Posts in 2015

Nov 18 Will Broward County Lower the Penalties for Drug Crimes?

Recently, commissioners of Broward County voted in favor of lowering penalties for the possession of marijuana . The Vice Mayor of ...

Nov 09 The Penalties for Internet-Based Criminal Activity

A news story states that Florida takes second place for the state with the most internet-based criminal activity in the nation. In ...

Oct 26 How Can DUI Charges or Convictions Affect Your Job?

Driving under the influence is a crime that can have many negative consequences for people who have been accused and/or convicted. ...

Oct 20 Will the Possession of Marijuana Be Considered a Civil Fine Rather Than a Misdemeanor?

On November 10, 2015, a final hearing regarding the charges and penalties for the possession of marijuana will take place. ...

May 15 Broward County Reports Highest Number of Hate Crimes Per Year

Overall, the number of hate crimes has been decreasing in the last decade or so. One case in 2012, a man from Port St. Joe shot ...

Apr 10 John Hager and Brett Schwartz Named 2015 Legal Elite Award Winners

The title of 2015 Florida Legal Elite has been awarded to our lead attorneys, Brett Schwartz and John Hager. Winners are chosen ...