Author Archives: Dana Morris
Navigating through the Panama City Pretrial Diversion and Intervention (PTI) Process
Dana Morris is a criminal defense attorney in Panama City, Florida. Many of the criminal cases that he has represented have resulted in Pretrial Diversion. What are the benefits of a Pretrial Diversion Program? Individuals who successfully complete a Pretrial Diversion Program will avoid a potential criminal conviction by having their criminal charges dismissed. … Read More »

A message from DUI attorney Dana Morris: “Everyone has rights.”
Dana Morris, a DUI defense lawyer at the Morris Law Firm, has handled hundreds of DUI arrests for his clients. Dana Morris, a DUI defense lawyer at the Morris Law Firm, has handled hundreds of DUI arrests for his clients. He works aggressively to try to obtain the best possible outcome for their charges. Also, he stays on top of… Read More »

Spring Break Arrests on Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, FL is enforcing the following “zero tolerance” ordinances during Spring Break 2017. These are the 9 laws on Panama City Beach this Spring Break that you need to know: 1. During the month of March, no possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the sandy beach of Panama City Beach so… Read More »
What are Opioids? What if I am caught with them without a prescription?
What are Opioids? The most powerful prescription painkillers prescribed by a doctor are called opioids. Opioids are opium-like compounds manufactured to react on the nervous system in the same way as drugs derived from the opium poppy, like heroin. Some of the most commonly abused opioid painkillers are oxycodone, hydrocodone, meperidine, hydromorphone and propoxyphene. Oxycodone is… Read More »
Want a Guarantee that I’ll Win Your Case?
Would you hire me if I said, “I’ll win your criminal case, guaranteed”? I have potential new clients call my criminal defense firm all the time. Sometimes they ask me, in no uncertain terms, if I can guarantee that I will win their criminal case and get their criminal charges dropped. An actual call… Read More »
How to hire the best attorney in Panama City
“Who is the best attorney in Panama City to handle my case?” If you have found yourself or a friend in legal trouble, I am sure you have wondered or asked others, maybe even Siri, this very question. Perhaps you’ve even wanted the answers to similar questions like: “Which lawyer gets the best results… Read More »
Questions asked of a Criminal Defense Attorney
New laws are in place on Panama City Beach this Spring Break leading to more arrests. If your student has been arrested, you likely need answers to legal questions that you have never even thought of. As a parent of a college students you probably have questions you are used to asking. Questions like: What is… Read More »
Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Panama City Criminal Defense Attorney
Facing criminal drug charges? Arrested for a DUI? Violated your probation? Need a criminal defense attorney in Panama City or the surrounding area? We understand that hiring a criminal defense attorney is an important decision and can be a challenging process. We have listed some general questions to guide you in the process. Some… Read More »

Things a 6th grader knows about Criminal Defense
This post was not written by a criminal defense attorney at The Morris Law Firm, but by a thirteen year old guest blogger in Panama City, Florida. Enjoy. When most people think of Panama City, Florida, they think of the pearly white beaches, the great eateries, and the upside-down house. There is, however, a… Read More »

I’m only 30 years old. Why do I need a Will?
As a Panama City attorney, I am often asked by my clients, “I’m young, I don’t have much, do I need a will?” My answer is, “Absolutely!” For parents, making a will is the single most important thing you can do to make sure your minor children are cared for by the people you would… Read More »