audio recordings. As the number of states adop…

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