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 | Jan 7, 2020 | Blog, DUI, Marijuana
With the legalization of both medical and adult-use marijuana in Michigan, marijuana use continues to become more accepted. However, smoking marijuana while driving or driving while “intoxicated” by marijuana is still explicitly illegal according to Michigan...
by Barton Morris | Dec 18, 2019 | Alcohol, Blog, Drivers License Restoration, DUI
If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume that you currently have a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) installed in your vehicle, the Secretary of State (SOS) has ordered you to install one, or you’re already looking ahead to when you can...
by Barton Morris | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog, Drivers License Restoration, DUI, Substance Abuse
In Michigan, a DUI conviction (typically called Operating While Intoxicated [OWI]) stays on your driving record forever. Having a DUI on your driving record adds points to your driver’s license, which will affect how much you pay for auto insurance. The more...
by Barton Morris | Nov 22, 2019 | Blog, DUI, Substance Abuse
Whether we recognize it or not, our driver’s license is the most important document we have. It allows us to get to work, pick up our kids, and even take the significant other out for a date. However, some criminal offenses will result in the revocation of your...