Hollywood, FL asked in Civil Rights for Florida

Q: Can the police and hotel security tell you to open your hotel door now and if you dont they arest you when you do leav

My room was dirty the security didn't like how I was talking to the management. called the police I went back to my room management came and apologized and left peacefully I THANKED THEM. 1 hr later later a leo was at my door saying he wanted to investigate a disturbance. I told him problem was fixed and leave my door . I was arrested for trespassing 2 hours later

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Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
Answered
  • Civil Rights Lawyer
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If you were charged with trespass, it likely means somebody working for the hotel told the police that you were refusing their request to leave. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding/miscommunication between you and the hotel or between two different staff members, or another scenario is that someone with the hotel lied to police. In any event, best to hire an attorney.

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Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Orlando, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: This seems like a payment issue. Were you arrested for trespassing because you didn’t pay your room bill? Get a copy of the police report to find out. Good luck.

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