Criminal Mischief in Pasco County, Florida

290 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Pasco County processed 290 criminal mischief cases. The guilty rate of 57.9% was below typical patterns, while adjudication withheld at 20.3% exceeded the statewide 17.1%, suggesting favorable outcomes for some defendants. Most notably, the diversion rate of 14.8% was more than double the 6.6% state average, indicating a prosecution strategy emphasizing program-based resolution. Dismissals were exceedingly rare at 0.7%, compared to 2.4% statewide.

Among defendants receiving confinement, average sentences were notably elevated at 455.6 days (median 180 days), indicating more severe sanctions when custody was imposed. However, jail occurred in only 13.4% of cases and prison in 4.1%—among the lowest confinement rates statewide for this charge. Probation averaged 610.6 days. Fines were moderate at $215.54. Public defenders represented 62.8% of defendants, reflecting this county's higher public defense reliance than statewide average.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

290
Total Cases (2025)
57.9%
Guilty Rate
20.3%
Withheld Rate
0.7%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 2.3% statewide, 2025
1 year, 3 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
57.9% (168)
Withheld
20.3% (59)
Diversion
14.8% (43)
Dismissed
0.7% (2)
Acquitted
0.7% (2)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 57.9% of 290 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 290 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

1 year, 3 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
6.0 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 8 months
Avg Probation
$216
Avg Fine
4.1%
Prison Rate
13.4%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 126 5.3 months
State Prison Facility 46 3.3 years

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Pasco County.

III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Pasco County?

The guilty rate is 57.9% based on 290 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Pasco County?

Adjudication is withheld in 20.3% 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 Pasco County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $216 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

62.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 23.8% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

182
Public Defender
70.9% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
69
Private Attorney
27.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
28
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
67.9% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 251 59.4% 0.4%
Black 33 54.5% 3.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

11.4%
Under 21
22.4%
21-29
32.8%
30-39
18.3%
40-49
12.1%
50-59
3.1%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 298 62.4% 1.0% 1 year, 3 months
2024 289 60.2% 1.4% 1 year, 1 months
2025 290 57.9% 0.7% 1 year, 3 months

Quarterly detail

0.0%
3.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.2%
1.6%
2.4%
1.4%
0.0%
1.4%
0.0%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 407
Misdemeanor Second Degree 242
Felony Third Degree 226
Felony Second Degree 2

Related Charges in Pasco County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 2,787 76.0% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 2,247 69.5% 0.8%
Battery 1,413 53.6% 2.7%
Larceny / Theft 1,266 64.5% 1.1%
Other 753 54.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 784 76.4% 1.1%
DUI 717 96.0% 2.4%
Trespassing 512 74.6% 4.5%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 290 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/pasco

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 290 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com