The time for change is now.
The Michigan Senate has FINALLY passed the Clean Slate Initiative; the seven bill package that will permit thousands of Michiganders the opportunity to remove felony and misdemeanor convictions from their records, including misdemeanor marijuana offenses!
All that's needed? Governor Gretchen Whitmer's signature. Learn more in our latest legal blog >> http://bit.ly/ExpungeMI2020
As you search for a DUI/OWI attorney, you need to know what factors can improve your chances of finding the best DUI attorney in Michigan.
We've put together five helpful tips to help you jump-start your search. Learn about them in our latest blog ☑️ >>
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A DUI is a serious offense in Michigan. Therefore, you need a very reliable Michigan DUI lawyer. >>
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5 Things to Look for in a Michigan DUI Lawyer
A felony conviction for felonious assault may result in substantial jail time and a criminal record that can be used to deny you job opportunities, professional licenses, rental homes, and unfortunately much more.
Learn how to best avoid these consequences here >>
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What is the Difference Between Felonious Assault and Aggravated Assault Charges in Michigan?
DID YOU KNOW that there is a difference between aggravated assault and felonious assault?
Learn what each charge means for you >> https://bit.ly/DifferenceFeloniousVSAggravatedAssault_Blog
BREAKING: Gov. Whitmer just signed seven house bills that completely change criminal conviction/expungement laws in Michigan that include the following:
☑️ automatic expungement,
☑️ traffic offense expungement eligibility,
☑️ expungement for certain marijuana-related offenses,
☑️ reduced waiting period,
☑️ increased number of expungeable offenses,
☑️ "one bad night" clause, and much more.
Learn if you may qualify for expungement under the Clean Slate Legislative Package in our latest blog >> http://bit.ly/CleanSlateMIExpungement
If you have been charged with an OWI in Michigan, you NEED an expert Michigan DUI lawyer to get your charges reduced or dismissed.
Learn what makes a great DUI lawyer for your defense >>
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5 Things to Look for in a Michigan DUI Lawyer
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How can a criminal defense lawyer help you expunge your marijuana conviction?
Learn how to regain your life back here >>
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Which Marijuana Offenses Qualify Under Michigan's New Expungement Law?
If you haven't voted already, please exercise your right to vote today! Stay safe out there and remember; your vote MATTERS ☑️🗳️
While many misdemeanor and felony marijuana offenses now qualify for expungement, there are exceptions to what offenses can be set aside.
Learn what marijuana convictions qualify for expungement (and which do not) in our latest blog >>
http://bit.ly/MJExpungementMI2020
When the state of Michigan legalized marijuana in 2018, one of the reasons was to ensure no one goes to jail for marijuana-related offenses.
However, marijuana-related criminal prosecutions are increasing across the state. Learn why in our latest blog >>
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Marijuana Criminal Prosecutions Are Increasing in Michigan: Why and How to Fight Them
In 2018, the state of Michigan legalized adult-use marijuana, which was supposed to significantly reduce the black market. This has not proven to be true.
Black market marijuana has increased and now, marijuana related criminal prosecutions are too >>
http://bit.ly/MJCriminalInvestigationMI
It's clear that the time has come to forgive nonviolent marijuana offenses in Michigan (and nationwide).
Read the blog below to learn how you can join us and the Last Prisoner Project to free hundreds of those who remain in Michigan prisons for cannabis >>
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Meet our newest Associate Attorney, Michael Norman!
Born and raised in Detroit, Michael has continuously represented criminal defendants and civil plaintiffs in Michigan and Georgia courts. As a highly experienced criminal attorney, Michael is a member of the following organizations:
☑️ Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
☑️ National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
☑️ Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
☑️ Wolverine Bar Association
☑️ Oakland County Bar Association
☑️ State Bar of Michigan
☑️ State Bar of Georgia
Learn more about Michael and his background >> http://bit.ly/AttorneyMichaelNormanBio
Do THC levels detected in a blood test equal impaired driving? Not necessarily.
Award-winning and veteran criminal defense attorney Barton Morris discusses the scientifically-backed reasons why THC levels as detected in a blood test for DUI investigations do NOT equate to impaired driving.
