Criminal Defense

Stay safe this Thanksgiving weekend; avoid driving under the influence.

Depending on the details of the case, you may face either misdemeanor or felony charges

If you have violated your probation, here is what you can expect.

Unfortunately, false accusations of domestic violence happen frequently. This puts the accused individual’s future at risk.

In Florida, trafficking in fentanyl is illegal, and a conviction carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment and high fines. Read on for more.

Having a warrant out for your arrest is incredibly stressful. Hager & Schwartz can help.

Criminal penalties increase significantly for each new DUI offense.

Officers may use one-leg stand tests, walk and turn tests, and HGN tests to judge a driver’s sobriety.

In serious cases, juveniles can be waived to the adult criminal system.

Understand cases of hard and soft fraud, as well as what penalties you may be facing if you’re convicted.

Penalties significantly increase when you are charged with a felony instead of a misdemeanor.

Sometimes hit and runs are unpreventable. But if you are the driver and are thinking about leaving the scene of an accident, follow these tips to make sure you don't face more trouble down the road.

Cultivation and manufacturing of an illegal or illicit substance is an area that has vastly expanded its penalties and statutes over the last few decades. Here’s what you need to know on the issue.

Being convicted of an offense like drug transportation can result in serious ramifications. States like Florida, in particular, have a low tolerance for these types of crimes.

Each state has different laws, penalties, and rules about drugs and controlled substances. Florida has traditionally been more strict than other states when it comes to criminal charges relating to controlled substances.