Assault in Pasco County, Florida
190 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County handled 190 assault cases—a larger caseload than most counties—with guilty verdicts in 57% and withheld adjudications in 19%. The county's standout feature is diversion: 16% of defendants completed programs, triple the statewide average of 5%. This suggests Pasco's State Attorney prioritizes diversion as an alternative to conviction, particularly for lower-level assault.
Among those convicted or withheld, median sentences ran to 1,096 days—longer than several neighboring counties. Prison was imposed in 24% of cases, jail in 8%. Public defenders handled 55% of cases, a higher proportion than in some counties with more private counsel.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 56.8% of 190 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 190 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 129 | 4.2 years |
| County Jail | 54 | 5.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Pasco County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 56.8% based on 190 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.9% of cases (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 Assault in Pasco County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.1 years, with an average fine of $146 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
54.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 32.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (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 | 161 | 60.2% | 1.9% |
| Black | 26 | 42.3% | 7.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 181 | 68.0% | 1.7% | 2.8 years |
| 2024 | 148 | 58.1% | 0.0% | 3.6 years |
| 2025 | 190 | 56.8% | 2.6% | 3.1 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 339 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 126 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 31 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 23 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,787 | 76.0% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,247 | 69.5% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,413 | 53.6% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,266 | 64.5% | 1.1% |
| Other | 753 | 54.7% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 784 | 76.4% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 717 | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 512 | 74.6% | 4.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 190 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/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 · 190 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com