Posts Tagged ‘Criminal Law’
(137) Can I be charged with Conspiracy in FL if my Co-Conspirator is a Government Agent? HaberPA
Can I be charged with Conspiracy in FL if my co-conspirator is a Government Agent? In Fl the law is clear. If the only other party to a conspiracy is either a cop, or someone working for or at the…
Read More(132) What is the “Principal Theory” in Criminal Law? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
What is the “Principal Theory” in Criminal Law? In criminal law parlance a principal is someone who helps another to either commit or to attempt to commit a crime, and in FL principals are held equally accountable as everyone else…
Read More(130) Can Fleeing to Elude be Enhanced? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Can Fleeing to Elude be Enhanced from a 3 degree felony? Yes. If you Flee & Elude while a law enforcement officer has his lights and siren activated then, although you technically face the same penalties as a plain Jane…
Read More(129) What is “Fleeing to Elude” a Law Enforcement Officer? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
What is Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer? Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer (or, “Fleeing & Eluding” or “F&E”) occurs where you: 1) Drive a vehicle in Florida; 2) And after a Law Enforcement Officer orders you…
Read MoreAre there any Defenses to a Battery Charge? (89) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“Are there any Defenses to a Battery Charge”? Above and beyond both the standard pretrial mechanisms that we defense lawyers employ to try to beat a case and the generic trial defenses which are raised in virtually all criminal cases…
Read MoreWhat is the crime of “Battery”? (88) Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
“What is the crime of “Battery”? The crime of Battery can be as simple as an “intentional and unlawful touching” or as complex as inflicting great bodily harm on another personal. The main elements of battery are the intent to…
Read MoreHow can I find out what’s going on in a pending Criminal Case? (87) Michael A Haber
“How can I find out what’s going on in a pending case?” The best way to find out what’s going on is to ask a lawyer on the case, but this will only work if the lawyer is authorized to…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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