Criminal Defense Blog

January 4, 2017

In the state of Florida, Section 316.1932, which is commonly referred to as Florida's Implied Consent Law, explains that any person who accepts the privilege to drive in Florida gives his or her consent to submit to breath or urine tests (those which are lawful) to determine his or her blood or breath alcohol content.

December 20, 2016

Florida criminal defense attorneys discuss the country's broken public defender system and why working with private counsel is wise.

December 8, 2016

Florida law enforcement agencies are seeing successful results by issuing civil citations to juveniles rather than arresting them.

November 28, 2016

Charged with a fourth DUI? Miami criminal lawyers at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. provide the information you need!

October 26, 2016

Miami authorities are preparing for an increase in Halloween crimes. Learn more on our blog!

September 27, 2016

In Florida, one of the most common strategies of fighting a criminal charge is entering into a plea bargain.

September 1, 2016

Miami DUI lawyers from Hager & Schwartz, P.A. discuss increased DUI enforcement during Labor Day weekend. Call the firm for a FREE evaluation of your case.

July 19, 2016

Our Miami criminal defense lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list of 2016.

July 6, 2016

July brought with it a number of new laws and changes to Florida's criminal code. Read more about them here!

June 28, 2016

If you plan to drink this Fourth of July weekend, please do not drive a car, motorcycle, boat, or any other motor vehicle!

May 17, 2016

We are pleased to announce that our Miami criminal defense team at Hager & Schwartz, P.A., through hard work and dedication, has been named to the 2016 Florida Legal Elite.

March 18, 2016

To help you understand your rights against an illegal search or seizure, our Miami criminal defense lawyers have provided helpful information.

January 25, 2016

Amongst all the states, Florida is one of the toughest when it comes to punishing sex offenders and predators.

October 8, 2015

Miami DUI lawyers at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. discuss Florida's implied consent law and what it means for drivers who have been stopped for DUI.

August 10, 2015

A cheap and widely available new designer drug called flakka has exploded in popularity in Broward County. Contact our Miami firm for assistance with drug charges.