Law Office of Scott Johni, PA

09/06/2026

Enjoy the long holiday weekend, but be sensible- have a designated driver or call an uber if you’re out and about. Say goodbye to summer but not your license .

UPDATE: Results from the overnight Wolf Pack

Criminal Charges:

DUI's - 23
Felony Drug Charges - 2
Misdemeanor Drug Charges - 2
Warrant - 1
DWLSR Arrests – 4
Other Felony Arrests - 3
Other Misdemeanor Arrest - 10

45 Total Charges

Citations:

DWLSR - 25
No Insurance - 7
Speeding Tickets - 89
Seat Belt – 2
Child Restraint - 1
DL Restriction - 2
Open Container - 2
Non-Moving Violations - 63
Moving Violations - 61
DUI Citations - 23

275 Total Citations

DUI Wolf Pack This Weekend

PCSO along with Clearwater Police Department, Indian Shores Police Department, Tarpon Springs Police Department, Largo Police Department, Pinellas Park Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol, and the St. Petersburg Police Department will be conducting a county-wide DUI wolf pack this weekend.

This operation is dedicated to the memory of Mark Harris, who died as the result of a drunk driver on May 5, 2024, in Clearwater Beach.

To view the full press release, visit: https://www.pinellassheriff.gov/Contents/ContentItems/4ryqvbwqrvmwj12gd43pdxtzcm

08/27/2026

E-bike drivers need to follow the same rules. Keep yourself safe to help reduce the risk of injury.

𝐄-𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬!

Our Traffic Officers recently spent the day downtown educating e-bike riders about the rules of the road—and enforcing them.

We continue to receive complaints about e-bikes that can travel faster than the legal 28 mph limit and riders ignoring traffic signs and signals, especially downtown.

A few reminders for all e-bike riders:
🚲Stop at stop signs and red lights.
🚲 Use bike lanes when they’re available.
🚲 E-bikes cannot exceed 28 mph.
🚲 When riding on sidewalks, do not use the motor.

E-bikes have the same rights—and responsibilities—as bicycles. Ride smart, follow the rules, and help keep St. Pete’s streets and sidewalks safer for everyone! 🚓

08/24/2026

I only use licensed lawyers to manage my mediations. Experience and knowledge of FL law counts. Mediations with an experienced lawyer can minimize the stress and financial expense in a legal proceeding. Reach out to Stuart Reed, Law & Mediation, LLC to see if your claim can benefit from mediation.

08/16/2026

Call or friend or an uber-don’t risk putting yourself and others in danger.

"I'll just sleep it off in my car."

This may sound responsible, but under Florida law, it can still be a DUI.

You don't have to be driving to be charged. If you're in "actual physical control" of the vehicle, meaning you have the immediate ability to drive it, that counts. Sitting in the car with the keys in reach can qualify, even if you're asleep.

And that nap won't save you either. Alcohol takes longer to leave your system than most people think. Even if you wake up under the legal limit, fatigue, dehydration, and sleep deprivation from a night of drinking can impair your driving on their own.

Always plan ahead. Line up a sober driver or a rideshare before you need one.

Read more in the latest edition of Inside the Star (second story, alongside our Duke Energy training feature) at PinellasSheriff.gov/InsideTheStar.

08/10/2026

Its back to school time🚌

🚌 𝑻𝑶𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑹𝑶𝑾 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑫𝑨𝒀!🎒

is here! Let’s keep our kids safe:

🚸 Slow down in school zones.
🛑 Stop when the bus stop sign is out.
👀 Watch for kids walking and biking.
⏰ Arrive at the bus stop about 5 minutes early.
🚌 Wait in a safe place away from the road—never in the street or on the curb.

SPPD will be out and about keeping an extra eye out for our kids. 💙

Have a safe school year, St. Pete!

08/06/2026

Wait your turn!

During summer thunderstorms, occasionally a traffic light may go out briefly.

Here's a reminder to treat the intersection as a 4-way stop sign, and proceed slowly.

08/02/2026

As Denis Phillips says, today’s a washout!

Heavy rain is impacting our city, and several roadways are already experiencing flooding.

Flooded areas:
• 22nd Ave N and 1st St N
-38th Ave N and 4th St N
-70th Ave N and MLK Jr St N
-64th Ave N and MLK Jr St N
-50th Ave N and 5th St N
-3800 block of Shore Acres
-17th Ave N and 16th St N

Help keep yourself and others safe by staying alert and using extra caution. If you encounter flooded roadways, Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

07/14/2026

🚨Operation Southern Slow Down! 🚨

Tomorrow (7/15), traffic officers are conducting a traffic operation throughout the north side of the city.

St. Pete PD officers are joining law enforcement agencies across the Southeast for Operation Southern Slow Down, a coordinated traffic safety campaign focused on reducing speed-related fatalities and serious injury crashes. Officers will be targeting speeding and aggressive driving violations to help keep our roads safe for everyone.

Safety starts with all of us. Slow down and help keep our streets safe. 🛑

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

Our Annual July 4th post- please celebrate safely and leave the fireworks to the professionals! Inexperienced handling of 🧨 can lead to serious bodily injury. Trust Johnilaw- 2 hands really are better than 1- Happy 250th Birthday to these Unites States of America 🇺🇸