Posts Tagged ‘Probation’
Defending Probation and Community Control Violations (110) Michael A Haber Miami Lawyer
Being on probation / community control / house arrest is an alternative to incarceration. It is a gift of sorts, albeit it is given by an Indian giver who can take it back at any time (the alternative being jail).…
Read More100) What are the penalties for BUI in Florida? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
What are the penalties for BUI in FL? BUI penalties are very similar to DUI penalties, the main differences surround driver license and community service issues. If you are convicted of a 1 BUI in FL then the following penalties…
Read MoreCan I Travel while I’m on Probation or Community Control? (76) Michael A Haber Esq
You can only travel while serving a community base sanction (Probation / Community Control / Parole) with the permission of the Court. Your PO is free to give you permission and not violate you but if you want to do…
Read More63) What can I do while on House Arrest / Community Control? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Lawyer
While on CC you can only leave your approved residence to do specific, pre-approved activities like go to work, attend school, medical, legal or court appointments, comply with treatment obligations or perform court ordered community service… In short you can…
Read More62) What is House Arrest / Community Control? ~ Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Attorney
House Arrest, or Community Control, is a community based sanction that falls somewhere in between probation and incarceration. It is an intensive supervision program designed to build accountability and responsibility along with providing a punishment alternative to imprisonment. While on…
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…
Read More57) What is a Probation Violation? 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…
Read More58) Can you get a Bond when you have a Probation Violation? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Attorney
Unlike the case with most arrests, if you are taken into custody on a probation violation then you are NOT only NOT entitled to bond but you are also unlikely to get one. There are many reasons for this but…
Read More59) What’s the difference btwn Substantive & Technical Probation Violations? Miami Criminal Lawyer
A substantive probation violation occurs when the probationer is arrested on a new charge while on probation. A technical violation is a probationer’s failure to do something that s/he was required to do while on probation (like failing to report,…
Read More61) What are Community Service Hours & where do I do them? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Attorney
Community Service Hours generally come in 2 forms: 1) As a special condition of probation or 2) as a term of a diversionary program… and the distinction is an important one. If your CSH’s are court ordered then oftentimes there…
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