Posts Tagged ‘FAQ’
What are No Wake / Idle Zones and why should you slow down? (95) Michael A Haber Miami Lawyer
What are No Wake / Idle Zones and why should I slow down? “Idle Speed, No Wake” Zones are designated areas where vessels must be operated at a speed no greater than that which is necessary to maintain steerage and…
Read MoreManatee Zones: What are they and why should you slow down? (94) Michael A Haber Miami Lawyer
Manatee Zones: What are they and why should you slow down? The manatee is Florida’s official State marine mammal. Manatees are large aquatic relative of the elephant. They are big, slow, sweet herbivores who are endangered, and therefore in need…
Read MoreWhat is a Vessel / Boating Safety Check? (93) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
What is a Vessel / Boating Safety Check? In a vessel safety check you are required to demonstrate compliance with state and federal boating safety requirements. You will be asked to show such things as PFD’s (personal flotation devices or…
Read MoreDoes the 4 Amendment Apply to me on the Water? (92) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Does the 4 Amendment Apply to me on the Water? The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is the part of the Bill of Rights which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. It was written almost 250 years ago in…
Read MoreDo I need a License to Operate a Vessel in FL? (91) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Do I need a License to Operate a Vessel in FL? No. Unlike for cars, there is no “boating license” in FL. But, if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, then in order to lawfully operate a…
Read MoreWhat’sis the difference between Boating & Traffic Citations? (90) Michael A Haber, Esq
“What is the difference between a Boating Citation and a Traffic Citation?” Let’s start with the similarities: Both boating and traffic citations are notices which are issued to car or boat operators by law enforcement officers for violations of law.…
Read More97) Do I have to be “Captaining” (at the helm) a boat to get a BUI? – Michael A Haber Miami Lawyer
Do I have to be “Captaining” (at the helm) a boat to get a BUI” Most DUIs are easy. Whomever was driving gets popped. But, when it comes to BUI’s no one has to be physically navigating a boat and…
Read MoreAre there any Defenses to a Battery Charge? (89) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“Are there any Defenses to a Battery Charge”? Above and beyond both the standard pretrial mechanisms that we defense lawyers employ to try to beat a case and the generic trial defenses which are raised in virtually all criminal cases…
Read MoreWhat is the crime of “Battery”? (88) Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
“What is the crime of “Battery”? The crime of Battery can be as simple as an “intentional and unlawful touching” or as complex as inflicting great bodily harm on another personal. The main elements of battery are the intent to…
Read MoreHow can I find out what’s going on in a pending Criminal Case? (87) Michael A Haber
“How can I find out what’s going on in a pending case?” The best way to find out what’s going on is to ask a lawyer on the case, but this will only work if the lawyer is authorized to…
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