Posts Tagged ‘Police’
70) What is a Field Interrogation? ~ Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is a Field Interrogation?” Field interrogation refers to the common practice of asking questions of citizens who are suspected of some potential wrongdoing but who are not under arrest (and who are therefore not…
Read More65) Can a Cop keep me on the Roadside until a K 9 arrives? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Lawyer
The answer to this question, like many answers in the criminal defense arena is… “it depends”. All things equal, a stop for a traffic infraction (like speeding or an equipment violation) can last only as long as is reasonably necessary…
Read More64) How long can a Cop keep me on the Roadside? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How long can a Cop keep me on the roadside?” When you are pulled over by the police for a traffic stop you have been “seized” and you are afforded protection by the 4 Amendment…
Read MoreWhat is a Continuance? Michael A Haber PA Miami Criminal Lawyer
A continuance is an extension of time. It is a delay in the legal process which can be requested by either party or which can be ordered by the Court on it’s own initiative. Sometimes a continuance is necessary because…
Read MoreDoes Bond Have to be Posted in Cash? Michael A Haber PA Miami Criminal Attorney
In Florida State Court a monetary bond can be posted in one of two ways: Either in cash, in full, or vis-a-vis a surety / bail bonds agent. If you post a cash bond then the full amount of the…
Read More45) Your 5th Amendment Privilege Against Self Incrimination? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
“The 5th” commonly refers to the Privilege Against Compulsory Self-Incrimination which is contained in the United States Constitution. It protects people from being forced to become witness against themselves in a criminal proceeding. The 5th is the basis of the…
Read More39) Return of Impounded Seized Property? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Attorney
So you were arrested and your personal property (a car, a watch, cash, a gun, a phone, a laptop, etc) was impounded by the cops and now you want to know how to get it back. Well, the answer is…
Read MoreWhat is a Deposition? Michael A Haber PA Miami Criminal Attorney
A deposition is a “question and answer” session, under oath. It is a mechanism by which lawyers, on either side of a given case, can make inquiry of witnesses (usually those who are listed by the other side) in an…
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…
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