Judge Joe Barone – 35th District Court, Plymouth, Michigan
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Plymouth, Canton, or Northville, your case will likely be heard at the 35th District Court in Plymouth, Michigan. One of the presiding judges is Judge Joe Barone, who was elected in 2024
What Is the Statute of Limitations in Michigan?
The statute of limitations is a powerful legal defense in Michigan criminal cases. It limits the amount of time prosecutors have to file charges. Once the deadline passes, the accused can ask the court to dismiss the case. The purpose of
Judge Michael McNamara Joins Westland District Court
On November 5, 2024, Michael McNamara was elected without opposition to serve a six-year term as Judge of the 18th District Court of Westland, beginning January 1, 2025. A graduate of University of Detroit Mercy Law School (J.D., 1993) and Eastern
Who Is the Judge in Livonia? Meet James J. Jolly
The 16th District Court in Livonia welcomes Judge James J. Jolly, elected in November 2024 and officially beginning his term in January 2025. His ascension to the bench caps years of dedicated service to both law and community. A Legal Career
What to Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest
What to Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest An arrest warrant is a court order that authorizes law enforcement to take you into custody. It is usually issued after a prosecutor reviews a police report and decides there
What Happens When You Miss a Court Date?
Charged with a crime and you missed your court date? If you miss your court date, the court must wait 48 hours before issuing a bench warrant. This allows you to voluntarily come to the court in that 48 hour window
HYTA – Holmes Youthful Trainee Act – Seal a Criminal Record
If you are being charged with a crime you may have heard the term HYTA, or Y. T. A. and wondered what it means. Keep reading to learn what HYTA is, who can use it, and how it may be
What is a No Contest Plea in a Criminal Case?
Charged with a crime? Unsure what to do or say in court? Call Michigan criminal lawyer, Aaron J. Boria today (734) 453-7806. What is a No Contest plea? The three most common pleas in court are not guilty, guilty, and no contest.
7411 and Drug Crimes in Michigan
If you are being charged with a drug crime you may have heard the term 7411. Keep reading to learn from Michigan criminal defense lawyer, Aaron J. Boria what 7411 is, who can use it, and how it may be
52-1 District Court Judges Face Heat
Former Judges of the 52-1 District Court Judges Judge Powers and Judge MacKenzie have brought a tremendous amount of negative attention to the 52-1 District Court in Novi. Here is an overview of the two judges and some of the accusations