Last updated November 2025
🚨 Bad Arrest? You Might Have More Leverage Than You Think
If you were mistreated, manhandled, or falsely accused during an arrest in Fort Lauderdale, don’t assume the police report tells the whole story. Many people facing criminal charges had their rights violated — and don’t realize it could be the key to getting the case dismissed.
At Michael White, P.A., we aggressively investigate and expose police misconduct — because a bad arrest often leads to bad charges. As a former prosecutor, I know how officers are trained — and how they sometimes cut corners, escalate unnecessarily, or retaliate when challenged.
If your rights were violated, we don’t just raise it — we use it as part of your defense.
⚖️ Common Forms of Police Misconduct in Florida
Under Florida Statute § 776.05 and U.S. constitutional law, misconduct may include:
Excessive force during arrest or handcuffing
Failure to read Miranda rights before custodial questioning
Retaliation or overcharging after verbal resistance
Tampering with evidence or falsifying reports
These issues can lead to a motion to suppress, a dismissal of charges, or even a civil lawsuit — depending on the facts.
🛡️ How a Fort Lauderdale Defense Lawyer Uses Police Misconduct to Your Advantage
We aggressively investigate misconduct claims and turn them into defense leverage:
🔹 File motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence
🔹 Use body cam footage and eyewitness statements to discredit the officer
🔹 Highlight police behavior that escalated the situation unnecessarily
🔹 Argue selective enforcement, retaliation, or bad faith arrest
🔹 Position your case for dismissal, reduced charges, or favorable plea
✅ Why Clients Choose Michael White
✅ Former prosecutor with inside knowledge of police procedure
✅ Experienced in exposing inconsistencies and misconduct
✅ Motion-driven defense strategies built around your rights
✅ Trusted by clients who felt mistreated or misrepresented
📞 Arrested in Fort Lauderdale? Think the Police Got It Wrong?
Your defense may start with their mistake. Let us uncover it.
📲 Call (954) 270-0769 or schedule your free consultation
📞 Arrested in Fort Lauderdale? Think the Police Got It Wrong?
🧑⚖️ Can police misconduct get my charges dropped?
Yes. If evidence was obtained illegally or your rights were violated, we may be able to suppress evidence or have your case dismissed entirely.
📸 Do I need body cam footage to prove misconduct?
It helps, but it’s not required. Witness statements, timing, officer history, and contradictions in reports can all be used to expose wrongdoing.
📄 What if the officer lied in their report?
We cross-reference reports with footage, dispatch records, and physical evidence. If the officer’s credibility collapses, so can the case.
🚨 Can I sue the police for misconduct?
Possibly. But your criminal case must be resolved first. We can advise you or refer you to trusted civil rights attorneys if applicable.
📉 Will misconduct help even if I broke the law?
Possibly. But your criminal case must be resolved first. We can advise you or refer you to trusted civil rights attorneys if applicable.