Video FAQs

Domestic Violence

Video answers from attorney Michael A. Haber: Domestic Violence.

37 videos

  • Thanks for asking me “If I don’t need a CWP in Florida should I still get one?” Before July 1st, 2023 if you wanted to carry a #Concealed...

  • Thanks for asking me “What are the Rules about Buying a Gun in Florida?” #Florida is a #ConstitutionalCarryState, meaning that there’s no...

  • Thanks for asking me “What are the Rules about Possessing a Gun in Florida?” The simplest way to for me explain the rules for lawful poss...

  • Thanks for asking me “What happens when a Witness Lies about me?” I get this question a lot, it comes in a lot of forms and I have a seve...

  • Thanks for asking me “When does my probation expire”? Whenever anyone is placed on probation there’s a specific “term” or “probationary p...

  • Thanks for asking me “What happens if I don’t complete Pretrial Diversion (“PTD”) a/k/a Pretrial Intervention (“PTI”)?” Diversion is a pr...

  • Thanks for asking me “What is Pretrial Diversion (“PTD”) a/k/a Pretrial Intervention (“PTI”)?” Pretrial Diversion or Pretrial Interventio...

  • Thanks for asking me “What happens if I “Skip” / Fail to Appear while out on Bond in FL?” If you’re out on bond and you “willfully” fail...

  • Thanks for asking me “Is Bond / Bail different in State Court than in Federal Court?” Although the concept of bail is the same (to both p...

  • Thank you for asking me “Can I travel while I’m out on Bond in FL?” As with many things in the law the answer is “It depends”. If you’ve...

  • Thank you for asking me “Can a Bondsman arrest me?” The short answer is “Yes”, but note that there’s a difference between a Bondsperson (...

  • Thanks for asking me “What are the Conditions when I’m on Bail / Bond in FL?” Florida Statute 903.047 lays out the "standard conditions"...

  • Thanks for asking me “Can I get Bond on a VOP / Probation Violation in FL?” As with many things in the law “it depends”. There’s no right...

  • Thanks for asking me “What happens at an Arthur Hearing?” Arthur Hearings are kind of like a mini-trials, except that the issue is bond (...

  • Thanks for asking me “When can I get an Arthur Hearing?” Before I tell you “when” let’s talk about the “what” and the “why”... An "Arthur...

  • Thanks for asking me “What is an “Arthur Hearing”?” An "Arthur Hearing" is a specially set bond hearing for someone who's being held on a...

  • Thanks for asking me “If I post bond in cash will I get it back?” If you post bond and the case is closed without incident then the bond...

  • Thanks for asking me “Should I post bail or guarantee bond for someone else?” Be it for yourself or another, whenever you post bail or gu...

  • Thanks for asking me “How does my Bail / Bond get posted in FL?” In FL State Court proceedings there’s 2 ways for bond to be posted: 1) D...

  • Thanks for asking me “What happens if I am denied Bond in FL?” In FL there’s a presumption that you’re entitled to pretrial release; but...

  • Thanks for asking me “What is PreTrial Services?” F.S. 907.041 (entitled "Pretrial detention and release") confirms FL’s Legislative poli...

  • Thanks for asking me “Are there alternatives to having to post Bond / Bail in FL?” Yes. Not only are there alternatives to posting bond b...

  • Thanks for asking me “What does the Judge consider in determining my Bond?” Per FL Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.131(b)(3) and F.S. 903.04...

  • Thanks for asking me “When can I be denied Bond / Bail in FL?” Pursuant to both Article I, Section 14 of the Florida Constitution and FL...

  • Thanks for asking me “What happens at my Bond Hearing / Initial Appearance?” Several things happen at your Initial Appearance / Bond Hear...

  • Thanks for asking me “Do I have to go to a Bond Hearing to Post Bond in FL?” As is the case with many a legal questions the answer here i...

  • Thanks for asking me “Do I have a right to Bond / Bail in FL?” Pursuant to Article I, Section 14 of the Florida Constitution (entitled "P...

  • Thanks for asking me “What can I do if my Lawyer screws me over?” Unfortunately I field this question all too often, in a variety of cont...

  • Thanks for asking me “Can I fire my lawyer? Your lawyer is your employee and s/he works for you, at your pleasure just like any one else...

  • Does my Lawyer have to take Depositions in my Criminal Case? First off, what is a deposition? A depo is basically a pre-trial sworn out-o...

  • How do I get a 2nd opinion on my criminal case? Okay, so you have a pending criminal case, and for whatever reason under the sun you’re n...

  • Thank you for asking me “How do I Drop a Domestic Violence Restraining Order / DVRO?” In criminal cases the Petitioner is the People…

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  • Thank you for asking me “What is the difference between a Domestic Violence Restraining Order / DVRO and a Stay Away Order?” The effects…

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  • 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…

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  • Thank you for asking me “How do I get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order/ DVRO?” Unfortunately domestic violence pervades today’s society. These cases almost…

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  • Thank you for asking me “Can I get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?” To qualify for a DVRO you need to: 1) Be the…

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  • Domestic Violence (DV) cases present wrinkles for everyone in the system (the Defendant, the State and the Court), as they almost always involve emotional…

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