Arson in Pasco County, Florida
26 cases (2023-2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Pasco County combines aggressive prosecution with extraordinarily harsh sentencing. The 92.3% combined guilty and withheld rate, with zero dismissals or diversion, shows prosecution-only outcomes. This reflects the State Attorney's clear commitment to conviction in arson cases. No acquittals appear in 26 cases, indicating either strong evidence or trial-adverse conditions.
Pasco defendants face the most severe sentences in the statewide comparison. The median sentence of 13,069 days—over 35 years—exceeds the average of 9,562 days, meaning even mid-range cases approach three decades of incarceration. Probation averages 2,035 days. Prison confinement reaches 61.5%, the highest rate among reviewed counties, while jail accounts for only 3.8%.
Figures cover 26 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 76.9% of 26 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 26 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 16 | 27.8 years |
| County Jail | 1 | 0 year, 12 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Arson sentencing in Pasco County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 90.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 40.0% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2025 | 19 | 84.2% | 0.0% | 29.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 13 |
| Felony | First Degree | 10 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,788 | 75.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,250 | 69.2% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,446 | 52.2% | 2.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,264 | 64.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 756 | 54.5% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 788 | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 718 | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 519 | 73.4% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Arson in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 76.9% based on 26 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Arson in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.4% of cases (2023-2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Arson in Pasco County?
The average sentence is 26.2 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
65.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 23.1% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Arson in Pasco County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 26 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/arson/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 26 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com