Criminal Mischief in Nassau County, Florida
77 cases (2023-2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Nassau County criminal mischief cases result in guilty verdicts at 79.2%, with virtually no alternative resolutions available. There are no dismissals, no acquittals, and no diversion programs. The withheld adjudication rate of 20.8% exceeds the statewide average of 17.0%, meaning about one-fifth of guilty defendants avoid formal conviction records, but this is the only mechanism reducing formal convictions. This pattern represents one of the most aggressive prosecution approaches, though reliance on withheld adjudication differs from purely conviction-focused counties.
Defendants receive relatively moderate sentences, averaging 210.2 days with a median of 183 days. Confinement is minimal at 14.3% (2.6% prison, 11.7% jail), the lowest rate observed. Fines average $47.50, among the lowest. Public defenders represent 33.8% of the small caseload, with only 3.9% retaining private counsel.
Figures cover 77 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Criminal Mischief charge in Nassau County makes it in front of a judge. Of 66 prosecutor decisions on Criminal Mischief charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.1% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 79.2% of 77 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 77 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 | 9 | 5.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 1 year, 4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Nassau County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 57 | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| Black | 19 | 84.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 82.8% | 0.0% | 6.1 months |
| 2024 | 22 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| 2025 | 26 | 80.8% | 0.0% | 6.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 36 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 25 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 16 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 79.2% based on 77 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 20.8% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 7.0 months, with an average fine of $48 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
33.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Nassau County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 77 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com