Posts Tagged ‘Criminal’
(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,…
Read More(117) Will I get Drug Tested while on PreTrial Release? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal DUI Lawyer
If I am on Pre-Trial Release will I get Drug Tested when I report or when I go to Court? Unfortunately I do not have a crystal ball and I cannot tell you with any degree of certainty what I…
Read More(126) Can My Criminal Case be Transferred to another County or State? Michael Haber Miami Lawyer
Can My Criminal Case be Transferred to another County or State? If your case has not yet been adjudicated – meaning if guilt has not yet been established or rejected – then no, you cannot transfer your case to another…
Read More(123) How Long does Extradition Take? – Michael A Haber, Esq Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
How Long does Extradition Take? Unfortunately there is no set in stone time frame for extradition and the time frame for extradition will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Still, in my experience the over-under varies from 10-30 days, and if…
Read More(121) What is Extradition? Michael A Haber, Esq. Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
What is Extradition? Extradition refers to the process whereby a fugitive, who is being detained in one jurisdiction (whether it’s a municipality, a state or even a country), is wanted by another jurisdiction, and that person is being held as…
Read More(119) Will a Closed Criminal Case Appear on a Background Check? Michael Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Will a Closed Criminal Case Appear on a Background Check? Unfortunately, it is probably a safe bet to assume that if you were arrested anytime, anywhere and for anything in the digital age then your criminal record will almost certainly…
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