Violation of DUI Probation in Pinellas County

After you enter a plea to DUI in Pinellas County, FL, the court will issue a judgement adjudicating you guilty and placing you on probation. If the prosecutor reduced the DUI to reckless driving or you enter the Tier 1 DROP diversion program, then the court might “withhold” adjudication.

Either way, if the court puts you on probation under the supervision of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and
its Probation Supervisors, you must complete special conditions.

If you violate any of the conditions of your probation, your probation officer will file an affidavit explaining what conditions were violated and how that violation can be proved at a VOP hearing. The court will review that affidavit and might issue an arrest capias for your arrest. In some cases, the court will send you a notice to appear in court without issuing an arrest capias.

When you appear in court, you will be asked to admit or deny each allegation in the affidavit of probation violation. If you deny any accusation, the court might set the case for a VOP hearing with witnesses. If you are found in violation, the court may revoke your probation and impose any sentence which it might have imposed before placing you on probation.

Once you finish all the special conditions, you can file a motion to terminate the probation early. If you want the court to change any of the terms of probation, you can file a motion to modify.

Attorney for Violation of DUI Probation in Pinellas County, FL

The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm understand the special procedures used by judges in Pinellas County, FL, when resolving a violation of DUI probation case. In some cases, the court might continue you on probation. For more serious allegations, the court might impose that you serve time in the Pinellas County Jail.

Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at Sammis Law Firm to discuss all your options. Our office is located at 14010 Roosevelt Blvd. #701, Clearwater, FL 33762, near the Criminal Justice Center (CJC) courthouse.

For more information, call (727) 210-7004.

Special Conditions of DUI Probation in Pinellas County, FL

If the court puts you on probation under the supervision of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and its Probation Supervisors, you must complete special conditions that might include:

1. You will report in person each month, or an assigned date, to the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office Misdemeanor Probation unless otherwise directed by your Probation Supervisor.
2. You will pay fifty—flve dollars ($55) per month to cover the costs of supervision and rehabilitation beginning on the date of this Court Order. This cost of supervision is required by Florida Statute § 948.09 and will be complied with.
3. You will not change your residence or employment or leave the county of your residence without first procuring the consent of your Probation Supervisor.
4. You will live and remain at liberty without violating any law. conviction in a court of law shall not be necessary in order for such a violation to constitute a violation of your probation.
5. You will neither possess, carry, nor own any firearms or dangerous weapons.
6. You will not use any drugs or narcotics unless prescribed by a licensed physician, or knowingly visit places where alcoholic beverages or drugs are sold or used unlawfully, nor will you use alcoholic beverages to excess.
7. You will work diligently at a lawful occupation and support any dependents to the best of your ability.
8. You will submit to random testing as directed by the probation officer or the professional staff of the treatment center where you are receiving treatment to determine the presence or use of alcohol or controlled substances.
9. You will promptly and truthfillly answer all inquiries directed to you by the Court or your Probation Supervisor and allow the Supervisor to visit your home, your employment site or elsewhere, and you will comply with all the instructions he/she may give you, including completing any self—improvement program
   deemed necessary.
10. You must make payment of any debt due and owing to the state under Florida Statute §§ 960.17 and 948.03(1)(i). The amount of such debt shall be determined by the Court at a later date upon final payment of the Crimes Compensation Trust Fund on behalf of the victim.
11. You will pay the following Fine/Court Cost assessment (s): You will pay Fine and Costs in the amount of $_____.00. You will pay Costs of Prosecution in the amount of $50.00. These assessments are due within 10 MONTHS.
12. You will pay Investigative Costs in the amount of $_____, pursuant to Florida Statute § 938.27, to the Clerk of Court to be remitted to the arresting agency. These Investigative Costs are due within 10 MONTHS.
13. You will pay an Indigent Criminal Defense Fee in the amount of $50.00, pursuant to Florida Statute §27.52. You shall pay this fee within 10 months (if a public defender was appointed to your case).
14. You will pay attorney fees and defense costs assessed against you in this case under Florida Statute §§ 27.52 and 938.29 in the amount of $50.00 within 10 MONTHS or at least 60 days before your probation/community control terminates, whichever occurs first. You may apply for early termination ofyour probation upon completion of all conditions.
15. You shall report to probation today. You will not consume nor possess any alcoholic beverage.
16. You will not knowingly be on the premises of any commercial or private establishment whose primary purpose is the sale or consumption of intoxicating beverages.
17. You will not operate a vehicle requiring a driver’s license unless and until you are licensed to do so UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT.
18. Your driver’s license is revoked for PERIOD of _____ MONTHS. This revocation is not a condition of probation.
19. Impoundment is hereby waived.
20. The Court has ordered the mandatory placement for a period of 1 YEAR, at your sole expense, of an ignition interlock device approved by the department in accordance with Florida Statute § 316.1938 upon all vehicles that are individually or jointly leased or owned and routinely operated by you, when you qualify for a permanent or restricted license. The ignition interlock device is not a condition of probation.
21. You will enroll in DUI School and successfully complete it within 10 MONTHS, including substance abuse evaluation and any recommended treatment, and assume all reasonable costs for such education, evaluation and treatment.
22. You shall attend a Victim Impact Educational Seminar(s) within 10 MONTHS, to be scheduled by the probation agency and remit a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) administrative fee prior to attending the Victim Impact Course(s).
23. You will receive a Substance Abuse Evaluation, and if Substance Abuse counseling is deemed necessary, complete counseling within 10 MONTHS and assume all reasonable costs for such counseling.
24. You will submit to urinalysis testing on a RANDOM (AT LEAST 1 X MONTH) basis to determine the presence of alcohol or illegal drugs. You will be required to pay for the tests unless exempt by the court.
25. You will not possess, use, or consume any marijuana.
26. You will not possess or use a medical marijuana card. You will complete all conditions within 10 MONTHS unless otherwise specified.
27. Continue in the V.A. Smart Recovery Program, follow all doctor ordered treatment directives, and sign a HIPPA waiver so probation may ensure compliance.
28. The defendant is advised of the right to appeal.

This article was last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026.