Posts Tagged ‘Criminal Law’
(150) Am I responsible for my Co-Defendants Acts? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “If I am not armed and if I don’t hurt anyone am I responsible for the acts of my co-defendants?” So, you and a buddy decide to burglarize my home. You specifically agree that no…
Read More(149) How many types of Burglary are there in FL? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How many types of Burglary are there in FL?” In FL, burglary is “the unlawful entry into another’s property with the intent to commit a crime therein.” The most basic form of burglary is an…
Read More(154) What is Video Voyeurism in FL? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Video Voyeurism in FL?” Video Voyeurism is found at F.S. 8190.145 and in order to be convicted the State must prove the following 4 elements: 1) You either used or installed, or you…
Read More(147) What is Burglary in FL? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Burglary in FL?” In FL burglary can be charged in many ways, but, in it’s most basic form, burglary is “the unlawful entry into the property of another with the intent to commit…
Read More(146) What is Criminal Mischief in FL? Michael A Haber, Esq Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Criminal Mischief in FL?” The crime of Criminal Mischief is found at Florida Statute 806.13 and is committed when a person “willfully and maliciously” damages the property of another person. Criminal Mischief gets…
Read More(145) What’s the difference between Actual & Constructive Possession? ~ HaberPA Criminal Defense
Thank you for asking me: “What is the difference between Actual and Constructive Possession?” Actual possession means that the item in question (be it a weapon, drugs, body parts… whatever form of contraband floats your boat) is on your person.…
Read More(128) Will a Judge be more Lenient in Sentencing if you have a new-born baby or a Family to support?
Will a Judge be more Lenient in Sentencing if you have a new-born baby or a Family to support? Like most things in court this is a two-edged sword. On the one hand you might think that a Judge would…
Read More(127) How do I Transfer my Probation to another State? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal DUI Lawyer
How do I get my Probation Transferred from State to State using the Interstate Compact? The interstate compact is an agreement that all 50 States subscribe to and which governs the transfer of probation from State to State. You can…
Read More(118) Can I get a State License with a Criminal Case? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal DUI Lawyer
Can I get a State license with a pending criminal case? 3 part Answer: 1) First I suggest that you refocus. Don’t lose the forest through the trees. The immediate target should be beating your case, or at least disposing…
Read More(116) Why was my case assigned to a different prosecutor? Michael A. Haber Miami Criminal DUI Lawyer
Why was my case assigned to a different prosecutor and is this a bad thing? There is no need to worry. You can relax. This is a very common occurrence, especially in larger State Attorney’s Offices. Prosecutors rotate assignments regularly,…
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