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AFTER BEING ACQUTTED OF MURDER IN ITALY WHY MUST AMANDA KNOX FACE TRIAL ON THE SAME CHARGE AGAIN?

admin2016-11-16T13:37:59+00:00April 8th, 2013|

In 2007 Meredith Kercher was found dead in the bedroom of her home in Perugia, Italy with her throat slit. Amanda Knox, originally from Seattle, Washington rented the house with Meredith and was her roommate. Amanda and her Italian boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, were charged with the murder. They were both tried and convicted in 2009. Knox was sentenced to 26 years in prison. She had served four years in prison [...]

DETROIT ONE OF NINE CITIES TARGETED FOR FEDERAL MEDICARE FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS.

admin2016-11-16T13:37:59+00:00March 25th, 2013|

Health Care is one of the most talked about, political and controversial topics on the minds of Americans today. From Obamacare to private insurer influence in congress, it is a huge societal issue. Many believe that health care is the most important issue this county faces today. The seemingly continually rising costs of health care make the issue increasingly relevant and concerning. Medicare is the federal government’s public health care [...]

Detroit’s Federal Court has High and Effective Pre-Trial Release Rates

admin2016-11-16T13:37:59+00:00March 16th, 2013|

A person charged and indicted with a criminal offense in Federal Court will have a magistrate judge make a decision on pre-trial release. In the Eastern District of Michigan it will either be a release on personal recognizance with conditions or detention (aka jail). The Eastern District has a custom not to use cash bonds. A major factor in the magistrate’s decision is the recommendation from the United States Pretrial [...]

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

admin2016-11-16T13:37:59+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? [...]

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

admin2016-11-16T13:37:59+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 [...]

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

admin2016-11-16T13:37:59+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 [...]

Drug Possession and Delivery Offenses

admin2013-01-07T01:40:49+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

Alchohol and Drug Related Driving Offenses

admin2013-01-07T01:35:52+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

Engineer Gets Seven Years Becasue Court Appointed Attorney Neglects Case

admin2016-11-16T13:38:00+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 [...]

Thank you Barton Morris

admin2012-12-21T22:22:27+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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