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Michael A. Haber, P.A.’s Webisode on Social Media and the Law (a/k/a “Haber’s Rules of Social Media # 1 – 5”) (Click here to view the entire 33 Webisode play list.) Social Media provides the mechanics for rapid and global dissemination of information, forging bonds and deepening differences, and, like anything else, Social Media has…

Michael A. Haber, P.A.’s Webisode on Florida’s 10-20-LIFE Sentencing Enhancement (Click here to view the entire 33 Webisode play list.) 10-20-LIFE is a sentencing enhancement statute designed to “punish” those who use firearms during the commission of certain offenses.  In short, if applied then the law “tacks” on minimum-mandatory prison time to a sentence as…

Michael A. Haber, P.A.’s Webisode on Sealing and Expunging Records in Florida (Click here to view the entire 33 Webisode play list.) Sealing is available in a case where you received a withhold of adjudication, and expunction is available in a case which was dismissed, nolle pros’d, no actioned or where you were found to…

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”…