Criminal Mischief in Gilchrist County, Florida
19 cases (2023-2025) · Gilchrist County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Gilchrist imposes the harshest criminal mischief outcomes statewide, with 89.5% guilty convictions and zero dismissals or diversion opportunities compared to statewide 2.4% and 6.2% respectively. Withheld adjudications barely register at 5.3% versus 17% statewide, leaving defendants facing formal convictions rather than protective withholding or program alternatives.
Average sentences reach 270 days with median 80 days. About 74% face confinement, with the highest jail rate statewide at 63.2%. Fines are minimal at $100. Only 5.3% hire private counsel; 21.1% receive public defenders, leaving most defendants largely self-represented in a system providing no diversion pathways.
Figures cover 19 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 — 89.5% of 19 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 12 | 4.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 2.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Gilchrist County.
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 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 4.3 months |
| 2024 | 7 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| 2025 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 9.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 8 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Gilchrist County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 87 | 58.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 103 | 79.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 57 | 63.2% | 1.8% |
| Battery | 30 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 71 (2023-2025) | 90.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 66 (2023-2025) | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 54 (2023-2025) | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 48 (2023-2025) | 75.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Gilchrist County?
The guilty rate is 89.5% based on 19 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Gilchrist County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.3% 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 Criminal Mischief in Gilchrist County?
The average sentence is 9.0 months, with an average fine of $100 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Gilchrist County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 19 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/gilchrist
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gilchrist 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 · 19 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com