What You Need to Know About Being Placed on Probation After a DWI Conviction in Charlotte

How Unsupervised Probation Works in DWI Cases

If you are placed on unsupervised probation, the judge will impose a number of conditions that you will need to meet during the term of your probation. However, he will not assign a probation officer to monitor your progress. You could be required to do all or some of the following:

• Pay all court costs and fines by the deadline set by the judge.
• Perform a certain number of hours of community service.
• Complete an alcohol assessment and treatment program.
• Not drive unless you have limited driving privileges or are otherwise legally able to do so.

Supervised Probation Requirements in DWI Cases

If you are placed on supervised probation, you must comply with all of the conditions set for unsupervised probation. In addition, the judge could impose the following conditions:

• You must meet with a probation officer at appointments set by him and follow his instructions.
• You must obtain permission to leave the state from the court and your probation officer.
• You must be employed or enrolled in school and notify your probation officer if you lose your job or are no longer in school.
• You may have to submit to reasonable, warrantless searches by your probation officer.
• You can be required to submit to a warrantless search by law enforcement if they have reasonable suspicion that you were involved in criminal activities.
• You could not possess or use illegal drugs or controlled substances unless they were prescribed by a doctor.
• You must submit to a breath, urine, or blood test if your probation officer requests that you do so.
• You must pay any fees associated with being placed on supervised probation.