Criminal Defense Blog

Breaking federal laws can lead to severe criminal penalties.

It’s important to know when the police are within their right to make a warrantless search.

Sex crimes are aggressively prosecuted in the state of Florida.

Even if you have not exited the store, you can be accused of shoplifting.

Concealed carry is legal in Florida for individuals who have the proper licenses.

In Florida, police officers can stop and frisk someone if they have probable cause to believe that the individual was involved in a crime. Read on for more.

If you leave the scene of an accident, you can face severe penalties depending on the damage caused.

Probation violations are typically technical or substantive. Make sure you know the difference.

Although circumstances exist in which police officers need a warrant to make an arrest, there are situations when they don't. Read on for more.

We are pleased to announce that Attorney Brett M. Schwartz has joined The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100. Read more on our blog about this honor.

Self-defense, defense of others, and defense of property may be justified when you are protecting yourself or someone else from imminent harm. Read on for more.