Criminal Mischief in Brevard County, Florida
77 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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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?
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).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 77 public court records; last updated July 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 July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com