A felonious drug charge that includes the intention to distribute illegal drugs is a serious allegation. However, a trafficking charge is more serious.
Know the difference and how to protect your rights in our latest legal blog >> https://bit.ly/DrugTraffickingVsDistribution
"The marijuana reform movement cannot afford to take any steps backwards. It starts with standing up to and derailing unlawful prosecutions." - Principal Attorney Barton Morris
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Marijuana Criminal Prosecutions Are Increasing in Michigan: Why and How to Fight Them
Drug trafficking is a serious crime in Michigan and can result in serious penalties, such as:
1️⃣ up to life in prison,
2️⃣ a $1,000,000 fine, and
3️⃣ subject you to asset forfeiture and loss of driving privileges.
Learn what drug trafficking is and how to avoid the maximum penalties of this serious charge >> https://bit.ly/DrugSchedulesBlogMI
This year, it's more important than ever to celebrate Thanksgiving safely. Wash your hands, practice social distancing, and stay away from others if you are sick so that we can celebrate as normal next year ✅🦃
DID YOU KNOW that if the police are asking for your consent to search, it is probably an indication they do not have probable cause for a search?
Learn your rights in a drug trafficking investigation in our legal bog >>
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Types of Drug Trafficking Charges and Schedules
Social justice advocates are asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to pardon a metro Detroit man who is serving time for marijuana offenses. Rudi Gammo, a pioneer in the medical marijuana industry, was sentenced to five years in prison for conducting a criminal enterprise; a non-violent marijuana offense that is now legal.
A felonious drug charge that includes the intention to distribute illegal drugs is a serious allegation. However, a trafficking charge is more serious.
Know the difference and how to protect your rights in our latest legal blog >> https://bit.ly/DrugTraffickingVsDistribution
DO NOT WAIT TO BE ARRESTED. If you suspect you are being investigated for drug trafficking, call a lawyer immediately.
Our attorneys will review all evidence and vigorously pursue any defenses you have. Learn more about your charges and how to contact a criminal defense attorney today >>
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Types of Drug Trafficking Charges and Schedules
Both Drug Trafficking and Possession with Intent to Distribute are serious charges. Therefore, if you are facing these charges, it is important to consult with a Michigan defense attorney IMMEDIATELY to discuss your options.
Learn how in our blog >>
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What's the Difference Between Drug Trafficking and Distribution?
Though similar, the charges of Drug Trafficking and Possession with Intent to Distribute are different. Therefore, the penalties and sentences differ as well.
Knowing the difference (and hiring an experienced attorney) can help you protect your rights >>
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What's the Difference Between Drug Trafficking and Distribution?
You need to hire an experienced drug crime attorney who knows if your case should be tried by a jury or negotiated to help you avoid prison time. See how they can help in our latest blog >>
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Charged with a Drug Crime? You Can Avoid Jail or Prison Time
"How can a drug crime attorney help my case?"
They can:
☑️ Challenge the search or stop
☑️ Challenge the admission of evidence
☑️ Investigate the case
☑️ Speak to witnesses
☑️ Prepare for trial
Learn more and how to avoid jail or prison time with the right attorney >>
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Charged with a Drug Crime? You Can Avoid Jail or Prison Time
Drug crimes are a complex group of crimes, ranging from simple possession to trafficking. Each level of crime is complex and comes with potential for serious punishment, such as up to life in prison and substantial monetary fines up to $1 million.
That's why it's EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to hire the best lawyer possible if you find yourself in this scenario. Learn how >>
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Legalization of marijuana is one step closer to becoming a reality on the federal level. Barton Morris weighs in on the historic Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act.
Michigan's roadside drug testing pilot program has some notable faults. Therefore, you should consider fighting back against your drug charge(s) if you believe it was caused by faulty testing devices.
Learn more here >>
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Issues with Michigan's Roadside Drug Testing Program
Please join us in congratulating our very own Michael Norman for being selected for inclusion in the The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, an honor given to only a "select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field"! ☑️
On June 7th, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended the pilot program for roadside drug testing through Senate Bill 718. However, there are some notable faults with the program, which can result in unfair arrests and subsequent convictions.
