Arson in Volusia County, Florida
22 cases (2023-2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, arson in Volusia County resulted in an 86.4% guilty rate with zero dismissals, compared to a 2.3% statewide average. The 9.1% withheld rate and 4.5% diversion rate nearly matched statewide norms, yet the outcome composition reveals aggressive prosecution: cases that do not divert proceed almost entirely to conviction or withheld adjudication. Volusia's State Attorney has imposed minimal tolerance for case resolution outside formal guilt.
Sentenced defendants faced severe consequences: an average of 4,809 days among confined cases, with a median of 3,653 days. Prison confinement reached 68.2%, far exceeding typical property-crime profiles. The 50% public defender and 40.9% private counsel distribution indicates many defendants faced resource constraints. The sentencing profile reflects either high-severity facts or strict guideline application, both consistent with Volusia's aggressive arson prosecution.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 22 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 — 86.4% of 22 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 22 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 15 | 14.9 years |
| County Jail | 2 | 4.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Arson sentencing in Volusia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Arson in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 86.4% based on 22 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Arson in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.1% 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 Volusia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 13.2 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
50.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 40.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 13 | 84.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 15.7 years |
| 2024 | 7 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 9.4 years |
| 2025 | 7 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 13.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree | 11 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 7 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,055 | 15.6% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,516 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,036 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 1,997 | 49.3% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,681 | 66.2% | 2.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,439 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 577 | 86.3% | 4.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Arson in Volusia County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 22 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/arson/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 22 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com