Criminal Mischief in Escambia County, Florida
338 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, criminal mischief in Escambia County showed markedly different outcomes than statewide patterns. Dismissals occurred in 7.7% of cases, significantly above the 2.4% statewide rate. The guilty rate was 69.8%, with 13.3% adjudication-withheld and 3.8% diversion. This suggests prosecutors exercise more discretion in declining or dismissing charges than the state average.
Among convicted defendants, the median sentence was 180 days with an average of 303 days, and average probation lasted 795 days. Jail confinement affected 26.3% versus 6.5% imprisoned. Public defender use was minimal at 10.9%, suggesting most defendants retained private counsel or represented themselves.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Criminal Mischief charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,376 prosecutor decisions on Criminal Mischief charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 45.9% — above 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 — 69.8% of 338 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 338 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 | 209 | 5.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 49 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Escambia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 69.8% based on 338 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.3% 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 Escambia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 10.1 months, with an average fine of $357 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
10.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.9% 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 | 206 | 69.4% | 6.8% |
| Black | 127 | 70.9% | 8.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 348 | 81.3% | 4.0% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 338 | 76.9% | 3.8% | 8.4 months |
| 2025 | 338 | 69.8% | 7.7% | 10.1 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 452 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 255 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 181 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 134 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,108 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,249 | 75.7% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,730 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,544 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 847 | 61.4% | 14.6% |
| Trespassing | 676 | 83.7% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 610 | 77.2% | 8.4% |
| Fraud | 335 | 72.2% | 9.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 338 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 338 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com