Criminal Defense Blog

February 3, 2022

If you attend college in Florida, you should read this.

February 3, 2022

If you are a Florida college student facing Title IX charges, you need an attorney.

January 4, 2022

The Miranda Warning informs you of extremely important rights you have when detained by police.

January 3, 2022

Police are required to have probable cause to make an arrest; they cannot have reasonable suspicion alone.

January 3, 2022

If you have an active arrest or bench warrant, you need to know.

December 8, 2021

COVID relief fraud can be prosecuted under various federal statutes. These crimes are generally felonies, which means you can be imprisoned. Read on for more.

December 2, 2021

If you are charged with holiday DUI in Miami, give us a call.

December 2, 2021

The criminal defense lawyers at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. clear up the question of the difference between assault and battery, and when they constitute domestic violence in Miami, FL.

November 3, 2021

Even if the alleged victim wants to drop the charges, they cannot make that decision. Learn more about when domestic violence charges can be dropped.

November 3, 2021

When it comes to recording public police activity, here’s what you should know.

October 1, 2021

A type of prescription pill fraud referred to as ‘doctor shopping’ has been happening more frequently in recent years.

October 1, 2021

Breaking federal laws can lead to severe criminal penalties.

September 3, 2021

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

September 3, 2021

Sobriety checkpoints are a common occurrence over holiday weekends. Make sure you know your rights if you encounter a DUI stop.

July 2, 2021

Sex crimes are aggressively prosecuted in the state of Florida.