Velez-Pizzini v. State

Gabriel Velez-Pizzini appeals his convictions for lewd and lascivious molestation of a child, lewd and lascivious solicitation of a child and attempted evidence tampering. We find no reversible error with respect to any issue affecting the convictions, and affirm them without further discussion. We agree with appellant, however, that the trial court erred in assessing “First Step Program” costs as a written (but not oral) special condition of probation.1

Section 948.039, Florida Statutes (2009), mandates that trial courts impose special conditions of probation by oral pronouncement and written…