Posts Tagged ‘Criminal Defense’
188) Are all of your Client’s Criminals? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Are all of your Client Criminals”? The answer is no. Just because my client’s are accused of committing various crimes, that doesn’t make them criminals. The vast majority of the folks that I represent are…
Read More193) Do I take a Drug Test if I know that I’m gonna Fail? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer DUI
Thank you for asking me “If I know that I’m gonna Fail a Drug Test, should I just not Take it?” This is one of those questions that is best answered with a question… Which would you prefer to happen…
Read More194) Can a Cop Threaten Me with Jail if I don’t Cooperate? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer DUI
Thank you for asking me “Can a Cop Threaten to put me in Jail if I don’t Cooperate?” Cops can’t use force to get you to tell them either how or from whom you got your drugs, but, in many…
Read More(184) What is Possession vs Possession with Intent to Sell in FL? – Michael Haber Miami Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is the difference between Possession and Possession with Intent to Sell in FL?” Simply stated: The Difference between possession and possession with intent to sell is 10 years. Except for possessing less than 20…
Read More(182) How is Weight Calculated for Drug Trafficking Charges in FL? – Michael Haber Miami Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How is Weight Calculated for Drug Trafficking Charges?” This is an excellent question and it has a simple, although one that does not have a criminal defense / criminal Defendant friendly, answer. The answer is…
Read More(180) How much time can I get for Possessing Opiates in FL? – Michael Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How much time can I get for Possessing Opiates in FL?” Possession of any amount of Opiates without a valid prescription or Rx is a felony in Florida, and in FL the term “opiates” covers…
Read More(177) What’s the difference between Drug Possession & Trafficking in FL? Haber Criminal Defense
Thank you for asking me “What is the difference between Drug Possession and Trafficking in FL?” In FL “possession” is defined as “having, holding or exercising power or control over some item”, and in the context of controlled substances it…
Read More(176) What is Loitering & Prowling in FL? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Loitering or Prowling in FL?” F.S. 856.021 is the Loitering and Prowling statute. In order to be found guilty the State must prove the following 2 elements: 1) That a person is in…
Read More(174) What is False Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer in FL? Michael Haber Miami Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How do you Impersonate a Law Enforcement Officer in FL?” F.S. 843.08 makes it a crime for you to hold yourself out to be a law enforcement officer AND, while doing so, to pretend to…
Read More(173) Can I use Force to Defend Against an Unlawful Arrest in FL? – Michael Haber Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Can I use Force to Defend Myself against an Unlawful Arrest? ” In Florida you are never permitted to use violence to resist an arrest, even if it is an unlawful arrest. However, if, during…
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