Florida Criminal Defense Blog

Read our blog or contact Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today to learn what type of fireworks are illegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Attorney John Hager and Attorney Brett Schwartz were both named as 2019 Super Lawyers® members. Visit our blog to learn more.

Threatening someone may seem harmless, but could it result in criminal charges? This Broward criminal defense blog post has the answer!

Someone who hits someone else can be criminally charged with battery, but what if the attack was in self-defense? Check out this Broward assault and battery blog post to see if self-defense can result in criminal charges.

It's important to understand the legal definition of a deadly weapon. Check out our criminal assault blog post to learn more.

Aggravated assault is a much more serious charge than common assault. Therefore, it's important to understand the potential penalties for this charge.

When it comes to interactions with the police, knowledge and etiquette goes a long way. In this post, a Florida criminal defense attorney gives you the general do’s and don’ts of when an officer pulls you over.

Is “I didn’t know they were underage” a valid defense for sex crimes involving a minor? Find out in this Hager & Schwartz’s blog post.

What do festivals, spring break, and alcohol have in common: they can all lead to instances of public nudity. Therefore, it’s important to identify how and when a Florida police officer can charge someone for public nudity.

Fort Lauderdale white collar crime attorneys at Hager & Schwartz explain money laundering and “dirty money.”

Convictions of sexual misconduct can lead to severe penalties; therefore, you should know about these Florida sex laws!

Read our blog or contact our Fort Lauderdale prescription drug crime lawyers at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today to learn about the penalties for prescription drug offenses in Florida.

False accusations of sexual assault can be devastating to the accused, so why do people make false accusations? In this post, we will talk about the psychology behind false accusations.

When we think of Miranda rights, we typically picture our favorite crime drama hero monologuing while they put someone in handcuffs. However, your Miranda rights are more than just a gimmick on tv.

Read our blog or contact our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. to today learn about the most common illegal internet search terms and can lead to an arrest.