Month: July 2015

Michael A. Haber, P.A. Webisode on Private Lawyers vs. Public Defenders (Click here to view the entire 33 Webisode play list.) The main difference between PD’s and private defense counsel is not intelligence, skill or experience; rather it is the fact that PD’s tend to be overworked (and underpaid) and carry such large caseloads that…

Michael A. Haber, P.A.’s Webisode on Marijuana Possession in Florida (Click here to view the entire 33 Webisode play list.) In the State of Florida (and as a matter of federal law) Marijuana is a scheduled / controlled / illegal substance, and in Florida (everywhere in Florida) “simple” possession of any amount of marijuana is…

Michael A. Haber, P.A.’s Webisode on the Age of Consent for Sexual Activity in Florida (Click here to view the entire 33 Webisode playlist.) When it comes to sex offenses in Florida gender is irrelevant. What is relevant is age, and, depending upon the age, then consent. A 16 or 17 y/o can, legally /…

Michael A. Haber, P.A.’s Webisode on the Difference between being Arrested and Prosecuted (Click here to view the entire 33 Webisode playlist.) Arrests are made by police officers, usually in the moment, and are based upon “probable cause” (which is loosely defined as being facts and circumstances sufficient to believe that a particular person committed…

Michael A. Haber, P.A. Webisode on Probation  Modification in Florida (Click here to view the entire 33 Webisode playlist) The issues of probation enforcement, modification, ET and transfer are all 100% discretionary with the Court – that is to say that the Judge is free to say either yes or no without fear of appellate…

Michael A. Haber, P.A. Webisode – The Facts About Your Miranda Rights (Click here to view the entire 33 Webisode playlist) Many people are confused about their “Miranda Rights” so I will try to make it plain and simple for you.  You must be read your Miranda Warnings (i.e. that you have the right to…

“DUI-P” Woman Arrested for DUI Claims she was under the influence of PRAYER & that Distraction, not Booze or Substances, caused Accident with Serious Bodily Injury Meet 63 y/o Marijyn Perry of Lindsey, Ohio. Back on August 7th, 2014 after reportedly driving erratically Marilyn caused a traffic accident and was arrested for DUI (they call it “OWI”…

Heroin Addict Who Brutally Tortured Kitten Pleads Guilty and Faces Sentencing; Meanwhile Kitty is now a Cat and was Adopted by a Vet who helped to Save her life Almost a year ago, in August, 2014, James Myers of West Chester, Pennsylvania was arrested on animal cruelty and drug charges when he was caught, parked…

Disgruntled Mother “Bugs” Diaper Bag when she drops child off for Visitation with Father and gets Charged with Illegal Wire-Tapping Meet 37 y/o Teri Smith of Salt Lake City, Utah.  That’s her mug shot below… Apart from looking like a failed actress seeking a role as the Wicked Witch of the West this maniacal mother was…

Q:     Is it standard protocol for a probation officer to disclose who specifically reported violations to the felon?  Recently I reported multiple violations of a felon who had been in my home. The probation officer specifically told the felon who reported them. The officer additionally admitted this in front of me, her supervisor and…