Learn more about how the Michigan State Police is conducting roadside drug tests in our latest blog >>
https://bit.ly/MIRoadsideTesting
"It just makes absolutely no sense why a man like this would still be serving time. It was non-violent offense, it was two pounds of marijuana. If it happened today, it's unlikely he would even go to jail."
More than two decades after being sentenced to 40-60 years, Michael Thompson, Michigan's longest serving cannabis prisoner, is finally a free man thanks to Gretchen Whitmer's commutation and the Last Prisoner Project. (FOX 2 Detroit)
Based on the Michigan Self-Defense Act (MSDA), an individual may use deadly force or less than deadly force against an individual if:
☑️ The person who the force is used against cannot have a legal right to be in the premises.
☑️ You cannot be involved in the commission of a crime when using force.
☑️ You cannot use force against a spouse or former spouse or someone who you have or had a dating relationship with, or whom, you have committed domestic violence against in the past.
http://bit.ly/SelfDefenseMI
Is there an increase in drug related driving accidents? A review of the Michigan State Police drunk driving audit (which contains data about alcohol and drug related accidents) says NOT REALLY.
So why is the roadside drug testing pilot program being conducted? Learn why >>
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Issues with Michigan's Roadside Drug Testing Program
The Law Offices of Barton Morris team is wishing you and yours a happy and safe holiday! We will be back in the office this upcoming Monday, Dec. 28th to serve you and your legal needs 🎄🎁
Call it what it is: terrorism.
There is no doubt that a driver's license restoration hearing is stressful. You will be one-on-one with a hearing officer with the task of convincing them that you are sober and will remain so for the rest of your life.
If there is ANY discrepancy that will create any doubt in the hearing officer's mind that you are sober or will remain sober, you will get denied. That's why you need an experienced lawyer by your side to restore your license >>
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An appeal must be filed no later than 63 days from the date you were denied a license. If you do not take action within the allotted time frame, you will have to wait 1 year before you can submit a request for hearing again.
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How and When to Appeal a Driver's License Denial Decision
"Conceptually, the law is blind, meaning race, gender, and financial status are not supposed to affect the outcome; punishment with rehabilitation should be balanced.
In reality, race, gender, and financial status determine to a large extent what type of justice you receive."
Check out our latest blog on criminal justice reform in Michigan and beyond >> http://bit.ly/CriminalJusticeReformBlog
The Law Offices Of Barton Morris updated their info in the about section.
People lose at their hearings for simple mistakes all the time. While losing a driver license restoration hearing is disappointing, you can take action to appeal the denial.
Learn how you can below >>
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How and When to Appeal a Driver's License Denial Decision
Michigan is moving in the right direction with criminal justice reform. In 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer established the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration. On Jan. 4th, 2021, Gov. Whitmer signed 20 new bills into law based on recommendations from the Task Force.
Learn the most important changes to Michigan criminal law here >>
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Everything You Need To Know About Criminal Justice Reform
BREAKING: Former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough appeared before Judge Vincent Westra in Kalamazoo County 8th District Court and pled guilty to driving while visibly impaired. He was sentenced to one (1) year probation.
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St. Joseph County Prosecutor Charged with Drunk Driving, Open Intoxicants
"Civil forfeiture has been abused by police departments for years, depriving people who often are not facing criminal charges, from their personal property. Police departments have been stealing from cars and cash from citizens; it's no surprise that this officer thought it was acceptable to steal from the police department and the people." - Associate Attorney Michael Norman
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Former Hazel Park police officer charged with stealing $68,000 in public funds
Last week, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the legal use of medical marijuana CANNOT be banned as part of probation. It also CANNOT be used as grounds for a probation violation.
Learn what this means for those currently serving probation violations for medical marijuana in our latest blog >> http://bit.ly/MedicalMJProbationMI
Aggravated Assault is a serious crime in Michigan. Therefore, you need to fully understand what happens after you arrested and how to defend your actions in court.
Learn what happens after you are arrested for Aggravated Assault in our latest legal blog >>
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Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Michigan: What's Next?
In Michigan, Aggravated Assault is defined as: "a person who assaults an individual without a weapon and inflicts serious or aggravated injury upon that individual without intending to commit murder or to inflict great bodily harm less than murder." It is a serious crime, and therefore requires serious representation.
