Posts Tagged ‘Criminal Defense’
Entrapped in a Prostitution Sting? Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking “Was I Entrapped in a Prostitution Sting”? So you’re a guy driving down the street and you see a sexy woman wearing a skimpy outfit standing on the curb. She seems to be flagging you down…
Read Morewhat is entrapment – Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Entrapment?” Entrapment is an affirmative defense to a criminal charge. It essentially says: Yes I did it, but the intent to do it was not my own and instead it was unlawfully created…
Read More70) What is a Field Interrogation? ~ Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is a Field Interrogation?” Field interrogation refers to the common practice of asking questions of citizens who are suspected of some potential wrongdoing but who are not under arrest (and who are therefore not…
Read More67) What are the Fruits of the Poisonous Tree? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What are the “Fruits of the Poisonous Tree”?” The “fruit of the poisonous tree” is a legal doctrine which excludes what would otherwise be admissible evidence except that the evdience was attained because of a…
Read More66) What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence?” A motion to suppress is a formal, written request that a judge enter an order excluding certain evidence from being admitting at trial. Motions to Suppress are based…
Read More65) Can a Cop keep me on the Roadside until a K 9 arrives? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Lawyer
The answer to this question, like many answers in the criminal defense arena is… “it depends”. All things equal, a stop for a traffic infraction (like speeding or an equipment violation) can last only as long as is reasonably necessary…
Read More63) What can I do while on House Arrest / Community Control? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Lawyer
While on CC you can only leave your approved residence to do specific, pre-approved activities like go to work, attend school, medical, legal or court appointments, comply with treatment obligations or perform court ordered community service… In short you can…
Read More62) What is House Arrest / Community Control? ~ Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Attorney
House Arrest, or Community Control, is a community based sanction that falls somewhere in between probation and incarceration. It is an intensive supervision program designed to build accountability and responsibility along with providing a punishment alternative to imprisonment. While on…
Read MoreWas I Entrapped in a Drug Sting? (73) Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking “Was I Entrapped in a Drug Sting”? So you are out of town with your buddies at a bachelor party in Las Vegas and you are looking to score some coke (not the soda variety). You…
Read MoreWhat is a Sting Operation? (74) Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is a Sting Operation”. “Sting Op” is a law enforcement term that cops use when they embrace any of a variety of deceptive tactics to catch people who are predisposed to committing crimes. Sometimes…
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