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…
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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Yes, an unpublished Michigan Court of Appeals case suggests that you can.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.…
Commission Recommends No Legal Limit for Marijuana in Michigan
The Impaired Driving Safety Commission (IDSC) has recently recommended that Michigan lawmakers take no action toward the creation of a legal limit for marijuana. In summary, the Commission believes that the science does not support a one size fits all legal limit threshold for drivers who have used marijuana. The…
Can a Michigan CPL Holder Concealed Carry on a Boat?
Michigan is often referred to as the “Great Lakes State.” Four of the five Great Lakes share borders with Canada, and when combined, all five of the Great Lakes share borders with seven other states, including Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and New York. Then there is Lake St.…
Former RICO Prosecutor Offers Insider Tips for Avoiding Opioid and Prescription Fraud Investigations
The Barone Defense Firm is pleased to announce that Patrick Barone and Keith Corbett will be co-presenting to the Oakland County Bar Association’s Medical Legal Committee on April 4, 2019. Their presentation will offer attendees an insider view of the federal government’s tactics, objectives and methods of conducting an opioid…
When is a Doctor’s Referral Fee a Crime?
It is unlawful for a doctor to receive any kind of payment or thing of value when the underlying services are payable by a Federal Health Care Program, including Medicare and Medicaid. Services may include medical services, drugs or supplies. The thing of value can include money, restaurant meals, event…
Restoration of Firearms Rights in Michigan After Felony Conviction
When Can You Legally Possess a Firearm Again After a Felony in Michigan? Michigan law provides that if you have been convicted of a felony you may not use, possess transport, sell or carry a firearm for a period of either three or five years. After this period has elapsed…