The age of consent is the difference between a fun evening and a criminal charge. Find out the age of consent in Florida by reading this Broward criminal defense blog post.

Sex offenders must register to the sex offender registry, but what happens when they break the rules? Read this Broward sex crimes blog post for the answer.

Do you know about the sex offender registry in Florida? If not, this Broward criminal defense blog post will explain how the registry will impact you.

Intoxication and poor choices go together, but is drinking a viable defense in sexual assault cases? Read this Broward criminal defense blog post to find out!

Read our blog or contact Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today to learn what type of fireworks are illegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Attorney John Hager and Attorney Brett Schwartz were both named as 2019 Super Lawyers® members. Visit our blog to learn more.

Threatening someone may seem harmless, but could it result in criminal charges? This Broward criminal defense blog post has the answer!

Someone who hits someone else can be criminally charged with battery, but what if the attack was in self-defense? Check out this Broward assault and battery blog post to see if self-defense can result in criminal charges.

It's important to understand the legal definition of a deadly weapon. Check out our criminal assault blog post to learn more.

Aggravated assault is a much more serious charge than common assault. Therefore, it's important to understand the potential penalties for this charge.

When it comes to interactions with the police, knowledge and etiquette goes a long way. In this post, a Florida criminal defense attorney gives you the general do’s and don’ts of when an officer pulls you over.

Is “I didn’t know they were underage” a valid defense for sex crimes involving a minor? Find out in this Hager & Schwartz’s blog post.

What do festivals, spring break, and alcohol have in common: they can all lead to instances of public nudity. Therefore, it’s important to identify how and when a Florida police officer can charge someone for public nudity.

Fort Lauderdale white collar crime attorneys at Hager & Schwartz explain money laundering and “dirty money.”

Convictions of sexual misconduct can lead to severe penalties; therefore, you should know about these Florida sex laws!