Criminal Defense

Arrested while visiting Florida? Hager & Schwartz can help.

It depends on the catfish’s intent.

If you have one or more prior felonies on your record, you could be looking at enhanced penalties if you’re convicted of another crime. Read on for more.

Florida police can usually seize this evidence one way or another.

Here’s what you should know about your rights when interacting with Florida police.

Our Volusia attorneys explain the entrapment defense.

Our Daytona Beach lawyers explain accomplice liability.

Learn more about being charged with the same crime twice.

Tense situations can sometimes lead to disagreements getting out of hand and escalating to the point of assault.

Learn more about the kind of evidence prosecutors typically present in these cases.

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

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

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

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