Tampa DUI School

Under Florida law, anyone convicted of DUI must complete a substance abuse education course, attend an certified evaluation session, attend any recommended follow up counseling or treatment recommended by the DUI program. If your DUI arrest occurred in Hillsborough County or if you go to school, work or live in Hillsborough County then you can attend the classes with the DUI Counterattack, Hillsborough, Inc. in Tampa.

The Tampa DUI Counterattack School is the official DUI school certified by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for Hillsborough County, FL. In order to complete the Tampa DUI School you can register on-line, by mail or in person.

At the Sammis Law Firm our DUI Lawyers in Tampa, Florida take a full service approach to DUI defense by assisting our clients with every detail of their case. We have provided this general information to assist anyone looking for information on Tampa's DUI Schools.

You May Be Required to Take DUI School Even if Your DUI Case is Dropped or Dismissed

Even if you are NOT convicted of DUI in Hillsborough County, FL, if you are subject to an administrative suspension (because you blew over the legal limit or refused to submit) and lost your review hearing to invalidate the suspension, then you must still enroll in DUI school in order to obtain a hardship driver's license for work or business purposes only. Failure to complete DUI school requirements can result in a notice of cancellation being sent to the DHSMV, as well as the repayment of the full fees if you re-enroll during the administrative suspension period.

90 Day Rule

All of the following requirements for DUI School Program must be completed within 90 days of your original enrollment date:

1. You must complete all of the enrollment paperwork;
2. You must complete the appropriate mandated DUI education program;
3. You must complete an substance abuse evaluation with a State certified evaluator;
4. You must complete any follow up substance abuse treatment recommended by the State certified evaluator and show proof of intake.

If you fail to complete any of the above mentioned requirements within 90 days, you must re-enroll in the program again, and complete the entire program again and pay and program fees to avoid certain consequences to your driver's license.

Failure to Complete the Program Requirements:

If you are convicted of DUI and fail to complete the DUI program, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) may cancel your driving privileges. Even if your Florida driver's license has been reinstated, after a DUI conviction a failure to complete the substance abuse treatment as recommended by the certified Evaluator, your reinstated driver's license may be canceled pursuant to Florida Statute 322.291.

Hillsborough County DUI School Counterattack

Tampa DUI Counterattack School Location

 

4711 North Hubert

P.O. Box 151351

Tampa, FL 33684

Phone: (813) 875-6201
Fax: (813) 876-0648

Person in Charge: Helen Justice, Executive Director
Email: preptampa@aol.com

Registration Hours:
Mon & Tues: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wed, Thurs, & Fri: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Select Saturdays: 8:30am to 12:00pm

Plant City DUI Counterattack DUI School Location

 

2102 N. Park Road ( Citrus Room );

Plant City, FL

[Evaluations and registrations are held in Brandon Office, while the classes are held at the Holiday Inn Express in Plant City]

Brandon DUI Counterattack DUI School Location

1063 E. Brandon Blvd.

Tel: (813) 571-4040
Fax: (813)571-4035

Registration Hours:
Mon, Wed, & Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Level I - Tampa DUI School (After First DUI Arrest) - Fees are $233.00.

The Level I course is for first-time offenders which requires a minimum of 12 hours of classroom instruction with interactive and didactic educational techniques. Tampa Level I DUI School - Connect directly to information about the Level One DUI Program in Tampa, FL.

Level II - Tampa DUI School (After Second or Subsequent DUI Arrest) - Fees are $363.00.

The Level II course is for person with a prior DUI. The Level II DUI School in Tampa requires a minimum of 21 hours of classroom time which focuses primarily on interactive educational techniques in a group setting. The average class size may not exceed 15 students. Level II DUI School in Hillsborough County focuses on issues confronting the repeat offender. The class also prepares the student for treatment which is typically required for the students in the Level II DUI program, although placement in Level II does not replace substance abuse treatment. Tampa Level II DUI School - Connect directly to information about the Level Two DUI Program in Tampa, FL

The Requirements for the DUI School Evaluation in Tampa, FL

Anyone required to enroll in DUI School must also complete a substance abuse evaluation. The purpose of the substance abuse evaluation is to determine whether you have a possible drug or alcohol abuse problem, and to refer you to follow up abuse counseling, if deemed necessary. Additional fees for the follow up counseling are required.

When you appear for the evaluation, you must bring the following documents with you. If you fail to bring the following documents, you will be required to reschedule the appointment (and pay a rescheduling fee) :

1. Copy of the arrest affidavit and / or traffic crash report;

• Arrest affidavits are provided at no charge at the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Hillsborough County. 
• Out of County or Out of State DUI Arrest - You will need to contact the court in the county or state you were arrested in or the arresting agency for arrest documents such as the arrest report or citation.

2. Current official full driving record from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV);

• keep in mind that "current" means that the original driving record must be dated within 30 days of your enrollment;

• the driving record can not be obtained via a third party provider or internet source; and

• individuals with out of state licenses must obtain a full official driving record from that state); and

3. Copy of the results of your breath test, blood test and / or urinalysis results.

• For the results of your blood test or urine screen, you can contact your attorney, the arresting agency, or the hospital. If the results are not available, your attorney can right a letter stating that the results have not yet been provided through the discovery obtained from the prosecutor. In some cases, the results are never provided if the charges are dropped or if the case is resolved before the test results come back (especially when the defendant refuses to waive his right to a speedy trial).

You will not receive a certificate of completion until these documents are received (or you must submit proof that the listed documents are not available in your particular case). If the results of your DRI test are not valid, then you must re-take the test within five (5) business days of your substance abuse evaluation appointment.

Florida Licensed DUI Programs

Florida DHSMV - DUI Program County Listing - The Florida Bureau of Driver Education oversee the twenty-six (26) licensed DUI programs throughout the State of Florida. The Bureau of Driver Education, pursuant to Rule 15A-10, F.A.C., evaluates the DUI programs' effectiveness, processes client appeals, conducts site visits, oversees instructor training and certification, and investigates complaints.

Safety First Traffic School - DUI Counterattack Hillsborough - Find out more about a number of certified traffic safety classes offered including Tampa Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDI) (may keep points off a Florida driver's license after being issued a traffic ticket), Tampa Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course, Tampa Traffic Collision Avoidance Course (TCAC) (for Florida driver's cited with either any traffic offense involving property damages of $500 or with any two (2) traffic crashes within any two (2) year period.

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