Criminal Mischief in Wakulla County, Florida
30 cases (2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Wakulla County handled criminal mischief with minimal diversion; no cases were diverted from prosecution, far below the statewide average of 6.8%. Guilty verdicts occurred in 56.7% of cases, while 3.3% were dismissed—slightly above the statewide average of 2.4%. Adjudication withheld reached 20%, exceeding statewide rates. The absence of a diversion program distinguishes Wakulla from nearly all other counties, suggesting resource constraints or prosecutorial policy against pre-trial alternatives.
Defendants convicted faced relatively short average sentences of 94 days, with half receiving about two months. Jail confinement occurred in 50% of cases, while prison sentences were rare at 3.3%. Probation averaged about 20 months. Average fines were $280, and the small sample size of 30 cases limits confidence in these patterns.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Criminal Mischief charge in Wakulla County makes it in front of a judge. Of 57 prosecutor decisions on Criminal Mischief charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 3.5% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 56.7% of 30 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 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 | 43 | 3.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 4 | 3.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Wakulla 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 | 46 | 69.6% | 4.3% |
| Black | 20 | 55.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 76.5% | 0.0% | 10.3 months |
| 2024 | 21 | 71.4% | 4.8% | 7.1 months |
| 2025 | 30 | 56.7% | 3.3% | 3.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 26 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 22 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 20 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% |
| Drug Possession | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 133 | 72.2% | 3.0% |
| Other | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 64 | 54.7% | 14.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 56.7% based on 30 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 20.0% 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 Wakulla County?
The average sentence is 3.1 months, with an average fine of $280 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Wakulla County, Florida (2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 30 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com