Posts Tagged ‘DVRO’
(183) How to avoid a Trafficking Minimum Mandatory Sentence in FL? HaberPA Miami Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How can I avoid a Trafficking Minimum Mandatory Sentence in FL?” The main distinguishing characteristic of a minimum mandatory – or a “min mand” sentence – is that while you are entitled to get gain…
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(181) What Drugs can I Traffic in in FL? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What Drugs can I get charged for Trafficking in in FL?” The list of controlled substances – a/k/a illegal drugs – in FL is extensive, overwhelming even (if you want to see an exhaustive list…
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…
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(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…
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