The Barone Defense Firm proudly announces the release of Patrick Barone’s latest book entitled “Michigan Gun Law: Armed and Educated.” Containing all the dos and don’ts of Michigan’s firearms laws, the book’s more than 400 pages and 14 chapters cover the following topics: The History of the Right to Bear…
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Michigan State Police Admit Fraud in Breath Test Certification
In a series of public communications, the Michigan State Police have admitted that many of the more than 200 DataMaster DMT breath test machines used in the state were fraudulently certified. The full extent of the fraud as well as it’s meaning and impact to those arrested and prosecuted…
Barone Defense Firm Partner Mike Boyle Named Among Best in Grand Rapids
The Barone Defense Firm is proud to announce that attorney Michael Boyle was recently included among a list of Top Lawyers in non-white collar criminal defense. The well-researched list was compiled by the joint efforts of Grand Rapids Business Journal and Grand Rapids Magazine. Mike is one of only 5…
State Police Create New Unit to Investigate Opioid Prescription Fraud
The Michigan State Police have recently announced that they have created the “Diversion Investigation Unit (DIU)” to help combat opioid prescription fraud within the State. The newly formed DIU will investigate licensed health care professionals for possible prescription fraud. Prescription fraud happens any time a health care professional prescribes or…
Kevin Dietz interviews Keith Corbett on Big Medicare Fraud Case
Former Local News Channel Four Reporter Kevin Dietz recently interviewed Barone Defense Firm attorney Keith Corbett regarding the Medicare Fraud case of Dr. Rodney Moret. The allegations in this salacious case included that Dr. Moret was trading prescription drugs for sex. However, the allegations claim that the total amount of…
Keith Corbett Comments on Prosecution of Detroit Metro Gun Dealer
Keith Corbett of the Barone Defense Firm was recently interviewed by Channel Four reporter Kevin Dietz about the Federal Gun case involving Juan Eagle. The video of the interview includes comments made by Mr. Corbett and can be viewed at the ClickonDetroit website. According to the news report, Juan Eagle…
Can I Brandish a Gun as Pre-Emptive Measure to Block the Use of Unlawful Force?
Yes, an unpublished Michigan Court of Appeals case suggests that you can. The name of the case is People v. Ra[i]. In this case, the defendant, Ms. Ra, was visiting the home of her mother. Ms. Ra’s teenage niece was also at the home. Ms. Ra and her mother were…
Cobbs Evaluations in Misdemeanor and Felony Sentencing in Michigan
If you are facing a possible conviction on a misdemeanor or felony in Michigan, then you are undoubtedly wondering what the likely sentence will be for a misdemeanor or felony. Michigan judges operate on the theory of “individualized sentencing” meaning that each offender is sentenced according to their own circumstances.…
What to Expect in the 48th District Court Bloomfield Hills Michigan
If you were arrested for a misdemeanor or felony, including drunk driving, within the cities of Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake and the Townships of Bloomfield and West Bloomfield, then your case will be handled in the 48th Judicial District Court, located in Bloomfield Hills Michigan.…
What to Expect in the 52-1 District Court Novi Michigan
52-1 District Court in Novi Michigan has jurisdiction over many kinds of criminal cases, including drunk driving. The three judges at the Novi Court preside over a very large geographical area with a corresponding large population of approximately 175,000 people. If you were arrested for a serious felony or a…