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Crimes Charged At The LAX Airport

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding, ESQ. | Aug 17, 2018

With over twenty-five years of experience in criminal defense, I've witnessed numerous cases at the Airport. The stringent security measures at LAX, including regular ID checks and criminal record screenings, often lead to arrests.

So, if someone is suspected of a crime in another state or even internationally, they will be arrested, held, and then transported to the Los Angeles Department 30 at CCB. From there, they may face extradition to the state or country where the alleged crime was committed. Department 30, Downtown Criminal Court 210, West Temple, handles all extradition matters related to LAX Airport cases involving individuals from out-of-state.

I've handled many people with gambling debts from Nevada. I've handled cases from every state related to a wide range of crimes. They will extradite them as long as the crime is serious enough and they have a hearing to establish their identity, and that's the person.

So, if you've been arrested or a loved one has been arrested at the LAX Airport related to some sort of offense – maybe someone's trying to get a gun on a plane, or maybe they forgot they had a gun in their luggage. Maybe they have drugs, and they're trying to enter the plane.

Perhaps they have a warrant issued in Los Angeles County or another county and are attempting to travel through the airport. Whatever the case may be, if you need help with a case out of LAX Airport, give me a call. I handle cases there all the time.

Where Will The Case Be Filed If You Are Arrested At The LAX Airport?

The case will be filed at the Airport Court or the LAX Court, a multi-million-dollar project built about a decade ago. This all-glass building is located about three to four miles away from the airport and handles all the cases on the west side—Beverly Hills, Malibu, and anything that happens at the LAX Airport.

If you have a case and need help, please don't hesitate to give me a call. We'll sit down and review all the facts and details related to your case, and we'll determine what we can do to assist you. We'll see why you're being charged – whether they have good evidence against you or not – and exactly what sort of defense strategy makes sense related to the charges in your LAX case. We'll work to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

When it comes to a case at the Airport, another thing I see a lot is I have people trying to move drugs through the Airport – whether they be in a surfboard, in their luggage, or some other way. Some people are trying to carry the drugs on – that's another big thing that happens at LAX Airport.

Over the years, I've successfully navigated many cases at the Airport. Whether it's an illegal stop or arrest, or a situation where we're striving for the best outcome, I've been there. I understand the importance of damage control when the authorities have strong evidence, but the individual has a clean record and doesn't deserve a lengthy prison sentence.

Regardless of your circumstances at the Los Angeles International Airport, I'm here to help. With a quarter-century of experience, I've seen it all. I'm familiar with handling these cases, and I'm committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you if you've been arrested at LAX Airport.

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About the Author

Ronald D. Hedding, ESQ.
Ronald D. Hedding, ESQ.

Ronald D. Hedding, Esq., is the founding member of the Hedding Law Firm. Mr. Hedding has an extensive well-rounded legal background in the area of Criminal Law. He has worked for the District Attorney's Office, a Superior Court Judge, and as the guiding force behind the Hedding Law Firm. His multi-faceted experience sets Mr. Hedding apart and puts him in an elite group of the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Southern California.

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