Posts Tagged ‘Criminal Law’
190) What is Knowing Transmission of a STD? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Knowing Transmission of a STD?” STD’s are sexually transmitted diseases, and under F.S. 384.24, the crime of Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with STD is committed by a person who: 1) Knows that s/he is…
Read More185) What’s the difference between Actual and Constructive Possession? ~ HaberPA Miami Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is the difference between Actual and Constructive Possession in FL?” Actual Possession occurs where a person is aware of the presence of an item because either: 1) The item is in the person’s hand…
Read More191) Can I get in trouble for Sexting? ~ Michael A Haber, Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
“Sexting” is generally defined as electronically sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photographs or images. Consenting adults can lawfully share sexually explicit messages, photographs or images by and between one another, the only restrictions being that consent is necessary…
Read More192) Can A Parent demand Money if I Sext with a Minor? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What do I do if I am Sexting with a Minor and then the Parent wants Money?” So you met someone online, you hit it off, you exchanged phone numbers, in short order the nude…
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(179) How much time can I get for Possessing Marijuana in FL? Michael Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How much time can I get for Possessing Marijuana in FL?” In Florida Possession of Marijuana can either be a non-criminal civil infraction, a misdemeanor or a felony, all depending upon how much marijuana you…
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…
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