Criminal Mischief in Brevard County, Florida
77 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, criminal mischief defendants in Brevard County faced conviction outcomes notably harsher than statewide patterns. Guilty verdicts occurred in 53.2% of cases, while adjudication was withheld in 28.6%—meaning no conviction on record but guilt established—compared to the statewide withheld rate of 17.1%. Dismissals were rare, at 1.3% versus a statewide average of 2.4%. These outcomes reflect the local State Attorney's prosecution priorities, which emphasize conviction over diversion.
Sentences reflect the conviction-focused approach. The median jail term was 60 days, though sentences averaged 165.6 days due to some longer terms. Probation averaged 639 days. About 42% of defendants faced jail time, while fewer than 2% received prison sentences. Most defendants (26%) were represented by public defenders.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Criminal Mischief charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 747 prosecutor decisions on Criminal Mischief charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 21.2% — below the 31.9% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 53.2% of 77 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 77 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 82 | 3.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 3.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Brevard County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 53.2% based on 77 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 28.6% 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 Criminal Mischief in Brevard County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 5.5 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
26.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 57.9% | 1.3% | 2.5 months |
| 2024 | 59 | 66.1% | 1.7% | 5.8 months |
| 2025 | 77 | 53.2% | 1.3% | 5.5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 212 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 77 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 77 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com