Judge Brian Mackenzie of the 52-1 Novi District Court is definitely one of the most unique and talked about judges in all of Michigan. He is also on the most respected. First, he has created a reputation for himself among defendants and in the community as one of the toughest judges in Oakland County. It was once said that he has sentenced more people in the Oakland County Jail than [...]
Restoring a revoked driver license for multiple drunk driving arrests requires proof that the substance abuse problem that caused the arrests is under control. A very important piece of evidence proving that someone's drinking or drug problem will no longer keep the petitioner from being a safe driver is the Substance Abuse Evaluation (SAE). It must be completed by a qualified substance abuse counselor. Only they would know best. Just [...]
I am a trial lawyer. And I am the best type of trial lawyer - one that represents people, not corporations, municipalities or the state. I represent individuals with real life problems in the court of law. Every one of those persons that I am lucky enough to help has a story. Consequently every case has a story. I have learned that If I can discover the true story that [...]
A permit and license to carrying a concealed weapon is a privilege that many citizens of Michigan have received and valued. Many believe it should be a right to carry a concealed pistol similar to the Constitutional Second Amendment “right of the people to keep and bear Arms for the defense of himself and state”. Although the constitution does not expressly permit those Arms to be concealed, there is certainly [...]
Ecstasy otherwise known as Molly or MDMA (methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is a hallucinogen and stimulant drug that makes you feel euphoric and “touchy feely”. It is more popular than you think. It is about as common as alcohol at house and electronic music festivals such as Movement also known as the Detroit Electronic Music Festival (Detroit), Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas and Chicago) and Ultra Music Festival (Miami). Those are the biggest [...]
In 1996 the State of California legalized the possession, use, cultivation and distribution of marijuana for medical purposes. Since then, 20 additional states plus the District of Columbia have enacted laws legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. Seven states did so in the November of 2012 ballot. At that same time, two states, Colorado and Washington legalized the possession, use and distribution of small and personal amounts of marijuana without restriction [...]
Search and Seizure: What Do I Need To Know? America is the land of the free and home of opportunity. But how does the constitution protect our freedom and what is the line between someone’s freedom and the safety of others? The Fourth Amendment protects United States citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. Unreasonable searches or seizure of private property is when the police search and take your personal property [...]
When someone gets arrested for drunk driving in Metro Detroit an alcohol test will be given. The arresting officer will decide whether it’s going to be a breath test or a blood test. Several factors will play into that decision such as accidents, preexisting medical conditions, or just time and convenience. In the event of a refusal to submit to the test the officer will seek a warrant to force [...]
Grosse Pointe Shores Mayor Pro Tem and councilman Daniel Schulte got into an argument with his wife at their home. It started about how he blocked another family member’s car from getting out of the driveway. The argument became loud and 911 was called. Schulte believed the situation was a minor incident and was fully cooperative with their investigation. After the police interviewed all of the witnesses they believed there [...]
Barton Morris receives plaque from NCDD Dean McKinney at Harvard Law School, July 2013 The National College for DUI Defense is a group of the best DUI attorneys in The United States. From July 25 through July 27 the College met at Harvard Law School in Cambridge Massachusetts for the 19th Annual Summer Session and Barton Morris was there. The Session was filed with lectures and demonstrations by [...]
