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Congress pushed to re-evaluate the legalization of Marijuana

admin2016-11-16T13:37:49+00:00October 8th, 2013|

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 [...]

Guest Blog: Florida Lawyer Explains Search and Seizures

admin2016-11-16T13:37:53+00:00August 30th, 2013|

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 [...]

Barton Morris only Metro Detroit Attorney to Complete Axion Lab Blood Alcohol and Drug THC Testing Course

admin2016-11-16T13:37:53+00:00August 30th, 2013|

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 [...]

Metro Detroit Domestic Violence Allegations Lead to False Arrest

admin2016-11-16T13:37:53+00:00August 13th, 2013|

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 Graduates from NCDD Summer Session at Harvard Law School

admin2016-11-16T13:37:53+00:00July 28th, 2013|

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 [...]

Eastern District of Michigan Federal Bar Association Book Club Discusses "The Oath"

admin2016-11-16T13:37:54+00:00July 24th, 2013|

On May 23, 2013 Barton Morris attended the Eastern District of Michigan Federal Bar Association quarterly Book Club meeting. The Club had a lively discussion of The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court written by Jeffrey Toobin. The book depicted a very behind the scenes look at the Chief Justice John Roberts United States Supreme Court in relation to Barack Obama’s ascendency to the presidency. The volume [...]

Michigan Medical Marijuana Patients Can Now Drive Legally

admin2016-11-16T13:37:54+00:00July 1st, 2013|

In Michigan, it is unlawful to drive a motor vehicle with any amount of a schedule one controlled substance in your body. A schedule one controlled substance is one that is deemed to have a high potential for abuse and no medical value. The Federal government is responsible for determining what drug should be classified under schedule one. The federal government currently believes that THC (marijuana) qualifies. Therefore, In Michigan [...]

ARRESTED FOR DUI – SHOULD I TAKE THE BREATH TEST?

admin2016-11-16T13:37:54+00:00June 17th, 2013|

First it must be understood that there are two breath tests that are given in a typical DUI arrest in Michigan. The preliminary breath test (PBT) offered on the street and the BAC Datamaster test offered after arrest in the police station. THE PBT RESULT CANNOT BE USED AS EVIDENCE OF GUILT. The penalty for refusing a PBT is a zero point civil infraction – a fine. Taking a PBT [...]

ARRESTED FOR DUI – WERE YOU READ YOUR RIGHTS?

admin2016-11-16T13:37:54+00:00June 10th, 2013|

Clients arrested for DUI often complain that they ‘were not read their rights when they were arrested” and ask if that fact can help their case. What "Rights" are they referring to? There are a couple of different types. The “rights” that they all are usually referring to are called Miranda Rights which are as follows: YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT. ANYTHING THAT YOU SAY CAN AND WILL [...]

Proposed changes in Michigan's conviction expungement laws will mean good news for many.

admin2016-11-16T13:37:54+00:00May 31st, 2013|

Getting a conviction expunged can sometimes be the only path to complete redemption from a mistake in the past, especially if the conviction was for a felony – felons are banned from MANY of the freedoms that Americans enjoy, and only through expungement can the conviction be removed. And there’s good news on that front in Michigan! Right now, the state congress has a proposed bill with some positive changes to [...]