Posts Tagged ‘Violation of Probation’
(153) What is Voyeurism in FL? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Voyeurism in FL? Common synonyms for “voyeur” are “Peeping Tom” and “Pervert”, and voyeurism is loosely defined as secretly spying on others while they are engaged in intimate behaviors, such as getting undressed…
Read More(150) Am I responsible for my Co-Defendants Acts? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “If I am not armed and if I don’t hurt anyone am I responsible for the acts of my co-defendants?” So, you and a buddy decide to burglarize my home. You specifically agree that no…
Read More(149) How many types of Burglary are there in FL? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “How many types of Burglary are there in FL?” In FL, burglary is “the unlawful entry into another’s property with the intent to commit a crime therein.” The most basic form of burglary is an…
Read More(154) What is Video Voyeurism in FL? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Video Voyeurism in FL?” Video Voyeurism is found at F.S. 8190.145 and in order to be convicted the State must prove the following 4 elements: 1) You either used or installed, or you…
Read More(148) Can I be Convicted of Burglary if I don’t “Enter”? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Can I be Convicted of Burglary if I don’t actually enter the structure?” “Curtilage” is the legal term for any enclosed area surrounding a structure, and if you unlawfully enter someone else’s curtilage WITH THE…
Read More(147) What is Burglary in FL? Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Burglary in FL?” In FL burglary can be charged in many ways, but, in it’s most basic form, burglary is “the unlawful entry into the property of another with the intent to commit…
Read More(146) What is Criminal Mischief in FL? Michael A Haber, Esq Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is Criminal Mischief in FL?” The crime of Criminal Mischief is found at Florida Statute 806.13 and is committed when a person “willfully and maliciously” damages the property of another person. Criminal Mischief gets…
Read More(145) What’s the difference between Actual & Constructive Possession? ~ HaberPA Criminal Defense
Thank you for asking me: “What is the difference between Actual and Constructive Possession?” Actual possession means that the item in question (be it a weapon, drugs, body parts… whatever form of contraband floats your boat) is on your person.…
Read MoreDefending 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 More