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Statute of Limitations and Speedy Trial? Michael A Haber PA Miami Criminal Lawyer
The Statute of Limitations (“SOL”) governs how long the State has to bring a charge against you after the date that a crime has been committed and it varies based upon the degree of the crime. Florida Statute 775.15 says…
Read MoreCan a Criminal Defendant Attend a Deposition in FL? Michael A Haber PA Miami Criminal Attorney
Unlike in civil cases, where both parties are always entitled to appear at the other’s depositions, in criminal cases Rule 3.220(h)(7) prohibits a Defendant from attending depositions which are scheduled by her / his lawyer and are taken of State…
Read MoreWhat does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do? Michael A Haber PA Miami Criminal Attorney
Apart from the obvious, defending people who have been accused of violating the criminal code, conducting research, writing briefs and memos and litigating on our clients’ behalf, as lawyer’s we are called upon to wear many hats. We concurrently perform…
Read MoreBond Generally? Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Lawyer
Michael A. Haber, P.A. Miami Criminal Lawyer http://www.HaberPA.com 1-888-SHARK-8-1 ——————— Read More Below ——————— Bond is a mechanism by which someone who is taken into custody for a criminal violation can secure their release from jail. It usually involves money,…
Read MoreSexual Battery in FL, Rape? Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Attorney
Michael A. Haber, P.A. Miami Criminal Lawyer http://www.HaberPA.com 1-888-SHARK-8-1 ——————— Read More Below ——————— Florida has done away with the archaic crime formerly known as “rape” in favor of “sexual battery” and a bevy of offenses falling under the label…
Read More25) Marijuana Possession in FL, Generally ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Michael A. Haber, P.A. Miami Criminal Lawyer http://www.HaberPA.com 1-888-SHARK-8-1 ——————— Read More Below ——————— In the State of Florida (and as a matter of federal law) Marijuana is a scheduled / controlled / illegal substance, and in Florida (everywhere in…
Read MoreJuvenile Vs Adult Prosecution? Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Lawyer
Michael A. Haber, P.A. Miami Criminal Lawyer http://www.HaberPA.com 1-888-SHARK-8-1 ——————— Read More Below ——————— In Florida the very same law violations can be treated quite differently depending upon the age of the person who is arrested. The age of adulthood…
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take to get Released on Bond? Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Lawyer
Michael A. Haber, P.A. Miami Criminal Lawyer http://www.HaberPA.com 1-888-SHARK-8-1 ——————— Read More Below ——————— There is no “set in stone” time frame for being released from a jail facility. Not only does each jail vary from location to location, but…
Read MoreArrest Vs Prosecution? Michael A Haber PA Miami Criminal Lawyer
Michael A. Haber, P.A. Miami Criminal Lawyer http://www.HaberPA.com 1-888-SHARK-8-1 ——————— Read More Below ——————— Arrests are made by police officers, usually in the moment, and are based upon “probable cause” (which is loosely defined as being facts and circumstances sufficient…
Read More31) Paper Arrests / PTA / NTA ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Michael A. Haber, P.A. Miami Criminal Lawyer http://www.HaberPA.com 1-888-SHARK-8-1 ——————— Read More Below ——————— In Florida most misdemeanor arrests can – at the sole discretion of the arresting officer – be effectuated on paper, without taking the subject to jail.…
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