DUI Diversion Programs
Several Florida counties offer DUI-specific diversion programs designed to emphasize education, treatment, and accountability rather than punishment. When approved and completed, these programs may allow eligible participants to avoid a DUI conviction and the lasting stigma, collateral consequences, and enhanced penalties that come with it.
Pinellas and Pasco Counties D.R.O.P. Program
The DUI Rehabilitation Option Program (D.R.O.P.) is the primary DUI diversion option in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Successful completion may allow qualifying participants to resolve a DUI case without a conviction. Learn more about D.R.O.P..
Hillsborough County RIDR Program
Hillsborough County offers the Reducing Impaired Driving Recidivism (RIDR) program. RIDR focuses on treatment, supervision, and behavior modification. Successful completion may allow eligible participants to avoid a DUI conviction. Learn more about RIDR.
Manatee County DETER Program
Manatee County provides the Driver Enhanced Treatment Education Rehabilitation (DETER) program for qualifying DUI cases. DETER emphasizes education, treatment, and accountability and may allow participants to resolve a DUI case without a conviction upon successful completion. Learn more about DETER.
Diversion Decisions Are Serious
Whether you are eligible for diversion, and how terms are negotiated, can affect your license, your record, and your long-term exposure.
If you are facing a DUI in Pinellas County or the surrounding Tampa Bay area, contact Suncoast Lawyer for a free consultation about your options.