Learn what you can expect after your arrest in our latest blog >>
https://bit.ly/AggravatedAssaultMI
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Aggravated Assault is a serious crime in Michigan. Therefore, you need to fully understand what happens after you arrested and how to defend your actions in court.
Learn what happens after you are arrested for Aggravated Assault in our latest legal blog >>
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Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Michigan: What's Next?
In Michigan, Aggravated Assault is defined as: "a person who assaults an individual without a weapon and inflicts serious or aggravated injury upon that individual without intending to commit murder or to inflict great bodily harm less than murder." It is a serious crime, and therefore requires serious representation.
Learn what you can expect after your arrest in our latest blog >>
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Aggravated Assault is a serious crime in Michigan. Therefore, you need to fully understand what happens after you arrested and how to defend your actions in court.
Learn what happens after you are arrested for Aggravated Assault in our latest legal blog >>
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Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Michigan: What's Next?
"There's a lot of judges that feel strongly that they can prevent people from using medical marijuana while on probation. Marijuana is a recreational controlled substance, but it's also a medical controlled substance." – Principal Attorney Barton Morris to WWJ Newsradio 950.
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Can I Use Medical Marijuana While on Probation?
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Aggravated Assault is a serious crime in Michigan. Therefore, you need to fully understand what happens after you arrested and how to defend your actions in court.
Learn what happens after you are arrested for Aggravated Assault in our latest legal blog >>
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Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Michigan: What's Next?
"There's a lot of judges that feel strongly that they can prevent people from using medical marijuana while on probation. Marijuana is a recreational controlled substance, but it's also a medical controlled substance." – Principal Attorney Barton Morris to WWJ Newsradio 950.
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Can I Use Medical Marijuana While on Probation?
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Aggravated Assault is a serious crime in Michigan. Therefore, you need to fully understand what happens after you arrested and how to defend your actions in court.
Learn what happens after you are arrested for Aggravated Assault in our latest legal blog >>
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Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Michigan: What's Next?
Something big is coming April 11th; we're talking expungement-level-big. Learn all about Michigan's new expungement law, the most progressive set of expungement laws in the nation, and how can benefit from them >>
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Michigan's New Expungement Law: Who Now Qualifies for Expungement?
Studies show quality of life greatly improves after people have their criminal records expunged. Learn how to get started today! >> https://bit.ly/MIExpungement2021
Having a criminal record isn't as unusual as you think, nor does it make anyone a bad person. On April 11th, the nation's most progressive set of expungement laws go into effect, right here in Michigan.
See how you (or someone you know) can benefit immediately >> http://bit.ly/MIExpungement2021
"There's a lot of judges that feel strongly that they can prevent people from using medical marijuana while on probation. Marijuana is a recreational controlled substance, but it's also a medical controlled substance." – Principal Attorney Barton Morris to WWJ Newsradio 950.
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Can I Use Medical Marijuana While on Probation?
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The path to expunging your criminal record is long, complex and stressful. If you make one mistake on your expungement application, you can risk:
1️⃣ waiting longer to re-apply or worse,
2️⃣ being charged with felony falsifying documents.
This is why you need an expungement lawyer by your side; learn how to get started now ➡️ https://michigancriminalattorney.com/expungement/
While there are 787 state laws that limit someone with a criminal record from obtaining safe housing, education, and more, 1 new law sets to change that.
Learn how our firm can help you start your life clean now! ⬇️
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(source: Safe & Just Michigan)
Under the new expungement law coming April 11th, a person convicted of 1 or more non-violent marijuana offense(s) can file an application to have them set aside.
Learn more about our free, no-obligation $500 value offer to begin your expungement process now ⬇️
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Which Marijuana Offenses Qualify Under Michigan's New Expungement Law?
Something big is coming April 11th; we're talking expungement-level-big. Learn all about Michigan's new expungement law, the most progressive set of expungement laws in the nation, and how can benefit from them >>
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Michigan's New Expungement Law: Who Now Qualifies for Expungement?
Studies show quality of life greatly improves after people have their criminal records expunged. Learn how to get started today! >> https://bit.ly/MIExpungement2021
