Posts Tagged ‘Criminal Defense’
What is a Furlough and am I entitled to one? (86) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“What is a Furlough and am I entitled to one?” In the criminal law context a furlough is a temporary release from custody. It is a rare act of compassion by a Judge to permit an inmate to leave custody…
Read Morehow much do lawyers cost? (85) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“How Much will it Cost to Defend my Case?” On the issue of legal fees, every lawyer charges according to their own business plan. In my experience each and every case and every client are unique, so I do NOT…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference between a Prostitute and an Escort? (84) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“What is the Difference between a Prostitute and an Escort?” Simply put, “Escorting” is lawful and “Prostitution” is not. Escorts are paid for having a sexy and glamorous look and to follow their sponsors to various destinations. Prostitutes are simply…
Read MoreHow can I be Arrested when there’s No Evidence? (82) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“How can I be Arrested when there’s No Evidence?” Here’s the scoop… You may or may not appreciate the evidence, and there may or may not be a lack of evidence or significant conflicts in the evidence, but when allegations…
Read MoreWhat is a Docket Sounding / Pretrial Conference / Status Hearing? (80) Michael A Haber Esq
“What is a Docket Sounding / Pretrial Conference / Status Conference”? There are 20 Judicial Circuits and 67 Counties in Florida, and while they are all subject to the same laws, rules and procedures that govern the entire State occasionally…
Read MoreDo I have to Pay a Civil Demand Letter after being caught Shoplifting? (79) Michael A Haber Esq
“Do I have to Pay a Civil Demand Letter after being caught Shoplifting?” In Florida, retailers are authorized by statute (F.S. 772.11) to seek monetary relief from folks for acts civil theft. However, seeking and getting are 2 different things.…
Read MoreCan I Fly or Get on an Airplane with a Warrant? (77) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“Can I Fly or Get on an Airplane with a Warrant”? Absent a crystal ball no one (lawyer or otherwise) can tell you whether or not your name will be run through a criminal justice data base. What I can…
Read MoreCan I Travel while I’m on Probation or Community Control? (76) Michael A Haber Esq
You can only travel while serving a community base sanction (Probation / Community Control / Parole) with the permission of the Court. Your PO is free to give you permission and not violate you but if you want to do…
Read MoreWhat is a Terry Stop / Stop and Frisk? (69) Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is a Terry Stop?” Terry Stops are also known as “Stop and Frisks”… and in FL they are codified in FS 901.151, FL’s Stop & Frisk Law. In a nutshell this procedure give cops…
Read MoreExclusionary Rule and how Cops sidestep? (68) Michael A Haber Miami Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking “What is the Exclusionary Rule and how can the Cops sidestep it?” The Exclusionary Rule is a court-created remedy and deterrent; it is not a constitutional right. The purpose of the Exclusionary Rule is 2fold: 1)…
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