Being charged with a crime in Broward County doesn’t mean you’ll be convicted. In fact, with the right defense, many criminal cases get dismissed—sometimes before they even reach trial.
Here’s how an experienced Broward criminal defense lawyer fights to protect your record, your rights, and your future.
🔹 Step 1: Break Down the Arrest
The first thing we do? Analyze the stop, the arrest, and the evidence for errors.
✅ We look for:
Lack of probable cause
Illegal search and seizure
Faulty witness ID
Miranda violations
If the State violated your rights, we file a motion to suppress—which can result in key evidence being thrown out.
📌 Related: How a Fort Lauderdale DUI Lawyer Can Suppress a Bad Stop
🔹 Step 2: File a Motion to Dismiss
If the State’s case is legally or factually weak, we may file a motion to dismiss before trial.
This is common in cases involving:
Stand Your Ground (self-defense)
Weak or uncorroborated testimony
No possession or control of drugs/weapons
Speedy trial violations
🧠 A dismissal means you walk free—without ever facing a jury.
Florida law provides several legal avenues for challenging criminal charges before trial. For example, a motion to dismiss under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190 allows a defendant to ask the court to dismiss a case when the facts don’t support prosecution.
🔹 Step 3: Negotiate From a Position of Strength
Not every case gets dismissed. But by showing the State we’re willing to file motions and go to trial, we often secure:
📉 Reduced charges (e.g., from felony to misdemeanor)
🤝 Deferred prosecution or diversion
❌ Withhold of adjudication (which may allow record sealing)
📌 Related: Sealing and Expungement Options After a Case Ends
✅ Why Hire a Broward Criminal Defense Lawyer Early?
Timing matters. The earlier you hire a lawyer, the better your chance of:
Securing pre-filing dismissals
Preserving surveillance footage and key evidence
Controlling how the case develops from the start
At Michael White, P.A., we’ve defended thousands of clients across Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Plantation, and all of Broward County.
📞 Facing Charges in Broward? Don’t Wait for Things to Get Worse.
📞 Call today for a free consultationwith a Broward criminal defense lawyer who fights for dismissal first—and trial second.
🙋♂️ What People Ask About Broward Criminal Defense
Q1: Can my criminal case be dismissed before trial?
✅ Yes—if your lawyer finds constitutional violations, weak evidence, or procedural errors, the judge may dismiss the case before trial.
Q2: What’s the difference between a motion to suppress and motion to dismiss?
⚖️ Suppression removes illegal evidence. Dismissal ends the entire case.
Q3: Will hiring a lawyer early make a difference?
📆 Absolutely. Early legal intervention can stop charges from being filed or help you enter a diversion program.
Q4: What if I’m innocent but the State won’t drop the case?
🧠 Your lawyer can push for trial or file strategic motions to expose flaws in the case.
Q5: Can I seal or expunge my record after my case is dismissed?
📁 Yes. In most cases, a dismissal makes you eligible to expunge the charge completely.