Posts Tagged ‘Criminal’
(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…
Read More(173) Can I use Force to Defend Against an Unlawful Arrest in FL? – Michael Haber Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Can I use Force to Defend Myself against an Unlawful Arrest? ” In Florida you are never permitted to use violence to resist an arrest, even if it is an unlawful arrest. However, if, during…
Read More(172) What is Resisting Arrest in FL? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Resisting Arrest in FL? ” Resisting arrest can occur in one of two ways: either with or without violence. F.S. 843.01 makes it a crime to knowingly and willfully resist, obstruct or oppose…
Read More(171) What happens if I give False Information to a Cop in FL? Michael Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What happens if I give False Information to a Cop?” While FL does not have an “Obstruction of Justice” statute per se, believe it or not FL does have a crime “False Information to Law…
Read More(169) Are there any Defenses to a Perjury Charge? – Michael Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Are there any defenses to a Perjury charge?” Yes. Apart from the standard defenses that are available in all cases there are at least two defenses which are custom tailored to a perjury charge. The…
Read More(168) What is Perjury in FL? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Perjury in FL? ” Perjury is loosely defined as “lying under oath”, but there is much more to it than that. To be convicted of perjury in FL the State must prove, beyond…
Read More(167) What is Carjacking in FL? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Carjacking in FL?” Carjacking is a specific category of robbery where someone uses force, violence, assault or putting in fear so as to unlawfully take possession of a motor vehicle from another. In…
Read More(166) Are there any Defenses to Robbery in FL? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Are there any Defenses to Robbery in FL?” Robbery is a specific intent crime. The State is required to prove that you took something with the requisite intent to steal it and that you did…
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