Criminal Defense Blog
Learn when evidence can be excluded in Florida criminal cases and how Hager & Schwartz, P.A., challenges unlawful police conduct.
Arrested in Florida? Hager & Schwartz, P.A. explains first appearance hearings, bond, and release. Read our blog for more.
Can charges be dropped before filing in Florida? Learn when cases are rejected, what prosecutors review, and how early defense may help.
Learn what happens after a felony arrest in Florida, from booking to trial. Understand the process, timelines, and what to expect next.
Can mental health be used as a defense in a criminal case? Learn how Florida law treats insanity, competency, and sentencing mitigation.
Learn how insurance fraud investigations in Florida work, including SIU reviews, recorded statements, and when charges may follow.
Digital search warrants play a major role in sex crime cases. Learn how devices are searched, common warrant flaws, and how defense lawyers challenge digital evidence.
Failed to appear for a theft charge in Volusia County? Understand local court consequences, potential penalties, and how a defense attorney can help.
Will a petit theft charge affect your job in Daytona Beach? Learn what employers may see on background checks, arrest vs. conviction, and next steps
Learn how drug trafficking in Florida is defined by weight, the penalties involved, and why early legal guidance in Daytona, FL, can influence your case.
Learn when drug charges become federal, how agencies like the DEA get involved, and why early defense matters. Visit our blog to read more.
Illegally obtained evidence may lead to drug charges being dropped in Florida. Learn how suppression motions can protect your rights in Daytona Beach.
We are proud to share that our own John Hager was quoted in a recent article by Fox News – “Father-to-be wakes from coma, […]
Learn how confidential informants are used in Florida drug cases, the risks of entrapment, and how a lawyer can challenge unreliable testimony.
Learn what Florida’s open container law means, who it applies to, and how a simple citation can impact your driver’s license. Read our blog for more.
