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Bond Violation Show Cause Hearings in Michigan

In a criminal case, after your arrest but before your conviction or acquittal, you will be on bond. There are several discretionary terms and conditions of pretrial release, and these will be determined during your first court appearance the arraignment. A show cause is what happens when someone does something…

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Grooming Evidence Makes Proving a Criminal Sexual Conduct Case Easier for State

House Bill 5767 was introduced by Michigan Representative David LaGrand on February 17, 2022. A House Bill does not equate to a law that must be followed, at least not yet. The fact that this Bill was crafted is a clear indication that efforts are being made and will likely…

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Gun and Assault Felonies Reduced to Misdemeanors with No Jail

Barone Defense Firm Partner Michael Boyle recently obtained a great result for a client charged with several gun and assault crimes. But that wasn’t the end of the story. It was only the beginning. A Judge told my client he’s lucky. Is he right? Imagine you are charged with a…

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Michael Boyle Explains How He Will Help You Decide if Trial is Your Best Option

Being charged with a crime is most certainly one of the most traumatic events you can experience, and then attempting to retain the right attorney or law firm might also feel like a daunting task. The Criminal Defense Trial Attorneys at the Barone Defense Firm understand that difficulty and that…

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Michigan Drunk Driving Case Dismissed After Anonymous 911 Call Ruled Insufficient to Support Traffic Stop

Michigan drivers are sometimes stopped under suspicion of intoxicated driving after a concerned citizen calls 911. The validity of these traffic stops are highly fact-specific, and depending on exactly what is reported to 911, the stop may or may not be sufficient to support a DUI conviction. One case in…

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Michigan’s Stand Your Ground Self Defense Law Precludes Prosecution of Calhoun County Bouncer

The Calhoun County Prosecutor has confirmed that he will not be seeking criminal charges after a security guard shot and killed an individual involved in a bar fight. In this case, on Thanksgiving, the guard was providing security at a bar that was extremely overcrowded. A brawl broke out on…

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Patrick Barone Becomes First Michigan Lawyer Certified as Trainer Educator and Practitioner of Psychodrama

The Barone Defense Firm is pleased to announce that founding member Patrick T. Barone has become the first Michigan lawyer to obtain certification as a Trainer, Educator and Practitioner (TEP) of Psychodrama. Having completed the long journey toward CP and TEP certification, Barone recounts the questions he is most frequently…

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In Michigan Allegations of Criminal Sexual Conduct Often Come in the Context of Divorce

Love is Blind. Justice is Blind. But here is what we SEE in Divorce and the Criminal Justice System. The Criminal Defense Attorneys near me at the Barone Defense Firm focus their practice on specific and complex criminal defense cases, like those involving allegations of criminal sexual activity and abuse.…

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Forensic Interviewing in a Michigan Sex Crimes Case Involving a Child

In cases involving allegations of child abuse or physical or sexual assault against a minor will involve a process known as a Forensic Interview.  In some cases, a law enforcement officer or investigator will be trained in this method but in the majority of cases the minor will be brought…

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Have You Been Falsely Accused of a Sex Crime in Michigan?

If you have been falsely charged with a sex offense, then it is helpful to understand the role of law enforcement. The same is true of the prosecuting attorney and criminal defense lawyer. All sexual offenses operate with the same laws and rules. This is true for any degree of…

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