Posts Tagged ‘Probation’
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 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 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 More192) Can A Parent demand Money if I Sext with a Minor? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What do I do if I am Sexting with a Minor and then the Parent wants Money?” So you met someone online, you hit it off, you exchanged phone numbers, in short order the nude…
Read More193) Do I take a Drug Test if I know that I’m gonna Fail? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer DUI
Thank you for asking me “If I know that I’m gonna Fail a Drug Test, should I just not Take it?” This is one of those questions that is best answered with a question… Which would you prefer to happen…
Read More194) Can a Cop Threaten Me with Jail if I don’t Cooperate? ~ Michael Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer DUI
Thank you for asking me “Can a Cop Threaten to put me in Jail if I don’t Cooperate?” Cops can’t use force to get you to tell them either how or from whom you got your drugs, but, in many…
Read More(175) What is Disorderly Intoxication / Conduct in FL? – Michael Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Disorderly Intoxication / Conduct in FL?” We’ve all heard the terms disorderly intoxication or disorderly conduct, but what is it? More importantly what isn’t it? To prove this offense the State must establish…
Read More(184) What is Possession vs Possession with Intent to Sell in FL? – Michael Haber Miami Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is the difference between Possession and Possession with Intent to Sell in FL?” Simply stated: The Difference between possession and possession with intent to sell is 10 years. Except for possessing less than 20…
Read More(183) How to avoid a Trafficking Minimum Mandatory Sentence in FL? HaberPA Miami Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How can I avoid a Trafficking Minimum Mandatory Sentence in FL?” The main distinguishing characteristic of a minimum mandatory – or a “min mand” sentence – is that while you are entitled to get gain…
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