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Under what circumstances can a person convicted of a felony legally purchase, possess and use a gun according to Michigan law?

2016-11-16T13:37:59+00:00February 26th, 2013|

In the state of Michigan, it is unlawful for a person convicted of a felony to possess, carry or use a firearm unless their right to possess carry or use the firearm has been restored. If their firearm rights have not been restored they can be charged and convicted of another felony for which the maximum penalty is five years in prison. How does a felon restore their firearm rights? [...]

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Michigan Supreme Court Defines Medical Marijuana Patient to Patient Sales in McQueen

2016-11-16T13:37:59+00:00February 14th, 2013|

On February 8, 2013 the Michigan Supreme Court handed down another long awaited decision interpreting the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA). This opinion was about the operation of a medical marijuana dispensary. In May of 2010 the Compassionate Apothacary (CA) opened and operated a medical marijuana dispensary in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  CA was operating as a MMMA membership organization where medicine was sold between patients with CA charging a transaction [...]

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COURT RULES PATIENT TO PATIENT MEDICAL MARIJUANA TRANSFERS LAWFUL IN PEOPLE V. GREEN

2016-11-16T13:37:59+00:00January 30th, 2013|

On January 29, 2013 the Michigan Court of Appeals correctly decided that a registered medical marijuana patient may lawfully give marijuana to another registered patient as long as it’s not a “sale” meaning uncompensated. In the case of the People of the State of Michigan v. Tony Green the Defendant, Mr. Green, a registered medical marijuana card holding patient, transferred an amount of marijuana to another patient, who applied for [...]

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Drug Possession and Delivery Offenses

2013-01-07T01:40:49+00:00January 7th, 2013|

Possession of Marijuana Possession of a Controlled Substance under 25 grams – Cocaine Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription Possession of a Controlled Substance with the intent to Deliver Conspiracy Trafficking Delivery of Marijuana Delivery of Cocaine under 50 grams Deliver of a Controlled Substance less than 50 grams MCL 333.7411

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Alchohol and Drug Related Driving Offenses

2013-01-07T01:35:52+00:00January 7th, 2013|

Operating While Intoxicated Operating While Intoxicated – 2nd offense Operating While Intoxicated – third offense Super Drunk Driving Operating While Intoxicated Causing Serious Injury Operating While Intoxicated Causing Serious Death

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Engineer Gets Seven Years Becasue Court Appointed Attorney Neglects Case

2016-11-16T13:38:00+00:00December 26th, 2012|

In April of 2012 I posted a blog advocating the theory that, in general, hiring an attorney will result in better outcomes than using a court appointed attorney. I stated that this is not true in all cases but as a matter of practicality, a retained attorney will do more work and investigation than a court appointed attorney because the retained attorney is being paid more. Additionally, the court appointed [...]

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Thank you Barton Morris

2012-12-21T22:22:27+00:00December 21st, 2012|

I just wanted to thank you and your staff one last time. I appreciate your hard work and would recommend you to anyone!! The outcome was much better than I expected it to be. Thank you, Thank you! :-). Kelly C.

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Law Clerk Becomes Attorney at Law Office of Barton Morris

2016-11-16T13:38:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

On Friday November 2, 2012 at a private ceremony presided by Oakland County Circuit Judge Wendy Potts, I had the pleasure of sponsoring Sarah Thomas for admission to the State Bar of Michigan as an attorney at law. Sarah has worked for me as a law clerk for the last two years. To have the opportunity to teach and mentor her has been a very enjoyable and educational experience for me. Sarah [...]

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