Michigan DUI Lawyer
Driving under the influence of alcohol, or more commonly known as DUI or “drunk driving”, is one of the most common offenses in our country and our courtrooms. Driving under the influence or DUI is also one of the most difficult charges to defend. DUIs or “drunk driving” is one of the only crimes in America that is not afforded the constitutional safeguards we have all come to know and appreciate. The evidentiary, scientific and procedural processes of defending DUIs has grown so complex over time as a result of continuing to lower the “legal limit” and placing harsher penalties on people charged with and convicted of DUI.
The most noticeable change to our DUI laws was the inclusion of the per se law. This law fundamentally states that it does not matter whether or not you were impaired or under the influence, but rather if your chemical test was above our magic number. In Michigan, if a driver has a bolily alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or above they are presumed to be intoxicated. This makes the prosecution’s job much easier and the defense’s much more difficult. The prosecution now relies upon the “science” of the chemical test and not whether or not you were truly intoxicated.
As pressure to arrest and convict more DUIs increases so does the monetary gain for the State and third party businesses who supply the State with the tools and machines to test suspected drunk drivers. Thus, our need for more complex and “accurate” testing devices increases. As we continue to make the methods of testing more complex, the level of error continues to increase as well.
In Michigan, you have expressly consented to submitting to a chemical test by driving on our public roadways. You have a choice of a blood or a breath test. If you choose breath, you will be required to blow into a device known as the BAC Datamaster. A well-trained Michigan DUI defense lawyer will be trained and certified in the operation and functionality of this machine and know how to attack the validity of its results.
An aggressive and well-trained DUI defense lawyer will understand and embrace the challenges in DUI defense and will investigate and exploit issues with every test result. Because of the complexity and difficulty in preparing successful defenses, you must select your DUI defense attorney carefully and ensure that their level of knowledge is superior to that of other defense attorneys. Do not hire based on price alone. Remember, you often get what you pay for when it comes to criminal defense attorneys.
Chemical analysis is not the only aspect that your DUI defense lawyer should attack. Along with chemical analysis, other evidentiary changes have evolved in recent years. One of these areas is field sobriety tests. Your Michigan DUI defense attorney should be trained in standardized field sobriety tests and must understand the validity of each test and how these tests can be compromised by instructor error.
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Why Choose Michigan DUI Lawyer Barton Morris
Barton Morris is an experienced Michigan DUI lawyer who will go to work for your defense and yield amazing results. Recognized around the state of Michigan as a top trial and criminal lawyer. Attorney Barton Morris is determined to work hard defending your first operating while intoxicated (OWI) case. He is experienced in challenging the field sobriety testing procedures as well as the procedures used during any blood draw. Often times, police violate a person’s fourth amendment rights when they initially pull over a vehicle. Proving to the court that your Fourth Amendment rights were violated during the stop will result in the dismissal of your case!
For this reason, it is imperative that you contact the Law Office of Barton W. Morris, Jr., for an immediate case evaluation to find out more about your OWI / DWI / DUI charge. Barton W. Morris is dedicated to researching and understanding OWI charges and takes an aggressive approach in defending each and every one of his clients all across the state of Michigan. Having conducted multiple-dozens of jury trials gives Attorney Barton W. Morris, Jr., the experience necessary to effectively handle every criminal matter and persuade any jury that the prosecution cannot and has not proven their case.
Experience in Michigan
Barton has exclusively practiced criminal law for over 15 years in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb and surrounding counties. Recently selected as one of the Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit. Barton Morris has successfully defended clients charged with complex drug distribution cases, medical marijuana violation cases, theft/fraud crimes, assaultive cases involving weapons, sex offender, juvenile crimes, domestic violence, home invasions and drunk/drugged driving cases.
Legal Memberships
Barton is an active member of the National College of DUI Defense which is comprised of the best drunk driving attorneys in the country. Barton Morris is also a member of the Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, State Bar of Michigan, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Barton Cares
Whether it’s a traffic ticket or murder charges, your case is extremely important to you. No one understands that more than Barton Morris and he feels the same way. EVERY client and their case is important and they will be treated that way. No one will ever feel like their case is not being taken seriously.