{"id":668,"date":"2020-11-17T09:32:01","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T14:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tampacriminallawyer.net\/?p=668"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:27:10","slug":"florida-court-explains-what-constitutes-a-material-probation-violation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/florida-court-explains-what-constitutes-a-material-probation-violation\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Court Explains What Constitutes a Material Probation Violation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-682 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Constitutes-a-Material-Probation-Violation-300x169.png\" alt=\"What-Constitutes-a-Material-Probation-Violation-300x169\" width=\"355\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Constitutes-a-Material-Probation-Violation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Constitutes-a-Material-Probation-Violation-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Constitutes-a-Material-Probation-Violation-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Constitutes-a-Material-Probation-Violation-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Constitutes-a-Material-Probation-Violation-213x120.png 213w, https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Constitutes-a-Material-Probation-Violation.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In some instances, a defendant convicted of a criminal offense will be sentenced to probation rather than imprisonment. Although people on probation have significantly more freedoms than those who are imprisoned, their liberties are not boundless. Specifically, they must comply with the restrictions imposed by their probation orders. If they violate the rules of probation, they may face additional penalties, but not all violations are significant enough for probation to be revoked. Recently, a <a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/cases\/florida\/fourth-district-court-of-appeal\/2020\/19-3974.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Florida court<\/a> addressed what constitutes a violation significant enough to lead to the revocation of probation. If you are accused of violating the terms of your probation, it is critical to meet with a seasoned Tampa criminal defense attorney to assess your possible defenses.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Defendant\u2019s Probation and Alleged Violation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It is reported that the defendant was convicted of several drug crimes. Following his conviction, he was sentenced to probation. One of the conditions of the defendant\u2019s probation was that he had a curfew that dictated that he had to be home between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am. One evening, the defendant\u2019s girlfriend came home from work, after which they traveled to the store. They left the house at 11:15 pm and were stopped by a police officer at 1:40 am. The defendant\u2019s probation was then revoked due to the violation of his curfew. The defendant appealed. On appeal, the appellate court affirmed the revocation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Material Probation Violations Under Florida Law <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On appeal, the defendant argued that his violation was not substantial. The appellate court disagreed, noting that the defendant\u2019s absence was extended and there was no emergency. The court also noted that under Florida law, an absence from home without permission is considered a willful and substantial violation of probation.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/florida-court-explains-what-constitutes-a-material-probation-violation\/#more-668\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In some instances, a defendant convicted of a criminal offense will be sentenced to probation rather than imprisonment. Although people on probation have significantly more freedoms than those who are imprisoned, their liberties are not boundless. Specifically, they must comply with the restrictions imposed by their probation orders. 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