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In an overwhelming and emotional 219 to 189 vote, the House of Representatives approved an amendment that will stop medical marijuana raids.  The new law puts an end to federal interference with state laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana. Specifically, the law prohibits the Department of Justice (DOJ), which includes the DEA from spending any funds on the arrest, raids, and prosecutions of state authorized [...]

Methamphetamine has increasingly, and unfortunately, become a household name. With popular shows such as “Breaking Bad” showcasing its life altering effects, Meth’s pop-culture status seems to be unavoidable. Behind these depictions lies the true danger posed by meth.  History of Methamphetamine Methamphetamines were first used in great quantities by soldiers during times of war. The “rush” provided by the drug could keep soldiers alert for hours during tough battles. A [...]

Cocaine is a central nervous stimulant drug made from the coco leaf primarily made in Columbia, Peru and Bolivia. The cocaine extraction process is complex and involves heating then cooling the leaves. Alcohol is then added and distilled off to create the most pure alkaloid form. U.S. pharmaceutical companies use cocaine for legal medicinal use as a topical anaesthetic. Most cocaine is produced for illegal use. Cocaine is usually exported [...]

A gas chromatopraph (GC) is the most widely used chemical analysis tool used in the world. It can take a substance and separate the different things (analytes) it contains which allows a second instrument to identify and measure the analyze (the thing being measured). The GC is a must have in every scientific laboratory. The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Department (MSP-FSD) is the scientific crime laboratory primarily responsible for [...]

Imagine walking outdoors on a beautiful summer afternoon. While you’re enjoying the sights, you notice a car driving down the road and something catches your eye. Something does not seem to be right. The car may be going too fast or too slow. Perhaps it swerved a bit. Whatever it may be, the car is moving erratically, if only for a moment. You decide to call 911 on your cell [...]

State and Federal governments are increasingly growing worried about the money being spent on jails and prisons. The Federal Government has a budget crisis and federal prisons take a significant portion of the money for the Justice Department. This country has the highest rate of imprisonment in the world. 1 in 28 children in our nation currently has a parent in prison. For the first time in our history 1 [...]

In January of 2014 Cass Tech High School quarterback, 17 year old Jayru Campbell, was accused of body slamming a school security guard on school property. Allegedly there exists a video of the incident. The Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney, Kym Worthy, has charged Campbell with Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder, a felony that carries a maximum possible penalty of 10 years. He has been [...]

The Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys (MIAOWIA) was formed in 2012. Barton Morris was an inaugural member. The mission of the organization is to raise the level of practice amongst attorneys defending drunk and drugged driving cases in the State of Michigan. The Association believes that if we join forces we can collectively fight DUI cases much better than individually. Drunk driving cases involve science and specialized training. Therefore education is [...]