Questions answered by Michael Adam Haber

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What is the most jail time for unpaid court cost???

Michael's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

You cannot go to jail for not paying court costs. You can be thrown into collects, have your license suspended and get a criminal order against...

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What do I do?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

This is a tough question. Your situation concerns a defendable concept called "constructive" possession. "Constructive" possession means that...

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Charges on a background check

Michael's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

This is not a criminal defense question. No lawyer can tell you how thoroughly some other person / entity will go in conducting a background...

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Can I get a early termination of community control based on a debilitating disease (multiple sclerosis)?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

Your prior violation mitigates strongly against any form of relief but does not necessary preclude it. The bottom line is that you can ask and...

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If the state violates the speedy trial rule would a plea agreement sentence then be deemed illegal and appealable?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

The sentence is legal. But if what you have proffered is true then you may still have a Rule 3.850 motion for ineffective assistance of counsel. ...

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I had a DUI on Oct. 2009. 2nd in 10 years.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

Unfortunately yes you do. There is no way around this requirement. You are free to call the good folks at DMV in Tallahassee...

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Can I modify my Community Control on my Felony case?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

You are 100% entitled to ask. Just know that the judge is also 100% entitled to say "No". Often times the difference maker is the lawyer...

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I am on a violation for a third degree felony. violated with felony. what can I expect when go to court?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

You cannot get more than 1 year of probation for a simple battery. It is legally impossible. The maximum penalty possible for "simple battery" is...

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IN 2006 I GOT A TICKET FOR DWLS AND WAS CHARGED OF BEING A HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER IN 2007.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

I am not an appellate lawyer and you did not list this as an appeals question (which you should do); however I suspect that you are out of luck and...

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Can i have an armed burglary espunged after 10 years..i was also classified as a youthful offender

Michael's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

No. Armed burglary cannot be expunged. It is a disqualified offense. I cannot advise you as to the "why" of your case disposition without...

Michael Adam Haber's Answers (42948)

What is the most jail time for unpaid court cost???

What do I do?

Charges on a background check

Can I get a early termination of community control based on a debilitating disease (multiple sclerosis)?

If the state violates the speedy trial rule would a plea agreement sentence then be deemed illegal and appealable?

I had a DUI on Oct. 2009. 2nd in 10 years.

Can I modify my Community Control on my Felony case?

I am on a violation for a third degree felony. violated with felony. what can I expect when go to court?

IN 2006 I GOT A TICKET FOR DWLS AND WAS CHARGED OF BEING A HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER IN 2007.

Can i have an armed burglary espunged after 10 years..i was also classified as a youthful offender