Posts Tagged ‘Miami Criminal Lawyer’
Does 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 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 MoreWhat is a Furlough and am I entitled to one? (86) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“What is a Furlough and am I entitled to one?” In the criminal law context a furlough is a temporary release from custody. It is a rare act of compassion by a Judge to permit an inmate to leave custody…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference between a Prostitute and an Escort? (84) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“What is the Difference between a Prostitute and an Escort?” Simply put, “Escorting” is lawful and “Prostitution” is not. Escorts are paid for having a sexy and glamorous look and to follow their sponsors to various destinations. Prostitutes are simply…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I pick up a New Case while I’m out on Bond? (83) Michael A Haber Esq
“What Happens if I pick up a New Case while I’m out on Bond?” It’s a standard condition of every bond that you not get rearrested for anything. You do not have to be rightfully or even lawfully rearrested for…
Read MoreWhat is a Docket Sounding / Pretrial Conference / Status Hearing? (80) Michael A Haber Esq
“What is a Docket Sounding / Pretrial Conference / Status Conference”? There are 20 Judicial Circuits and 67 Counties in Florida, and while they are all subject to the same laws, rules and procedures that govern the entire State occasionally…
Read MoreDo I have to Pay a Civil Demand Letter after being caught Shoplifting? (79) Michael A Haber Esq
“Do I have to Pay a Civil Demand Letter after being caught Shoplifting?” In Florida, retailers are authorized by statute (F.S. 772.11) to seek monetary relief from folks for acts civil theft. However, seeking and getting are 2 different things.…
Read More78) How can I get a Driver License After a DUI Arrest in FL? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“How can I get a Driver License After a DUI Arrest in FL?” When you are arrested for DMVDUI in FL the cops actually impound your physical DL. Among the paperwork that they give you (or are supposed to give…
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