Criminal Mischief in St. Johns County, Florida
113 cases (2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Johns County pursued a mixed approach to criminal mischief, securing guilty verdicts in 61.9% of cases while emphasizing non-conviction alternatives. Adjudication withheld reached 22.1%, exceeding the statewide average of 17.1%, and diversion programs handled 13.3% of cases, nearly double the statewide rate of 6.8%. Dismissals were rare at 1.8%, just below the statewide average. This pattern reflects active use of diversion and withheld adjudication to resolve property crime cases outside traditional conviction.
Defendants convicted in St. Johns faced average sentences of 234 days, with half receiving 60 days or less. Jail occurred in 49% of cases, while prison was limited to 6.2%. Probation averaged about 19 months. Public defenders represented 56% of defendants, and average fines of $646 were the highest in the criminal mischief sample, suggesting financial penalties were a primary sentencing component.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 61.9% of 113 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 113 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 | 178 | 4.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 45 | 4.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in St. Johns County.
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 | 71 | 54.9% | 2.8% |
| Black | 35 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 64.2% | 6.6% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 168 | 66.1% | 4.8% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 113 | 61.9% | 1.8% | 7.8 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 146 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 131 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 110 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 833 | 59.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 599 | 59.4% | 10.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 612 | 61.4% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 592 | 42.9% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Trespassing | 284 | 77.1% | 4.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 61.9% based on 113 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in St. Johns County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.1% 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 St. Johns County?
The average sentence is 7.8 months, with an average fine of $646 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
55.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 21.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in St. Johns County, Florida (2025). Based on 113 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 113 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com