Court Dismisses Felony Charge Against Beau Parmenter
A judge dropped a larceny charge against the Michigan lieutenant governor candidate before his scheduled court hearing.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Criminal Justice
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A court in Shiawassee County dismissed a felony larceny by conversion charge against 45-year-old Beau Parmenter. The case originated from a $2,500 deposit dispute at Parmenter's venue, County Barn Estates.
Why it matters
The dismissal resolves a significant legal hurdle for Parmenter, who is running for Michigan lieutenant governor as the partner of candidate Anthony Hudson. The charge previously carried a potential five-year prison sentence.
The charge of larceny by conversion carried a potential five-year prison sentence. The legal matter was resolved when a judge dismissed the case before the scheduled probable-cause conference.
The players
Beau Parmenter
He is the 45-year-old Libertarian candidate for Michigan lieutenant governor who owns the venue County Barn Estates.
Anthony Hudson
He is the Libertarian candidate for Michigan governor and the running mate of Beau Parmenter.
The details
The legal dispute centered on a $2,500 deposit transaction linked to County Barn Estates, which Parmenter owns. The court's decision to drop the charge occurred just days before the scheduled October 29 probable-cause conference in district court.
Timeline
The defense attorney predicted the dismissal of the charge in September 2026.
A probable-cause conference was originally scheduled for October 29, 2026.
The Michigan general election is set to take place on November 3, 2026.
Legal Context
The dismissal reflects the strict evidentiary requirements of Michigan's larceny by conversion statute. Similar legal disputes involving business deposits are often resolved through civil litigation rather than criminal prosecution.
The dismissal removes the prospect of a criminal trial affecting the upcoming state elections. Residents and voters in Michigan can now see the lieutenant governor race proceed without the shadow of this specific felony case.
The takeaway
The dismissal of the larceny charge allows the campaign to focus on the upcoming November general election. Candidates often face increased public scrutiny when legal issues intersect with their professional business dealings.
Further reading
For additional context on legal proceedings in the state, visit Michigan Criminal Justice.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mlive.
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