Recent Posts in the Criminal Defense Category

• How the Concept of Search Could Impact Your Case
  Apr 19, 2018
  In order to convict you of a crime, prosecutors and accusers must be able to show, beyond all reasonable doubt, that you committed the act you’re ...
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• What You Need to Know About Disorderly Conduct Charges
  Dec 28, 2017
  Disorderly conduct can be a vague-sounding term if you’re unfamiliar with criminal law. In some places, it’s also known as a “breach of the peace.” ...
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• Hager & Schwartz Secures Not Guilty Verdicts for All 6 Client Charges
  Dec 4, 2017
  Hager & Schwartz, P.A. and our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers are known for taking on challenging cases for our clients and fighting with ...
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• Why You Still Need an Attorney for a Misdemeanor Offense
  Nov 21, 2017
  When it comes to crime, our criminal justice system prosecutes defendants with offenses classified as misdemeanors or felonies. Although felonies are ...
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• Civil Asset Forfeiture: What You Need to Know
  Jan 26, 2017
  Civil asset forfeiture, a tactic used by law enforcement to seize money and property from individuals under suspicion of being involved in a crime, ...
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• Florida's Medical Marijuana Law: What it Means to Criminal Law
  Dec 6, 2016
  Last month, Florida became the 26 th state to enact medical marijuana legislation when voters approved Amendment 2. Backed by over 70% of voters, the ...
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• Concerns Remain Over Chemical Field Tests & Drug Crime Cases
  Nov 23, 2016
  Over the past several years, law enforcement agencies have received criticism over field drug testing and the lack of training officers receive to use ...
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• When Can Police Search Your Vehicle?
  Oct 6, 2016
  Because the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unlawful searches and seizures, law enforcement officers are required to ...
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