Posts Tagged ‘Probation Violation Hearing’
213) How do I beat a Domestic Violence Restraining Order? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How can I beat a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?” A DVRO is a glorified lawsuit. It’s a civil case that’s initiated by a “Petitioner” – the alleged victim of your alleged act of domestic violence…
Read More216) What happens at a Stand Your Ground Hearing? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What happens at a Stand Your Ground / SYG Hearing?” If you were arrested but you reasonably believe that you were acting in self-defense – or in defense of others or of property – then…
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 More201) How do I get Disqualified from Jury Service? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How do I get myself Disqualified from Jury Service?” Sadly, this is an all-too common question. Out of the gate please know that I am not going to instruct you as to how to avoid…
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 More188) Are all of your Client’s Criminals? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Are all of your Client Criminals”? The answer is no. Just because my client’s are accused of committing various crimes, that doesn’t make them criminals. The vast majority of the folks that I represent are…
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…
Read More191) Can I get in trouble for Sexting? ~ Michael A Haber, Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
“Sexting” is generally defined as electronically sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photographs or images. Consenting adults can lawfully share sexually explicit messages, photographs or images by and between one another, the only restrictions being that consent is necessary…
Read More56) What is Probation? Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Attorney
Probation is an alternative to incarceration. It is defined as a “community based sanction” for criminal conduct but Judges and Prosecutors treat it as a gift (of sorts), albeit one that is given by an Indian giver who can take…
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