Criminal Defense Blog

July 2, 2021

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

July 2, 2021

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

June 29, 2021

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.

June 2, 2021

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

June 2, 2021

Learn more about misdemeanors in Florida, penalties, and options for record expungement.

May 11, 2021

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

May 11, 2021

Healthcare fraud is complex and aggressively prosecuted.

May 5, 2021

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.

April 9, 2021

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.

March 23, 2021

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.

February 21, 2021

Having an arrest on your record can negatively impact job and educational opportunities, as well as some loans, which is why it’s crucial to seek to seal your record or pursue expungement.

January 21, 2021

If you or a loved one has been charged with drug transportation, often the next best step to take is to talk to a criminal defense lawyer. The cost of fines combined with the cost of having a conviction on your record can be detrimental.

December 28, 2020

We have laid out some of the most common types of theft and what the potential consequences may be.

November 23, 2020

Ever wondered what the police are really looking for when conducting a sobriety test? Here are the 4 main points from our Miami defense attorneys.

November 13, 2020

Since Florida has a longstanding Implied Consent Law, you may face some pretty serious consequences for refusing a breathalyzer test.