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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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What is Criminal Solicitation in FL? To solicit means to “ask earnestly or to try to induce the person that you are soliciting to…
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What is Criminal Attempt in FL? In FL you commit the crime of “attempt” where 1) You do some act toward committing a crime…
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What is an Accessory After the Fact Under Florida Statute 777.03, the crime of Accessory After the Fact is committed when a person maintains,…
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What is the “Principal Theory” in Criminal Law? In criminal law parlance a principal is someone who helps another to either commit or to…
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Can Fleeing to Elude be Enhanced from a 3 degree felony? Yes. If you Flee & Elude while a law enforcement officer has his…
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What is Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer? Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer (or, “Fleeing & Eluding” or “F&E”) occurs where…
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How does Law Enforcement give FST’s on a Boat? FST’s, or “field sobriety tests”, are a series of abnormal exercises, the results of which…
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Absent the most serious of cases, where someone under the age of 18 is arrested Florida carves out separate rules and a specific procedure…
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Criminal Defense in State Court can be neatly broken in the following categories: Felonies, Misdemeanors, Ordinance Violations and Infractions, and Michael A. Haber, P.A.…
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Sentencing occurs after a finding of guilt has been made (be it by a Judge or a Jury, after a trial or by way…
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Being on probation / community control / house arrest is an alternative to incarceration. It is a gift of sorts, albeit it is given…
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Michael A. Haber, Esq. has been licensed to practice federal law in the Southern District of Florida since 1994 and remains in good standing.…
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Michael A. Haber, Esq. has been licensed to practice federal law in the Southern District of Florida since 1994 and remains in good standing.…
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Michael A. Haber, Esq. has represented hundreds of folks who have been accused of DUI and BUI in a variety of settings and by…
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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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Can I Catch My Own Stone Crab in FL? Yes. You are free to catch, cook and consume your own Stone Crab in FL,…
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Can I Catch My Own Lobster in FL? Yes. You are free to catch, cook and consume your own lobster in FL, but you…
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What is a Safety Inspection Decal? In a vessel safety check you are required to demonstrate compliance with state and federal boating safety requirements.…
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“Where can I buy a Fishing License in FL and how much do they Cost?” The easiest place to buy a Fishing License is…
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Do I need a Fishing License to Fish in Florida? Unless you fall into an exemption, whether you are a FL resident or a…
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What are the penalties for BUI in FL? BUI penalties are very similar to DUI penalties, the main differences surround driver license and community…
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How does BUI differ from DUI? BUI and DUI are very similar offenses. In fact the elements of the crime that the government must…
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What is BUI” BUI, stands for Boating Under the Influence. F.S. 327.25 contains the BUI Law in FL. It is almost identical to FL’s…
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What are No Wake / Idle Zones and why should I slow down? "Idle Speed, No Wake" Zones are designated areas where vessels must…
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Manatee Zones: What are they and why should you slow down? The manatee is Florida’s official State marine mammal. Manatees are large aquatic relative…
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What is a Vessel / Boating Safety Check? In a vessel safety check you are required to demonstrate compliance with state and federal boating…
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Does the 4 Amendment Apply to me on the Water? The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is the part of the Bill of…
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Do I need a License to Operate a Vessel in FL? No. Unlike for cars, there is no “boating license” in FL. But, if…
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“What is the difference between a Boating Citation and a Traffic Citation?” Let’s start with the similarities: Both boating and traffic citations are notices…
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“Are there any Defenses to a Battery Charge”? Above and beyond both the standard pretrial mechanisms that we defense lawyers employ to try to…
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“What is the crime of “Battery”? The crime of Battery can be as simple as an “intentional and unlawful touching” or as complex as…
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“How can I find out what’s going on in a pending case?” The best way to find out what’s going on is to ask…
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“What is a Furlough and am I entitled to one?” In the criminal law context a furlough is a temporary release from custody. It…
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“How Much will it Cost to Defend my Case?” On the issue of legal fees, every lawyer charges according to their own business plan.…
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“What is the Difference between a Prostitute and an Escort?” Simply put, "Escorting" is lawful and "Prostitution" is not. Escorts are paid for having…
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“What Happens if I pick up a New Case while I’m out on Bond?” It’s a standard condition of every bond that you not…
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“How can I be Arrested when there’s No Evidence?” Here’s the scoop... You may or may not appreciate the evidence, and there may or…
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“Why does my Expunged Criminal Case show up on a Background Check”? The fact is that it doesn't much matter where you were arrested,…
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“What is a Docket Sounding / Pretrial Conference / Status Conference”? There are 20 Judicial Circuits and 67 Counties in Florida, and while they…
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“Do I have to Pay a Civil Demand Letter after being caught Shoplifting?” In Florida, retailers are authorized by statute (F.S. 772.11) to seek…
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“How can I get a Driver License After a DUI Arrest in FL?” When you are arrested for DMVDUI in FL the cops actually…
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“Can I Fly or Get on an Airplane with a Warrant”? Absent a crystal ball no one (lawyer or otherwise) can tell you whether…
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You can only travel while serving a community base sanction (Probation / Community Control / Parole) with the permission of the Court. Your PO…
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Thank you for asking me “What is a Terry Stop?” Terry Stops are also known as “Stop and Frisks”... and in FL they are…
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Thank you for asking “What is the Exclusionary Rule and how can the Cops sidestep it?” The Exclusionary Rule is a court-created remedy and…
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Thank you for asking me “What is a Field Interrogation?” Field interrogation refers to the common practice of asking questions of citizens who are…
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Thank you for asking me “What are the “Fruits of the Poisonous Tree”?” The “fruit of the poisonous tree” is a legal doctrine which…
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Thank you for asking me “What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence?” A motion to suppress is a formal, written request that a judge…
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The answer to this question, like many answers in the criminal defense arena is... “it depends”. All things equal, a stop for a traffic…
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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…
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