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Video Frequently Asked Questions By Attorney Michael A Haber
Video answers to frequently asked questions by attorney Michael A. Haber.
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Thank you for asking me “What is Self-Defense?” Unlike Stand Your Ground, which is a motion seeking immunity from prosecution, self-defense is an affirmative…
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Thank you for asking me “What is “Reasonable Force” under Stand Your Ground / SYG” The question isn’t “what is reasonable force”; the question…
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Thank you for asking me “Can you use Stand Your Ground in any Criminal Case?” No. Stand Your Ground only applies to cases where…
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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 “What do I do if I can’t make payments to my lawyer?” If you’re making payments to your lawyer…
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Thank you for asking me “Why does DUI appear on my Background Check when I got a “Wet Reckless?” So... You were arrested for…
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Thank you for asking me “What can I do if my Prosecutor won’t Plea Bargain with me?” Practical realities (such as internal office policies,…
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Thank you for asking me “What can I do if my Judge was an A-hole?” Okay let’s start here. Judge’s are people too, and…
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Thank you for asking me “What kind of questions will I be asked as a potential Juror?” Jury selection, or “voir dire” usually begins…
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Thank you for asking me “How does Jury Selection work? / What are the Mechanics of Voir Dire?” Every jurisdiction (meaning each individual State…
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Thank you for asking me “What should I do if a Detective wants to Question Meg?” This is America and you are pretty much…
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Thank you for asking me “Do I need to testify at a Stand Your Ground / SYG Hearing?” Except in the rarest of instances…
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Thank you for asking me “What happens at a Stand Your Ground / SYG Hearing?” If you were arrested but you reasonably believe that…
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Thank you for asking me “How do I use SYG as a Defense to Prosecution?” Stand Your Ground (SYG) is a pretrial motion that…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Stand Your Ground?” Stand Your Ground (SYG) is a pretrial motion that seeks a Court Order granting…
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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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Thank you for asking me “What is a “Wet Reckless?” “Wet Reckless” is not a crime in FL. Rather, “Wet Reckless” is a term…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Reckless Driving in FL?” Reckless Driving is a criminal traffic offense. It may look and smell like…
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Thank you for asking me “When can I drive with a FL Hardship / BPO Driver License?” So you have to drop-off or pick-up…
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Thank you for asking me “Is anyone Disqualified from Serving as a Juror in FL?” The answer is yes: In FL certain individuals and…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Voir Dire / Jury Selection?” Before I explain the jury selection process here’s a quick etymology lesson:…
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Thank you for asking me “Can a Cop Search my Car even if I say NO?” Can they? Yes. On the roadside a cop…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Thank you for asking me “What do I do if I am Sexting with a Minor and then the Parent wants Money?” So you…
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“Sexting” is generally defined as electronically sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photographs or images. Consenting adults can lawfully share sexually explicit messages,…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Knowing Transmission of a STD?” STD’s are sexually transmitted diseases, and under F.S. 384.24, the crime of…
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Thank you for asking me “How do you Represent Guilty People?” Criminal Defense Lawyering 101: Never ask your client if they are guilty. Why?…
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Thank you for asking me “Are all of your Client Criminals”? The answer is no. Just because my client’s are accused of committing various…
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Thank you for asking me “What happens if I get bounced-out of Drug Court in FL?” Just like with any diversion program, if you…
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Thank you for asking me “What is “Drug Court”?” In a nutshell, Drug Court is a1n alternative that offers eligible drug offenders an opportunity…
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Thank you for asking me “What is the difference between Actual and Constructive Possession in FL?” Actual Possession occurs where a person is aware…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Disorderly Intoxication / Conduct in FL?” We’ve all heard the terms disorderly intoxication or disorderly conduct, but…
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Thank you for asking me “What is the difference between Possession and Possession with Intent to Sell in FL?” Simply stated: The Difference between…
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Thank you for asking me “How can I avoid a Trafficking Minimum Mandatory Sentence in FL?” The main distinguishing characteristic of a minimum mandatory…
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Thank you for asking me “How is Weight Calculated for Drug Trafficking Charges?” This is an excellent question and it has a simple, although…
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Thank you for asking me “What Drugs can I get charged for Trafficking in in FL?” The list of controlled substances - a/k/a illegal…
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Thank you for asking me “How much time can I get for Possessing Opiates in FL?” Possession of any amount of Opiates without a…
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Thank you for asking me “How much time can I get for Possessing Marijuana in FL?” In Florida Possession of Marijuana can either be…
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Thank you for asking me “What is the difference between Drug Possession and Trafficking in FL?” In FL "possession" is defined as "having, holding…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Loitering or Prowling in FL?” F.S. 856.021 is the Loitering and Prowling statute. In order to be…
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Thank you for asking me “How do you Impersonate a Law Enforcement Officer in FL?” F.S. 843.08 makes it a crime for you to…
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Thank you for asking me “Can I use Force to Defend Myself against an Unlawful Arrest? ” In Florida you are never permitted to…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Resisting Arrest in FL? ” Resisting arrest can occur in one of two ways: either with or…
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Thank you for asking me “What happens if I give False Information to a Cop?” While FL does not have an “Obstruction of Justice”…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Obstruction of Justice in FL?” In Florida there is no crime called “Obstruction of Justice”. Instead, in…
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