Miami Criminal Defense Attorneys & Jail Court Guide
Arrested in Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, or Hialeah? Get critical court guidance, TGK jail bond procedures, and connect directly with veteran Miami criminal defense trial lawyers.
What to Do If Arrested in Miami-Dade County
When someone is arrested in Miami-Dade County by the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), City of Miami Police, or Miami Beach Police, they are booked and transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK) located at 7000 NW 41st St, Miami, FL 33166.
1. First Appearance Hearing
Within 24 hours of arrest, defendants appear before a magistrate judge at TGK Video Court to review probable cause and set bond conditions.
2. Main Courthouse Location
All felony and misdemeanor court proceedings take place at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, 1351 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33125.
Common Criminal Charges in Miami Courts
Miami defense attorneys regularly litigate high-stakes cases in state and federal court (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida):
- Miami Beach DUI & BUI: Breath test refusals, checkpoints on MacArthur/Julia Tuttle Causeways, boating under the influence in Biscayne Bay.
- State & Federal Drug Trafficking: Cocaine, fentanyl, prescription fraud, and maritime federal narcotics interdiction under Florida Chapter 893.
- Violent Crimes & Self Defense: Stand Your Ground pre-trial immunity motions under § 776.032 for aggravated assault and firearms cases.
- White Collar & Healthcare Fraud: Medicare/Medicaid fraud, money laundering, real estate fraud, and corporate embezzlement.
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