An airport arrest feels different than an arrest anywhere else. At Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), everything is faster, louder, and more public. You are surrounded by uniformed officers, TSA personnel, cameras, and crowds that keep moving while your world suddenly stops. Even when the underlying allegation is a mistake…
Florida’s waterways, hunting grounds, and natural preserves attract millions of residents and visitors each year. Whether you’re fishing off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, hunting in the Everglades, or enjoying a day on your boat in Broward County, encounters with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers are more…
If you’re involved in a domestic dispute in Southeast Florida, you’ll need to understand that a number of the questions police ask at the scene are part of a risk assessment that is mandated by law. The answers could determine whether you spend the night in jail, are granted bond,…
Fort Lauderdale is built for a good time. The beach is walkable, the nightlife is packed, and you can go from poolside to rooftop to late night tacos without ever moving your car. That convenience is also why visitors get arrested here so often. A quick weekend can turn into…
You’re running late for your flight. You grab your favorite carry-on bag (the same one you took to the shooting range last weekend) and rush to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). As you place it on the TSA conveyor belt, your heart sinks. The screener’s face changes. Security is called.…
Facing a Broward domestic violence arrest is one of the most stressful and consequential situations a person can encounter. The allegations alone can upend your life, threatening your freedom, your reputation, your career, and your relationships with your children. In many cases, the accusations are the primary evidence against you.…
When law enforcement responds to a domestic violence call in Fort Lauderdale, FL, officers often have no choice but to make an arrest — even if the alleged victim doesn’t want to press charges. This is due to Florida’s mandatory arrest statute, one of the most stringent in the nation.…
Fort Lauderdale’s beaches, nightlife, and year-round sunshine attract millions of visitors annually. From spring breakers to business travelers, tourists flock to Broward County to enjoy everything South Florida has to offer. But what happens when a vacation takes an unexpected turn—when a night out results in an arrest, or a…
When travelers are arrested for bringing a firearm through security at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), they often focus solely on the criminal charges they’re facing. What many don’t realize until it’s too late is that they’re actually confronting two separate legal battles: state criminal prosecution under Florida law and…
As a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney who regularly represents clients facing domestic violence charges, I often hear variations of the same anguished statement: “I didn’t mean to hurt them.” It’s a deeply human reaction—the immediate regret following an incident that has spiraled out of control, leaving both the alleged…