Video FAQs

Video Frequently Asked Questions By Attorney Michael A Haber

Video answers to frequently asked questions by attorney Michael A. Haber.

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  • “Will Attending AA / NA Meetings Help my Case?” I’m gonna go on record and say that if alcohol or controlled substances have anything - w...

  • Who should I call if I get Arrested? My naturally sarcastic response has to be “Ghostbusters”, but my lawyerly advise is... “it depends”....

  • What happens after I get Arrested in FL? Buckle up: Because here comes criminal procedure in 60 seconds... An arrest is a seizure of your...

  • “What happens if I’m DUI and I have an Accident?” Having an accident enhances the penalties in a DUI case, and the more serious the damag...

  • Thanks for asking me “What is LSA - Leaving the Scene of an Accident?” The crime of Leaving the Scene of an Accident, or LSA, and a/k/a H...

  • How do I choose the right In-Patient Rehab Program? Before worrying about the where of things let’s talk about the why of them. If there’...

  • When will an In-Patient Rehab Program help my case? For me, recommending in-patient rehab to a criminal client is almost always a calcula...

  • “Can an in-Patient Rehab Program Help My Case?” First I have to ask you, “Why are you going to rehab?” In my nearly 30 years of experienc...

  • “How can I avoid Jail on a 2nd or 3rd DUI?” The best way to avoid jail time on a repeat DUI is to beat your DUI. Of course charges don’t...

  • “Can I avoid Jail if I get another DUI?” If you get a REPEAT DUI in FL within a certain amount of time of a PRIOR DUI then you face a min...

  • Thank you for asking me “Can I be convicted with only circumstantial evidence?” Yes.......... Well that was another quick Webisode 🙂 Bu...

  • Thank you for asking me “Can I be arrested with only circumstantial evidence?” Yes.......... Well that was a quick Webisode 🙂 In order...

  • Thank you for asking me “What is Circumstantial Evidence?” Direct evidence is something, or someone, that supports the truth of an assert...

  • Thank you for asking me “What’s the difference between a “No Contest” and a Guilty Plea?” As usual, it depends. Sometimes there’s no diff...

  • Thank you for asking me “What is a “No Contest” plea?” Noting that procedures and time frames vary from State to State, if you get arrest...

  • Thank you for asking me “What happens to my Case if my Plea is Withdrawn?” The purpose of your plea is to close your case, and the purpos...

  • Thank you for asking me “What do I have to do to Withdraw my Plea?” And the answer is “it depends”... If you want to withdraw your plea B...

  • Thank you for asking me “If I accept a Plea Can I Change my Mind?” When you “take a plea” what happens is that the Judge accepts your kno...

  • Thank you for asking me “What can I do if I don’t like the Plea that I’m being Offered?” The first thing that you’ve gotta understand is...

  • Thank you for asking me “Can I be forced into accepting a Plea?” Legally the answer is “no”, but practically, “yeah”. Here’s the deal wit...

  • Thank you for asking me “Why isn’t my Plea Bargain better?” In theory, plea bargains include accommodations from both sides... the prosec...

  • Thank you for asking me “What is a Plea Bargain?” The text book answer is: A plea bargain is an agreement in a criminal case between the...

  • Thank you for asking me “How can I stop my PO from calling my employer?” Unless waived by the Court, being employed is a standard conditi...

  • Thank you for asking me “How can I change my case Jury trial to a Bench Trial, or visa verse?” In some ways criminal cases are like civil...

  • Thank you for asking me “Is it better to have a Bench or a Jury Trial?” First off you have to have a choice in the matter. There’s some c...

  • Thank you for asking me “What’s the difference between a Bench and a Jury Trial?” All trials - Bench or Jury - result in a verdict once a...

  • Thank you for asking me “If someone files a Police Report against me can I add my side of the story?” The answer is yes, but, just becaus...

  • Thank you for asking me “What is the Internet Crimes Complaint Center / “IC3"?” IC3 (found at: www.ic3.gov ) is the FBI’s online Internet...

  • Thank you for asking me “What can I do about a Bogus Facebook Account with my Profile?” I’ve personally had this happen to me more than o...

  • Thank you for asking me “What happens if I’m charged with “MIP” / “Minor in Possession” but I live out of State?” The good news, if there...

  • Thank you for asking me “What are the penalties for a “MIP” / “Minor in Possession” Case?” In FL Possession of Alcohol by a Minor is alwa...

  • Thank you for asking me “How do I Beat a “MIP” / “Minor in Possession” Case? There are standard defenses that we use in all criminal case...

  • Thank you for asking me “What is a “MIP” / “Minor in Possession” charge? F.S. 562.111 makes it a crime for anyone under 21 to be in posse...

  • Thank you for asking me “If I get Arrested in FL but I live out of State do I still have to come to Court?” The answer is... “it depends”...

  • Thank you for asking me “What is Tampering with Evidence”? In Florida Tampering with physical evidence is a 3rd degree felony, punishable...

  • Thank you for asking me “Can I erase my Social Media after I’ve been Arrested”? So you’re driving home from a night of partying with frie...

  • Thank you for asking me “Can I avoid charges if I wipe my hard drive or destroy my cell phone”? Let’s say that you’re worried about your...

  • Thank you for asking me “Can my web browser history be used against me”? Noting that I am a technological-T-Rex, it doesn’t take either a...

  • Thank you for asking me “Can my messages, texts or photos be used against me as evidence”? Assuming they were lawfully acquired then yes,...

  • Thank you for asking me “How can my Social Media be used against me as Evidence”? Real easily. That’s the answer. Your social media can b...

  • Thank you for asking me “How can my computer be used against me as Evidence”? First off, you should know that your computer is a potentia...

  • Thank you for asking me “How can a Cop search my Cell Phone”? The United States Supreme Court has ruled that for 4th Amendment Search and...

  • Thank you for asking me “Do I have to Unlock or give Police my phone’s pass code”? Hell - No. For the same reasons that you don’t have to...

  • Thank you for asking me “How can my smart phone be used against me as Evidence”? First off, you should know that your cell phone is a pot...

  • Thank you for asking me “What is Electronic Evidence”? Evidence comes in many forms and can be categorized in many ways. For instance evi...

  • Thank you for asking me “What is Proof “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt””? This, is an excellent question. The textbook definition of reasonabl...

  • Thank you for asking me “How much time can I get for Possessing Cocaine in FL?” Possession of any amount of cocaine is a…

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  • Do I have to be “Captaining” (at the helm) a boat to get a BUI” Most DUIs are easy. Whomever was driving gets popped.…

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  • HaberPA / Michael A. Haber, Esq. is giving away free copes if the U.S. Constitution. To get yours: 1) Just go to HaberPA's VideoFAQ…

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  • Thank you for asking me “What is the Difference between Self-Defense & SYG?” There are three main differences between self-defense and Stand Your Ground:…

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