Posts Tagged ‘Miami Criminal Lawyer’
209) Can I get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO)? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Can I get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?” To qualify for a DVRO you need to: 1) Be the victim of “Domestic violence” means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery,…
Read More206) What is a “Wet Reckless”? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is a “Wet Reckless?” “Wet Reckless” is not a crime in FL. Rather, “Wet Reckless” is a term that’s commonly used where a DUI charge has been reduced, or “broken down”, from DUI to…
Read More205) What is Reckless Driving in FL? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Reckless Driving in FL?” Reckless Driving is a criminal traffic offense. It may look and smell like a regular traffic ticket but it isn’t. Be clear: Reckless Driving is a crime. In order…
Read More202) When can I drive w/ a FL Hardship / BPO License? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Law
Thank you for asking me “When can I drive with a FL Hardship / BPO Driver License?” So you have to drop-off or pick-up your kid to or from school, or go to the grocery store, or need something at…
Read More195) Can a Cop Search my Car if I say NO? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Can a Cop Search my Car even if I say NO?” Can they? Yes. On the roadside a cop “can” do pretty much whatever s/he wants. Whether or not the search is lawful is another…
Read More197) What is “Voir Dire” / Jury Selection? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Voir Dire / Jury Selection?” Before I explain the jury selection process here’s a quick etymology lesson: “Voir dire”, is the legal term that we use for jury selection. It’s literal translation comes…
Read More200) Who is Disqualified from Jury Service in FL? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Is anyone Disqualified from Serving as a Juror in FL?” The answer is yes: In FL certain individuals and even some groups of people are automatically disqualified from jury service, others have legal cause to…
Read More186) What is “Drug Court” in FL? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is “Drug Court”?” In a nutshell, Drug Court is a1n alternative that offers eligible drug offenders an opportunity to avoid criminal prosecution, to recover from addiction and to change their lives in a positive…
Read More187) What happens if I get bounced out of Drug Court? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What happens if I get bounced-out of Drug Court in FL?” Just like with any diversion program, if you get bounced out of Drug Court then 2 things will happen for sure: 1) Your case…
Read More189) How do you Represent Guilty People? ~ Michael A Haber, Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How do you Represent Guilty People?” Criminal Defense Lawyering 101: Never ask your client if they are guilty. Why? Because it is not a criminal defense lawyer’s job to determine guilt or innocence (that duty…
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